Chicago builds big.
And ships bigger.
We've had our eye on Chicago for a while now. Between members who relocated here and founders who discovered us online, one question kept coming up: when we'd open nearby? So here we are.
This November, we're opening our first Chicago-area location in Elmhurst, close to the highways that already move products through this region every day.
Come see the building before it officially opens
A ribbon cutting, a walk through the space, and a chance to meet the team who'll be running it day to day. Bring your team or a friend who's been talking about starting a business.
10:00 AM
Doors open, coffee and pastries
10:30 AM
Ribbon cutting
11:00 AM
Building walkthrough and dock tour
12:00 AM
Open house, meet the team
14 November 2026
934 N. Church Rd, Elmhurst
See how it works
Co-warehousing is still a new concept for most business owners in Chicago. In this video, Cameron, Market Leader for Saltbox Chicago, breaks down what we actually do for product-based businesses, who it's for, and what the building will look like when it opens.
Built by a city that never stopped shipping
Carl Sandburg called it the "City of the Big Shoulders" for a reason. Chicago rebuilt itself from a fire in three decades and invented the skyscraper doing it. It also invented the way products get from a workbench to a doorstep and that part of the story runs closer tohome than most people realize.Book a tourTalk to our team
Roughly a third of the city burned. Chicago rebuilt fast and dense, and in the process gave the world the steel-frame skyscraper, a city deciding it would simply build its way forward.
A one-page price list mailed from Chicago became the original ecommerce, a way for people far from a city to order something and have it shipped to them.
Sears built warehouses to match its order volume and shipped nationwide from Chicago, proving that the space behind a growing business matters as much as the product in front of it.
A chewing gum company, a candy maker, and two of the internet's early consumer platforms all started here, different products, same city willing to bet on someone building something new.
Warehouse space, offices, and operational support for the next round of Chicago-area product businesses, built for people who'd rather be running their company than running their own dock.
Why brands choose Saltbox
space that fits
transparent pricing
Know exactly what you pay for space and labor.
month-to-month
Flex up or down as your seasons change.
on-site support
A local team that knows product operations.
Starter warehouse
Starting at
Perfect for solopreneurs needing dedicated space to ship.
Small warehouse
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Perfect for smaller teams needing dedicated space to ship and work.
Medium warehouse
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Great for small businesses with room for growth.
Large warehouse
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For growing teams with expanding dreams and inventory needs.
Extra Large warehouse
Starting at
Excellent for large teams requiring extensive storage and workspace.
3 person office
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Private office with optional logistics layering.
- fits up to 3 chairs
- fits up to 3 desks
4 person office
Starting at
Private office with optional logistics layering.
- fits up to 4 chairs
- fits up to 4 desks
Pricing and availability subject to change at anytime.
Grab a coffee with us around Elmhurst
We're hosting eight low-key coffee chats around the neighbourhood between September and December; a chance to ask questions, meet the team, and see who else is building nearby.
Oct 2026
York Street corridor
Two sessions this month as tours ramp up post-launch.
Nov 2026
Near the new building, North Church Road
Timed around Grand Opening week.
Dec 2026
Rotating Elmhurst-area spots
Year-end sessions (Official dates TBD)
Reserve a spot
Hear it from members already building with Saltbox
Brea Fullerton
"We moved into our first suite with Saltbox as a small but growing business that needed some warehouse space for our D2C distribution without breaking the bank. Saltbox provided the perfect solution for our growing needs and has been with us every step of the way as we’ve scaled."
Ken Robison
Dallas, Carrollton
"Having someone accept shipments at our Saltbox warehouse allows us to focus more on growing the business instead of waiting around for packages and freight to arrive."
Angela Hawkins
Atlanta, Westside Park
"The ability to adjust our space needs and access the collective wisdom of fellow business owners has been invaluable. Joining Saltbox has undoubtedly been one of the best decisions for the growth and success of my business, helping me grow 475% year-over-year."
Win $5,000 in Saltbox space
One Elmhurst-area business will win $5,000 toward Saltbox space and support to help launch or grow what they're building. Open to product-based businesses in the Chicago area.
Frequently asked questions
934 N. Church Rd.,Elmhurst, IL; easy access from I-290 and I-294, about 30 minutes by car fromdowntown Chicago.
934 N. Church Rd.,Elmhurst, IL; easy access from I-290 and I-294, about 30 minutes by car fromdowntown Chicago.
Tours begin September 21, 2026, with a grand opening celebration in November 2026. Members willlikely be able to move in around November 1.
Yes! Book a tour or joinone of our coffee chats to see the space and meet the team ahead of opening day.
Yes. Elmhurst marks Saltbox's entry into the Chicago market.
Saltbox combineswarehouse storage, workspace, onsite operations & fulfillment, and abuilt-in community of makers and ecommerce operators in one flexible space, soyou're not juggling a separate storage unit, office, and shipping setup.
Ecommerce brands, product-based businesses, and makers who need space to store inventory, fulfillorders, and grow without committing to a standalone warehouse lease.
Month-to-month forultimate flexibility.
This depends on thesuite you'd be moving into. We highly encourage youto schedule a tour to see potential suite options that fit your needs. Warehouse suites at Saltbox Chicago start at $750/month.
Minimum term length ismonth-to-month.
A $5,000 grant availableto eligible businesses joining Saltbox Elmhurst as part of our Chicago launch.
Owners or authorizedrepresentatives of a product or ecommerce business operating in the Chicagometro area / Illinois who are 18 years and older.
Visit saltbox.com/made-in-chicago-grant to fill out anapplication (it takes about 30 seconds).
The $5,000 is applied toa Workspace membership at Saltbox Chicago, allowing the grant winner to selectthe warehouse suite size that best suits their business needs. The grant cannotbe applied to Saltbox services.
No, this grant cannot becombined with other offers.
A tour walks you throughthe space and suite options. A coffee chat is a casual, no-pressureconversation about your business and whether Saltbox is a fit — no buildingvisit required.
Members will likely beable to move in around November 1.
Join us in November 2026 to celebrate the opening of Saltbox Elmhurst with the local business community. Details to follow.
Yes, we run regular coffee chats and community events for members and prospective members throughout the year.