Maxwell Street Market

Verified active — we checked this market's website on 2026-05-31 and found no closure notice.

Address: 800 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60607 Parking Limited free parking available on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk and from Taylor to Roosevelt. CTA Transportation Take CTA to the Clinton Blue Line st

Season / Hours: Select Sundays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, May through October

Local context: 59 other markets within 25 miles, 76 in Chicago, 485 across Illinois. About 5% of Illinois markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Find Maxwell Street Market at 800 S DESPLAINES ST in Chicago, Illinois — a farmers market. Its season and hours are listed as Select Sundays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, May through October. This listing is based on USDA Local Food Portal data.

About this market

The historic Maxwell Street Market is a free, open-air market on Maxwell Street between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave. in Chicago, featuring an eclectic mix of foods, handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing and more.

Frequently asked questions

When is Maxwell Street Market open?
Maxwell Street Market's listed season is Select Sundays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, May through October. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Maxwell Street Market?
Yes — there are 59 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Maxwell Street Market, the closest being Green City Market West Loop about 0.7 miles away. Chicago, Illinois is part of a Illinois network of 485 listed markets.

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Contact & links

Website:
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/maxwell_street_market.html
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2023); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory entry last reviewed July 14, 2026.

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