Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.
Chicago 52
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Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing Chicago Studio
2124 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4066
Mon, Wed-Sun 10am-8pm (closed Tue)
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Logan Square Tattoo
2352 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2951
Fri-Sat 12-7pm
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Tatu Tattoo
1754 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-2147
Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-8pm
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Pintura Studios
5780 s Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun closed
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Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing 2
3318 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-4001
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
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I Heart Ink
2351 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-6817
12-10pm Mon-Sat
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Chicago Ink Tattoo & Permanent Makeup
5415 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641-2530
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Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
1935 1/2 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm
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Chicago Inked Studios
5360 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
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Goodkind Tattoo
3056 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-8319
12-8pm daily
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Archer Avenue Tattoo and Body Piercing
4440 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-2846
12-8pm daily
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Code of Conduct Tattoo
14 E 11th St, Chicago, IL 60605-2303
Tue-Sat
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Tattoo Avenue
5122 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-2502
Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm
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Tattoo Factory
4441 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640-5659
Open from 10:00AM
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Tattoo Union
2238 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1912
Mon-Sat 1pm-11pm
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Futureteller art
2352 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2951
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James Wisdom Tattoo
4211 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-0037
Wed-Thu 1pm-6pm
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Cyprus Chicago
2342 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-6599
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LMNOP Lettering Tattoos
943 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2220
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Inkhart Tattoo Body and Piercing
9046 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620-5026
Tue-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm
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Animal Farm Tattoo
2455 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4342
12-8pm daily
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Brown Brothers Tattoo
912 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4402
12-8pm daily
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Chicago Realism Tattoos
7040 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656-1977
10-6pm Mon-Sat
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Crybaby Tattoo
1326 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608-4270
Noon-8pm, Sun 12-6
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Dark Heart Chicago
3380 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-4000
10-8pm varied
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Evergreen Studios
167 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-1600
Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm
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Family Tattoo
2125 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-2168
12-8pm daily
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Hammerhead Tattoo
1326 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608-4270
Tue-Sat 1-8pm
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Ink Therapy Lodge
1921 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707-3737
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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Kunce Tattoo
1860 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608-6148
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
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Legacy Tattoo Chicago
2828 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-7401
Tue-Sat 1pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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Shred's Inferno Custom Tattoos
4304 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629-5012
Mon-Thu 2pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-10pm
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Studs
1165 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610-2722
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West Loop Tattoo Collective
1023 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607-2913
Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm
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Hammerhead Tattoo
2521 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608-5911
Tue-Sat 1-8pm
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Awaken Tattoo and Gallery
2802 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1-8pm Mon-Fri
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Black Atlas Studios
3527 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
Mon-Sun 12pm-7pm
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Etched In Skin LLC
8356 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
1-8pm Tue-Fri, 11-7pm Sat
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Keepsakes Tattoo Studio LLC
3142 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60633-1441
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MarioInk
1441 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-2258
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Barak Studios: Custom Tattoos and Atelier
751 N May St, Chicago, IL 60642-5854
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Tattoos By Dawn Grace
4113 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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Revolution Tattoo
2221 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-3122
486-8888 12-8PM
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Inkdom Tattoo
805 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2326
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
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Ritual Aesthetics
1724 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5324
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Second to None Tattoo
1133 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-0109
Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm
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Bella Rose Tattoo
3811 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-3413
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The Pain is Free Tattoo
3225 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-1203
12pm-11pm, 7 days a week
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Cas x Ket
167 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-1600
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Mind Crusher Tattoo
6705 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626-3210
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Ink Different Tattoos
2351 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-6817
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Native Soul Tattoo
1712 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608-2015
Oak Park 5
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Burning Sparrow Tattoo
807 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304-1935
W Th F 2-8pm, Sa Su 12-8pm, M Tu closed
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Birdbone Tattoo
1100 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1002
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Ageless Arts Tattoo and Body Piercing
6743 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302-1022
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Art Spirit Tattoo
134 N Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302-2621
Mon-Sun 12-8pm (Oak Park), Mon-Thu 2-10pm Fri-Sat 12-10pm (West)
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Venture Tattoo Studio
423 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302-1813
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Needle-Brush Studio
2714 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61822-1018
12-6pm
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New Life Tattoos
404 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820-5865
7 days
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Nightfall Tattoo Gallery
809 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820-5205
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
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Flatland Tattoo Studio
101 E Healey St, Champaign, IL 61820-5307
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Boundless Tattoo Company
16030 S Lincoln Hwy, Plainfield, IL 60586-5163
Mon Sat 11am-7pm, Sun appointment
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The Constable Tattoo Parlor
16122 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60586-2907
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Daredevil Tattoo Studio
24016 W Main St, Plainfield, IL 60544-2232
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Blue Collar Tattoo
14421 S Route 30, Plainfield, IL 60544-1018
Bradley 3
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Electric Lady Lounge
1111 Blatt Blvd, Bradley, IL 60915-1905
By appointment
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Oak and Ember Tattoo
103 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL 60915-1741
Tue-Sat 12-8pm
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Tinted by Ari
1111 Blatt Blvd, Bradley, IL 60915-1905
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Tuff Luck Tattoos
2355 Sweets Dr, Carbondale, IL 62902-7294
Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm
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Artistic Mind Tattoos
603 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901-2816
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Kindness Tattoos & Gallery
212 S University Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901-2925
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Moss & Marrow
540 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-3652
By appointment
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Full Moon Tattoo
4702 IL-176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Area 51 Tattoo
60 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4444
Decatur 3
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Decatur Body Art
952 E Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62521-1966
Mon 12pm-5pm, Tue 12pm-5pm, Wed By Appointment, Thu 12pm-5pm
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Premier Tattoo
1959 E Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526-2814
11am-7pm
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Tantric Tattoos
Decatur, IL 62526
Tues-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun-Mon by appt
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Golden Sparrow Tattoo
1911 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515-2602
Open 7 days 11am-9pm
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Tattoonook
7315 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516-3807
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Tomahawk Tattoo
6400 Woodward Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516-2369
Tue-Sat 1pm-7pm
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Atmosphere Tattoo Gallery
301 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195-5344
Monday-Saturday 12-10 PM Sunday 12-8 PM
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Urban Rebels Ink
910 Bode Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194-2702
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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FigsigArts
301 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195-5344
Aurora 2
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Chi-Town Effects Tattoo
419 S Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506-2365
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Don's Downtown Ink
78 S Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505-3323
Batavia 2
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A Thin Line Tattoo of Batavia
9 E Wilson St, Batavia, IL 60510-2656
Tue-Sat 12-6pm
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Tattoos By Chris Toms
9 E Wilson St, Batavia, IL 60510-2656
Mon-Fri Noon-8pm
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Psychopathic Ink Tattoo & Piercings
1415 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701-7215
Mon-Fri 1-8pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun by appt
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Smokin' Aces Tattoo Company
622 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701-3010
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Poor Boys Tattoo
820 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920-3000
Tue-Sat 11am-7pm
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Tig's Tat Too
1115 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920-3009
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Andy Custom Tattoos and Piercings
3510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051-2506
Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun closed
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Lunchbox Tattoo
3510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051-2506
Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun closed
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Lake in the Hills Tattoo Co
61 Polaris Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Mon 12pm-6:30pm, Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun appointment only
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Art by Meado
9525 Ackman Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156-9709
Lockport 2
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Archer Ink Tattoo
100 MacGregor Rd, Lockport, IL 60441-2712
Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun-Mon appointment only
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Tattoo City by Larry Brogan
1601 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441-4237
Hours vary by artist
Macomb 2
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Naez Ink
121 N Scotland St, Macomb, IL 61455-2534
Thu-Sun 2-9pm, Wed appointment only
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Lincoln Tattoo
14 W Side Sq, Macomb, IL 61455
Tue-Fri 12-7pm, Sat 12-6pm, Sun-Mon closed
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Ink Bar Tattoo
748 Butterfield Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542-1412
Mon-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-9pm
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Artistic Theories Tattoo and Gallery
1029 Kilbery Ln, North Aurora, IL 60542-4614
10-7pm general, by appointment only
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Silver Raven Tattoos
15701 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452-3628
Sun-Sat 11am-9pm
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Heidi Rago Custom Body Art
15701 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452-3628
Sun-Sat 11am-9pm
Ottawa 2
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Audacious Ink Tattoo Studio
401 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2832
Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun Mon closed or appointment
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Wolf's Fine Line Tattoo
2840 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Wed-Sat 12-9pm, Sun-Tue closed
Pekin 2
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American Inkwell
1310 N 8th St, Pekin, IL 61554
Mon Fri Sat 10-6pm, Tue Wed 9-2pm
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American Inkwell
429 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554-3235
Mon Fri Sat 10-6pm, Tue Wed 9-2pm
Peoria 2
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In Bloom Tattoo Collective
320 Liberty St, Peoria, IL 61602-1400
Fri Sat 11am-5pm piercing walk-in
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Freedom Ink Tattoos
760 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602-1668
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Wizard of Ink
15 E Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181-2971
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun by appointment
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Circle One Tattoo
328 E St Charles Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181-2420
Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Waukegan 2
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Tough It Out Tattoo Waukegan
3016 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
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GrafoTattoos
4606 old grand ave , Waukegan, IL <<not-applicable>>
Addison 1
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Rising Phoenix Tattoo and Piercing
19W326 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101-2038
Noon-10pm, 7 days
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The Happy Brow
1115 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102-3577
Alton 1
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Bluebird Tattoo
629 Ridge St, Alton, IL 62002-2670
Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
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Studio M tattoos
308 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-3104
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
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Integrity Tattoos
120 E Main St, Belleville, IL 62220-1607
Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
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Smart Ink Tattoo & Art Collective
229 W Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106-3365
7 days 12pm-8pm
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Aztek Ink
13357 Olde Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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Pretty Odd Tattoo Studio
3744 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL 60513
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Ink-N-Um Tattoo & Body Piercing
621 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
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Vanity Tattoo
28 S Western Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110-1736
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Supersauce Tattoo Company
24503 W Eames St, Channahon, IL 60410-5178
6 days 12-9pm, closed Wed
Dekalb 1
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Mindful Tattoo Collective
625 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115-3807
Call for availability
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Evolution Ink
119 W Spring Creek Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611-1346
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sun/Mon closed
Elburn 1
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Five-O Tattoo
109 E North St, Elburn, IL 60119-7013
Tue 10am-7pm, Wed 12pm-9pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun/Mon closed
Elgin 1
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Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery
73 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120-6456
Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun/Mon closed
Fox Lake 1
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Electric Art Tattoos
35 Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020-1450
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The Griffin Tattoo Co.
1042 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401-2553
Geneva 1
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Aligned Beauty Studio
423 Hamilton St, Geneva, IL 60134-2136
Mon 5pm-8pm, Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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Black Lace Ink
33107 N US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030-2206
Wed-Sat 1pm-9pm, Tue 1pm-7pm, Sun 1pm-7pm
Gurnee 1
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JCR Piercings and Tattoos
1761 N Dilleys Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
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InkMaster tattoos
511 S Jackson St, Harrisburg, IL 62946-2258
Tue-Sat 1pm-8pm, Sun/Mon closed
Homewood 1
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Ink-N-Um Tattoo and Body Piercing
18661 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430-3728
Joliet 1
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Wolf's Fine Line Tattoos
1117 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435-4477
Wed-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun closed
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Art With Atattooed
122 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1004
Thurs-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm walk-ins, Piercings Friday 12pm-8pm
Lombard 1
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Bone and Blossom Tattoo Studio
126 W St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148-2231
Walk-in Sun-Tue 10-6pm, Wed 10-2pm
Lynwood 1
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State Line Tattoo Co.
21583 Lincoln Hwy, Lynwood, IL 60411-8745
Tues-Sat 12-9pm, Closed Mon-Sun
Marion 1
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Unique Ink Custom Tattoos
1411 W Main St, Marion, IL 62959-1141
Tue-Sat noon-8pm, Piercings 5-8pm
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618 Tattoo
108 E Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258-2135
Moline 1
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Rites of Passage
624 15th St, Moline, IL 61265-2025
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Wicked Image Custom Art & Tattoos
Orchard and route 30, Montgomery, IL 60538
Morris 1
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Fade To Black Tattoo Collective
100 W Commercial St, Morris, IL 60450
Mon-Fri 10-8pm, Sat 10-8pm, Sun 10-8pm
Morton 1
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Main Street Saints Tattoo Parlour
330 S Main St, Morton, IL 61550-1976
Tues-Sat 11-7pm, Closed Mon-Sun
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Albert Smart Ink
674 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060-1946
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Microblading Academy
4S100 N State Route 59, Naperville, IL 60563
Oak Lawn 1
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Microblading Boutique
4540 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-7218
Oswego 1
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The Inkery Tattoo Studio
110 Kirkland Cir, Oswego, IL 60543-8068
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Mark of Excellence Tattoos
376 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466-2005
Tue-Thu 12-10pm, Fri 12-3pm, Sat Sun Mon closed
Peotone 1
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Midtone Tattoo Studio
108 N 2nd St, Peotone, IL 60468-9247
Rockford 1
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A TO Z Tattoo
6323 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114-4414
Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Mon 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
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PMA Piercing & Fine Jewelry
Romeoville, IL
Daily 3pm–8pm
Roscoe 1
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Elevated Ink Tattoo Studio
5757 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073-8877
Skokie 1
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Midwest Classic Tattoo
4916 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60077-2255
Tues-Sat 11am - 8pm
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Sink or Swim Tattoo
2047 Lincoln Hwy, St Charles, IL 60174-1580
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Enthrall Ink
159th , Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mon-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun closed
Urbana 1
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Mark of Cain Tattoos
1606 Willow View Rd, Urbana, IL 61802-7446
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
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Infinity Studios llc
305 Zinser Pl, Washington, IL 61571
7 days a week
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Dreamers Ink LLC
218 N State St, Westville, IL 61883-1464
Every Day 11am-5pm
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Dark Water Studio
501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs, IL 60480-1705
by appointment only
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Ncognito Ink Tattoo & Piercing
1217 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1862
Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun by appt
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Lady Luck Tattoo Studio
114 W Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm
Worth 1
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Etched In Skin LLC
10720 S Ridgeland Ave, Worth, IL 60482-1672
Tue 1-6pm, Wed-Fri 1-8pm, Sat 11-7pm, Sun/Mon closed
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Youniverse Collective
1951 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560-9851
Tues-Sat 11-7, Closed Sunday
Also in Illinois
- Piercing Shops221
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops115
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists65
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios45
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings20
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios19
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists13
Good to know
How much does a custom tattoo design cost?
Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.
How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?
Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.
Where can I buy body jewelry near me?
High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Illinois. You can browse 165 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.
Who accepts Apple Pay near me?
Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Illinois, our directory includes 165 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.