10 best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Chicago (2026)

Warehousing spaces for enterprises in Chicago in 2026 range from an 11-acre yard near BNSF Corwith and a Calumet River terminal to staffed co-warehousing suites in Elmhurst.

I've ranked 10 of them for companies adding Chicago to a wider distribution network, using the sizes and rates each listing publishes.

Toward the end, I'll show you what a Chicago site costs as a membership against a lease, and as one stop in a three-market network.

What are the best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Chicago in 2026?

The best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Chicago in 2026 are Saltbox, 1830 N Lamon Ave, and 1657 N Kostner Ave.

I kept a listing only if an enterprise could use it as one site in a wider network, whether that's a production hub or a small satellite near city customers.

Each one had to be on the market now or open by June 30, 2027, and its listing had to publish loading specs. All of them are inside Chicago city limits except ours in Elmhurst, about 5 minutes from I-290 and I-294.

The table ranks all ten for enterprise use:

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Note: Our guide to the 10 best warehousing spaces in Chicago, IL (2026) ranks single-site options for one small team. The Elmhurst warehousing guide covers the industrial blocks around our building.

#1: Saltbox

Saltbox takes the top spot for enterprises in Chicago, since one company can hold several staffed suites at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst and run the same membership model in other U.S. markets.

Each suite's monthly rate covers inventory receiving and daily carrier pickups by our on-site team.

The building opens 114 warehouse and office suites in Fall 2026, and tours are running now.

Disclosure: We operate Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst, so the Saltbox figures in this entry come from our own pages.

Below, I'll walk through what a membership includes and what it costs, then the suite setups I'd suggest for an enterprise:

What a Chicago, Elmhurst membership covers

Every membership at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst includes receiving and daily carrier pickups.

Our team inbounds each shipment, so nobody from your company has to wait on a delivery window.

Shared spaces and services in the building are part of membership too:

• Loading docks and warehouse equipment.
• High-speed Wi-Fi and in-suite power.
• Conference rooms and a content studio you can book.
• A kitchen and community space.
• Printing services and 24/7 security.
• The Saltbox Entrepreneurs Club.

Paid services pick up the heavier weeks:

• Book S.O.S. (Saltbox Operations Support) in the Saltbox App when a container needs breaking down or stock needs putting away. Crews can start at a flat $45 per hour in every location, billed in 15-minute increments.
• Saltbox Fulfillment packs daily orders inside your suite from $3 per pick: Before the first order ships, our team documents your packing standards and connects to Shopify, ShipStation, or Parsel. Picks per hour and error rate then show up in the Saltbox App.
• For relabeling or kitting and bundling, Saltbox Fulfillment projects start at $45 per hour.
• Flex Storage takes overflow pallets at $10 per pallet per day, and it needs no long-term commitment.
• Parsel, our shipping platform, can trim members' shipping fees by as much as 30%.

Based on my experience, Saltbox Fulfillment is what lets a company with no staff in Illinois run a Chicago site, because our team packs from a suite the company controls.

Note: Current service prices are on our operations and fulfillment page, and our 3PL warehousing guide compares this setup with handing everything to a 3PL.

How much does a suite at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst cost?

A Starter suite at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst starts at $900 per month on a month-to-month membership, and the Extra Large suite starts at $9,000.

Each rate is all-inclusive, covering dock access and the operations team:

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Office suites come with optional logistics layering.

A 3-person office starts at $1,500 per month and a 4-person office at $2,250, each sized for that many chairs and desks.

You'll want to budget add-ons separately.

24/7 access is $299 per month, and reserved parking starts at $199. Additional member access options cost $99 per month, and equipment and furniture can be rented month to month.

These are month-to-month rates. Memberships of 6 or 12 months take 5% or 10% off, and the Saltbox pricing page lists current rates for every location.

Ways an enterprise can split work across Elmhurst suites

One company can hold several suites in the building. These setups fit a company that already runs operations outside Illinois:

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💡 It's ideal to start with the smallest suite that holds your forward stock, then move up once order volume settles.

Plan your Chicago, Elmhurst suites with our team

We can size suites for each part of your operation and line up move-in timing for the Fall 2026 opening.

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How is a Saltbox membership different from a Chicago lease?

A Saltbox membership bills month to month for a staffed suite, while the Chicago leases in this guide rent more square feet on negotiated terms, and your own team runs the space.

Here are both options, side by side:

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A lease wins when one Chicago building will stay full for years.

I’d say that Saltbox suites fit a site that needs to start small or close down without a lease to unwind, and the cost sections further down put numbers on both.

Saltbox pros and cons

✅ Several suites for one company inside a 114-suite Elmhurst building, billed month to month.

✅ Inbound freight receiving and a daily carrier pickup with each suite.

✅ Saltbox Fulfillment lets a company with no Illinois staff ship Chicago orders from its own suite.

✅ Interstate access in about 5 minutes, via I-290 and I-294.

✅ Twelve more Saltbox locations, in eight markets, run on the same membership model.

❌ Higher cost per square foot than any Chicago lease in this guide with a published rate.

#2: 1830 N Lamon Ave

Best for: Manufacturers and distributors that want one large in-city hub with a crane and a published rate.

Locations: A single building in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, at 1830 N Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60639.

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At 64,672 sq. ft., 1830 N Lamon Ave is the largest single space in this guide, and Cushman & Wakefield lists it at $7.00 per sq. ft. per year.

I'd shortlist it for a company that wants production and storage at one Chicago address, since processing and office areas are already part of the layout.

Amenities and benefits

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• A 5-ton crane and trench drains, backed by 2,400 amps of power and gas-fired heat.
• Three interior dock doors with levelers and two drive-in bays.
• 21 standard parking spaces on a 1.79-acre lot, with secured parking and outdoor storage areas.
• Commuter rail for staff at the Grand/Cicero station, near North Avenue and Cicero Avenue.

Pricing

Cushman & Wakefield lists the space at $7.00 per sq. ft. per year on a negotiable term, and it's available now.

• $37,725.33 per month for the full 64,672 sq. ft.
• Utilities and other operating costs are billed outside the rate.

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Pros and cons

✅ Largest single space covered, at 64,672 sq. ft.

✅ Crane capacity and trench drains already in place.

✅ $7.00 per sq. ft. per year, the second-lowest published rate on this list.

❌ Racking plans change by area, since clear height runs from about 14 to 40 feet.

❌ Parking is listed at 21 standard spaces for a 64,672 sq. ft. building.

#3: 1657 N Kostner Ave

Best for: Enterprises splitting space across several units from one landlord, from a 500 sq. ft. bay to a 20,000 sq. ft. floor.

Locations: 1657 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, a two-story building in Humboldt Park.

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Six move-in-ready spaces are open at 1657 N Kostner Ave, together 30,300 sq. ft. of a 60,000 sq. ft. building renovated in 2024 and leased through MoRE Properties Group.

One rate covers every industrial unit, and you can price a mix of units for different teams from that single figure.

Amenities and benefits

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• Industrial units of 500, 2,500, 2,800, and 20,000 sq. ft. on the first floor. A 500 sq. ft. office suite and a 4,000 sq. ft. second-floor space round out the six.
• Two dock doors listed as rear-load and dock-high at 13 by 13 feet, alongside two drive-in bays and cross docks.
• 2,000-amp, 480-volt three-phase service and keyless entry.
• A fenced, secure lot holding 100 parking spaces and room for outdoor storage containers.

Pricing

Industrial units are $15.00 per sq. ft. per year on NNN terms. That puts the 2,500 sq. ft. unit at $3,125 per month in base rent. The 500 sq. ft. office suite (Ste 310) is $20.00 per sq. ft. per year.

The 20,000 sq. ft. floor needs a 3 to 5-year commitment, while the other industrial units take 1 to 5 years. All six spaces together add up to $38,083.33 per month before NNN charges.

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Pros and cons

✅ Six units in one building suit a phased move or several teams.

✅ Renovated in 2024, from the roof and façade to the dock doors and air conditioning.

✅ Cross docks and drive-ins for mixed vehicle types.

❌ NNN charges aren't published, leaving the all-in rate to a broker quote.

❌ Ceiling heights dip under 10 feet in parts of the building.

#4: 3710 S California Ave

Best for: Last-mile and fleet operators that need yard space and rail intermodal access next to a warehouse.

Locations: Chicago's Brighton Park industrial hub, at 3710 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632.

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EVL Industries leases 3710 S California Ave as one package: a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse and the full 11-acre lot, with yard room for trucks and trailers.

Rail freight is close, too: BNSF Corwith is 1.5 miles away, and CSX Chicago and NS Chicago are 4 miles out.

Amenities and benefits

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• BNSF Cicero at 6 miles and CSX Bedford Park at 9 miles. Chicago Midway International Airport is 4.5 miles away.
• Two loading docks and a grade-level drive-in under a 22-foot clear height, in a 2005 metal building.
• A fully fenced and gated yard, and a camera monitoring system on the property.
• More than 95,000 people work daytime jobs within 3 miles, over 36% of them in blue-collar roles.

Pricing

The rent is $75,000 per month for the building and all 11 acres, on a negotiable term.

Utilities and other operating costs are extra, and the space is available now in shell condition.

It's best suited to a yard-heavy operation, given that one figure covers the land.

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Pros and cons

✅ 11 acres for truck and trailer parking or outdoor storage.

✅ BNSF Corwith is 1.5 miles away for intermodal freight.

✅ Close to I-55 and Archer Avenue.

❌ Listed as shell space, with no build-out in place.

❌ Storage-only tenants pay for the yard too, as one price covers building and land.

#5: 3020 E 104th St

Best for: Enterprises moving bulk goods by barge or lake vessel that also need a warehouse and paved storage.

Locations: Mile 331.1 of the Calumet River, at 3020 E 104th St, Chicago, IL 60617.

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The lease at 3020 E 104th St covers a 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse and the full 10.7-acre riverfront site, marketed by Countryside Realty.

Barges reach Lake Michigan from the site in about 2 miles without passing a lock, a water route none of the other listings offer.

Amenities and benefits

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• Half a mile of riverfront, including a 335-foot dock and 1,450 feet of slip frontage, with berths for up to 8 barges and 1 average lake vessel.
• 4.9 acres of asphalt and concrete surface for outside storage.
• A 150-by-300-foot masonry warehouse from 2016, with a 28-foot clear height and one drive-in bay.
• Truck scales on site, about 2.5 miles from I-90 and 3 miles from I-94.

Pricing

Countryside Realty quotes the rate on request through Scott Harris at (219) 600-5575.

The lease includes the warehouse and all 10.7 acres in full build-out condition, available now on a negotiable term.

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Pros and cons

✅ Berths for barges and a lake vessel.

✅ Tall 28-foot clear height in a 2016 building.

✅ Year-round site, and a working river terminal since 1995.

❌ No published rate.

❌ Drive time to Chicago is 32 minutes (19 miles) in the listing's regional table.

#6: 1423 W 59th St

Best for: Fleet and contractor operations on a budget, since this divisible building carries the lowest published rate in this guide.

Locations: Englewood, on Chicago's South Side, at 1423 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636.

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A former maintenance facility, 1423 W 59th St offers 27,900 sq. ft., or half of that at 13,950 sq. ft., for $6.50 per sq. ft. per year through Strauss Realty.

I'd normally steer a fleet or service depot toward this building: it already has new warehouse heaters and insulation, and the office was fully renovated.

Amenities and benefits

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• Two exterior loading docks and one drive-in door under an 18-foot clear height.
• About 1 mile from the CSX Intermodal facility, near the historic Union Stockyards area.
• Around 1.8 miles to I-90 and 5 miles to I-55.
• Combined warehouse and office space, and the Ashland/63rd Green Line station is about 1 mile away for staff.

Pricing

Half the building or all of it rents at the same $6.50 per sq. ft. per year, on a negotiable term.

• $7,556.25 per month for 13,950 sq. ft., or $15,112.50 for all 27,900 sq. ft.
• Utilities and property costs are billed separately from the rate.

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Pros and cons

✅ Lowest published rate in this guide.

✅ Divisible to 13,950 sq. ft.

✅ CSX Intermodal is about a mile away.

❌ C1-1 neighborhood commercial zoning may not cover heavier industrial uses.

❌ Two docks and one drive-in serve up to 27,900 sq. ft.

#7: 4114 N Knox Ave

Best for: Regional sales or service teams pairing private offices with an air-conditioned warehouse in one North Side building, from mid-2027.

Locations: Old Irving Park, near the Kennedy and Edens, at 4114 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.

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S Hansen Realty is marketing 19,600 sq. ft. of flex space at 4114 N Knox Ave for $10.50 per sq. ft. per year, available June 30, 2027.

I usually point regional sales teams to flex buildings with offices built in, and this one adds a meeting room beside its open warehouse.

Amenities and benefits

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• The Blue Line Montrose stop and the Mayfair Metra MD-N stop are both within walking distance.
• Close to the Montrose exit on the Kennedy and Edens, about 20 minutes from both downtown and O'Hare.
• Air conditioning across 100% of the space and sprinklers throughout. Shower facilities and a reception area are already built in.
• Two loading docks and 25 parking spaces, and the columns are spaced 21 by 25 feet.

Pricing

At $10.50 per sq. ft. per year, the space comes to $17,150 per month on a negotiable term.

Operating costs such as utilities fall outside that rate, and the space has a partial build-out.

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Pros and cons

✅ Offices and warehouse under one roof.

✅ Rail stops for the Blue Line and Metra within walking distance.

✅ Air conditioning throughout the space.

❌ June 30, 2027 is the earliest move-in date.

❌ Conflicting heights: the description lists 14-foot warehouse ceilings, and the features table shows a 21-foot clear height.

#8: 1850-1860 N Elston Ave

Best for: Brands and suppliers after a near-downtown industrial unit on the North Branch that can split into two.

Locations: Bucktown, along the North Branch of the Chicago River, at 1850-1860 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642.

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Bucktown's 1850-1860 N Elston Ave has 14,586 sq. ft. available at $12.95 per sq. ft. per year, listed by Strauss Realty, the same broker behind 1423 W 59th St.

The space can be divided into two units, and Foundry Park, a planned 31-acre development, is across the street.

Amenities and benefits

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• A 4-minute walk to the Clybourn Metra station, and quick access to I-90 and North Avenue.
• Ample power and a 1,000 sq. ft. office. Clear heights run 14 to 18 feet.
• The North and Clybourn retail corridor nearby, which the listing calls Chicago's largest concentration of big-box and home-furnishing retail.
• M3-3 zoning, pitched by the listing to manufacturing and warehouse users.

Pricing

At $12.95 per sq. ft. per year, the 14,586 sq. ft. space is available now on a negotiable term.

• Base rent comes to $15,740.73 per month.
• The rate doesn't cover utilities or other building costs.

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Pros and cons

✅ Splits into two units if needed.

✅ Local Logic transit score of 100 out of 100.

✅ 1,000 sq. ft. office comes with the space.

❌ Building size appears twice in the listing, as 22,269 and 22,669 sq. ft., and the drive-in counts differ too.

❌ Maximum clear height of 18 feet.

#9: 2650 W Fulton St

Best for: Light distribution and showroom teams looking for a built-out unit near the Fulton Market district and the West Loop.

Locations: Chicago's Near West Side industrial corridor, at 2650 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612.

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Marc Realty is leasing 1st Floor - B at 2650 W Fulton St, a 10,320 sq. ft. unit with full build-out in a 49,320 sq. ft. flex building, at $15.00 per sq. ft. per year.

I'd recommend it to a team that delivers to urban customers, because the corridor has routes into downtown and the Illinois Medical District.

Amenities and benefits

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• Front-loading capability and two drive-ins, under an 18-foot clear height and 40 by 33-foot column spacing.
• 80 standard parking spaces on a fenced site.
• On-site management and security systems. The building also has air conditioning and signage.
• Current tenants include Geo Rentery Services and the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Pricing

1st Floor - B rents for $12,900 per month at the listed rate. The term is negotiable, and the unit is available now.

The listing notes that some utilities and property expenses may fall outside the rate.

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Pros and cons

✅ Full build-out, ready to occupy.

✅ 80 parking spaces for staff and visitors.

✅ On-site management at the building.

❌ Drive-ins handle all loading, as no dock doors are listed.

❌ Single 10,320 sq. ft. unit, and the listing shows no smaller split.

#10: 2290-2292 S Blue Island Ave

Best for: Field teams that need a small Pilsen space with drive-in loading and basement storage.

Locations: Pilsen, at 2290-2292 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, across two combined buildings.

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A high-traffic Pilsen location at 2290-2292 S Blue Island Ave offers 3,377 sq. ft. for $17.00 per sq. ft. per year, listed by Duarte Realty Company.

Trucks can unload at either the front or the back of the building, giving a small city crew two ways in for deliveries.

Amenities and benefits

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• Two drive-in bays.
• Extra room for stock downstairs in the basement.
• An office room with its own half bath.
• Parking beside the building, and transit and bike scores of 80 out of 100 on Local Logic.

Pricing

The Pilsen space is listed at $17.00 per sq. ft. per year on a 3-year term and is ready now.

• That comes to $4,784.08 per month in base rent.
• Certain property expenses are extra.

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Pros and cons

✅ Small footprint with drive-in loading.

✅ Walkable Pilsen location that scores 80 for walkability on Local Logic.

✅ Ready now.

❌ Highest published rate for industrial space in this guide.

❌ 3-year term for a 3,377 sq. ft. space.

Is a Saltbox suite cheaper than a Chicago warehouse lease?

A Saltbox suite costs more per square foot than every Chicago lease in this guide with a published rate, but it asks for a far smaller commitment.

A Medium suite at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst starts at $3,700 per month on a month-to-month membership, with receiving and daily carrier pickups included.

I sized this comparison around a Chicago site that holds up to about 60 pallets:

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Over 12 months, the Medium suite starts at $44,400 and the Kostner unit at $37,500 in base rent.

That $6,900 gap comes before the Kostner unit's NNN charges and before anyone is paid to receive freight there.

At Blue Island, the 3-year term locks in $172,227 in base rent from the first day. The Medium suite bills one month at a time.

Extra labor stays small too. S.O.S. bills $45 per hour in 15-minute increments, so 4 hours of labor on a container breakdown comes to $180.

For short spikes, my pick is Flex Storage over a bigger suite. The Large suite at Chicago, Elmhurst holds 22 more pallets than the Medium for $2,500 more per month, while Flex Storage holds those 22 pallets for $220 a day.

That makes Flex Storage the cheaper option for any spike of 11 days or fewer.

Tour Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst to plan your Midwest site

Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst is the first building I'd tour for an enterprise adding Chicago to its network. One company can run several staffed suites there on month-to-month memberships.

The nine leases in this guide range from a 3,377 sq. ft. Pilsen space to a 64,672 sq. ft. Austin building with a crane.

3710 S California Ave and 3020 E 104th St suit rail and water freight, and 1423 W 59th St has the lowest published rate.

A Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst membership gives an enterprise:

• Warehouse suites from 80 to 1,810 sq. ft., plus 3-person and 4-person office suites, at 934 N Church Rd.
• Several suites per company, billed month to month, with 6-month and 12-month options.
• Inbound freight receiving and a daily carrier pickup, inside each membership.
• A flat S.O.S. rate of $45 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments.
• Saltbox Fulfillment pick and pack, starting at $3 per pick.
• Flex Storage at $10 per pallet per day when stock outgrows a suite.
• Up to 30% off shipping fees through Parsel.
• 12 more Saltbox locations, in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington D.C.

Warehouse suites at Chicago, Elmhurst start at $900 per month, and the building's 114 suites open in Fall 2026.

Speak to an expert to map suite sizes for a Chicago rollout, or book a tour of Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst. The team also takes calls at (708) 887-2922.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This article was last updated on October 30, 2026. If any information is inaccurate, please contact us, and we will fact-check it.

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Frequently asked questions about warehousing spaces for enterprises in Chicago

Can one company hold several suites at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst?

Yes. One company can hold several warehouse suites and office suites at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst, each on a month-to-month membership.

Warehouse suites run from 80 to 1,810 sq. ft., and the building has 114 warehouse and office suites in total.

When does Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst open?

Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst opens its 114 warehouse and office suites in Fall 2026, and tours are open now.

Book a tour through the location page to get first access to suites.

Which Chicago listings suit rail or water freight?

For rail, 3710 S California Ave is 1.5 miles from BNSF Corwith, and 1423 W 59th St is about 1 mile from the CSX Intermodal facility.

For water, 3020 E 104th St has berths for up to 8 barges and 1 average lake vessel on the Calumet River.

What is the largest single warehouse space in this Chicago guide?

1830 N Lamon Ave is the largest, with 64,672 sq. ft. listed at $7.00 per sq. ft. per year. That comes to $37,725.33 per month in base rent.

The building comes with a 5-ton crane and clear heights of about 14 to 40 feet.

How can a national brand add Chicago inventory without a multi-year lease?

I'd start with a Medium suite at Saltbox Chicago, Elmhurst, which bills month to month and holds up to 61 pallets of forward stock.

Saltbox Fulfillment can pick and pack those orders from $3 per pick, so the brand doesn't need its own team in Illinois to ship them.