Tattoo Shops in Chicago, Illinois.
Ink Finder lists 178 tattoo shops in Chicago, Illinois, including 2nd to none tattoo chicago, 5th Cloud studios, and 7 Shades of Gray Tattoo Boutique. You can request an appointment with 69 of them here. Compare studios and find the right one for your next tattoo.
Chicago has a strong, well-established tattoo community with studios spread across the city and suburbs. The scene is known for solid traditional and neo-traditional work, alongside realism, fine line, blackwork, and color, backed by a culture that takes craft seriously.
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Keepsakes Tattoo Studio LLC offers custom tattoos, body piercings, and private tattoo parties with exclusive studio use for a host and up to ten guests. Parties require booking at… Read more.
3142 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60633 (815) 216-2837
Legacy Tattoo Chicago opened in 2019 along Milwaukee Avenue, blending a street shop sensibility with custom-quality work. A crew of artists handles everything from first-timers to… Read more.
2828 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 697-9793
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