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Last Updated Oct. 8, 2023

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Chicago's illustrious legacy as a hub for commerce and industry is indisputable. As the nexus of the Midwest, its industrial spaces are coveted by enterprises aiming for strategic growth. Make the Windy City your long-term business home by purchasing high-quality warehouse industrial spaces.

Peruse the properties available in Chicago, each presenting unique opportunities for businesses to solidify their foothold in this bustling metropolis. From expansive complexes adjacent to major thoroughfares to modern warehouses in burgeoning commercial districts, the options are as diverse as they are vast.

By investing in Chicago's warehouse spaces, businesses not only gain a tangible asset but also integrate into a city renowned for its dynamic industry and trade heritage. The opportunity to flourish amidst Chicago's rich tapestry of business and culture awaits.

Capitalize on this prime chance to own an integral piece of Chicago's industrious panorama, fostering long-term growth and unmatched market presence.

The following sections comprise this article. Each section heading in the list is also an in-page link so you can skip to the sections in which you have the most interest. Skip directly to the search/survey section of this page, or view the outline with in-page links immediately below:

Purchase Prime Warehouse Industrial Spaces in Chicago
Industrial Space for Sale - Chicago Metro Area
Survey of Industrial Warehouse Space for Sale - Chicago Metro
What Else Are People Searching For - Industrial Warehouse for Sale - Chicago Metro
Next Steps - Chicago Metro Area
What if I have a Property or Space I'd Like to List for Lease, Rent or Sale?
What if I'm a Broker with a Requirement from a Valued Client that I Can't Service?
Other Chicago Metro Search and Information Pages

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Industrial Space for Sale - Chicago Metro Area

Chicago is an excellent industrial destination for manufacturing and other businesses such as warehousing or distribution. Some great places to buy or lease are located around O'Hare International Airport, as well as around Interstate 55, also called the Stevenson Expressway when it crosses through Chicago, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield. There are also major industrial parks in northwest Indiana, Elgin, and Waukegan.

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Survey of Industrial Warehouse Space for Sale - Chicago Metro

Survey Items - examples of industrial warehouse spaces for sale we've discovered in the Chicago Metro Area.

For more about this, see our Survey/Survey Item Description Article for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.

Survey Item 1 of 3	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection I-294 Keyword Selection Chicago Midway International Airport Keyword Selection Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Actual: 16 Office Square Feet Actual: 900 Total Square Feet Actual: 7190 Price in $ Actual: 1495000
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection Yard Keyword Selection Grade Level Access
Further Description	* $1,495,000 * $208 Price Per SF * 7,190 SF Building Area * 0.71 AC Lot Size * 1 Storey * Built 1952 * Building Class C * Single Tenancy * Clear Height 16' * 3 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors * Fenced Lot This facility was built in 1952 and comprises a one-story class C structure with a ± 6,290 SF warehouse and ± 900 SF office area that lies on 3.62 acres of land with a fenced yard.

Survey Item 2 of 3	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection I-57 Keyword Selection Lincoln Hwy Keyword Selection IL-50 Keyword Selection Oak Forest Station Commuter Rail
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Minimum: 16 Maximum: 24 Total Square Feet Actual: 123600
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection A/C Warehouse Keyword Selection Dock Loading Keyword Selection Freezer/Cooler Keyword Selection Grade Level Access Keyword Selection Heavy Power Keyword Selection Sprinklered
Further Description	* 123,600 SF Building Area * 7.50 AC Lot Size * 2 Stories * Built 1960 * Renovated 2001 * Sale - Owner User * Building Class C * 3 No. Drive-In / Grade-Level Doors * 7 No. Dock-High Doors/Loading * 16' - 24' Clear Height * 2.69/1,000 SF Parking Ratio * Cooler * Fenced Lot * Floor Drains * Freezer * Signage * Air Conditioning * Lighting * Natural Gas * City Water & Sewer * Gas Heating This warehouse consists of 24,000 SF of two-story office with elevators, and 80,116 SF of cold storage with a 16’ to 24’ clear height, a new fire sprinkler system, heavy power transformer, floor drain, three drive-in doors, two exterior dock doors, five interior dock doors and basement with drive through door.

Survey Item 3 of 3	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection Bartlett Station Commuter Rail Keyword Selection Hanover Park Station Commuter Rail Keyword Selection Chicago O'Hare International Airport Keyword Selection Chicago Midway International Airport Keyword Selection IL-20
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Actual: 20 Total Square Feet Actual: 4755 Price in $ Actual: 4500000
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection Single Tenant Keyword Selection Yard Keyword Selection Grade Level Access
Further Description	* 4,755 SF Building Area * 7.05 AC Lot Size * 1 Story * Built 1976 * Sale - Owner User * Class C Building * 20' Clear Height * Natural Gas * Gas Heating * City Sewer & Water * Outdoor Storage * Interstate Access * Existing Building * Single Tenant * 2 Drive-In / Grade-Level Doors This property has a building area of 4,755 square feet and is situated on an expansive 7.05-acre lot. Its construction dates back to 1976. It is a one-story design and falls within the classification of Class C properties. It is intentionally designed to cater to a single tenant and features a 20-foot clear height and two convenient drive-in entrances. The facility utilizes natural gas for heating and is connected to city sewer and water services. It also provides the advantage of outdoor storage space and convenient access to the interstate. This is an existing building with these in place.

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What Else Are People Searching For - Industrial Warehouse for Sale - Chicago Metro

This category is the most general when it comes to Warehouse Properties for your metro area. We've covered quite a few separately - like Crane-equipped, Cold Storage, and Dock High, and properties including a storage yard - which are some major categories. Some other categories (not listed in the article links at the bottom of this article) folks might be looking for are:

Industrial Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
Flex Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale (usually has a higher-end external finish/appearance, a higher-end office area, and varying levels of warehouse space)
Office Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale (very similar to Flex above)
Industrial Property for Lease, Rent, or Sale
R&D Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
Wafer Fab for Lease, Rent, or Sale (specialized building for the fabrication of semiconductor integrated circuits)
Manufacturing Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
Drive-in Warehouses/Grade Level Warehouses for Lease, Rent, or Sale

There are many more options for searching for this type of property/space. There are also a number of issues we can help you with that are not mentioned elsewhere - things like:

Free Trade Zone Access (FTZ)
Shipping Ports
Airport Hubs
Corporate, Company and Site Relocations
Rail Access
Cross-Dock
Etc.

There are a number of cities included in the Chicago Metro. Here are a few of the larger ones: Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Elgin, Kenosha, Waukegan, Cicero, Arlington Heights, & Hammond.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Chicago Metro Area home page. You can navigate directly to the link on your Metro Home Page using the In-Page link for "Service Area Summary." This list includes all of the Cities and Towns of which we are aware in the Metro Area. Each City and Town listed is also a link to detailed statistics about that specific place drawn from various Census Bureau reports.

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Next Steps - Chicago Metro Area

Our job is to find a selection of Industrial Warehouse Spaces for Sale in the Chicago Metro using all public and private information services along with our shoe leather and connections. This identification process is without financial obligation to you. Brokers make their money at closing, and these commissions are generally included in the lease and purchase price. To make contact with us, please use our chat widget at the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or go to our form page to send us your contact information and a summary of your requirement. For more information about our Chicago Area Affiliate, and more about what we do for you, please visit our Chicago Metro Area.

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What if I have a Property or Space I'd Like to List for Lease, Rent or Sale?

If you like what you see here and you have a Industrial Warehouse Space for Sale in Chicago, or any other property or space you want to put on the market, please contact us and we'll provide you with a no-obligation listing consultation. To make contact with us, please use our chat widget to the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or use our listing information form to send us your contact information and a summary of your property.

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What if I'm a Broker with a Requirement from a Valued Client that I Can't Service?

What we do here at Warehouse Finder is identify and manage Broker/Affiliates in Metro areas as they work to help valued clients get the property or space that they need. We aim to be the best at what we do. If you have a requirement you can't service - most likely for a Metro area you don't serve - please contact us using our chat widget at the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or use our Broker Requirement form to send us your contact information and a summary of the requirement you would like us to address for your valued client. We will reach out to you as soon as practical to discuss the requirement and terms for proceeding.

Other Chicago Metro Search and Information Pages

In addition to this sample search/survey page, we have the following other pages of this type that might interest you: