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Best eyewear and opticians in the West Loop, Chicago
Seven eyewear shops serve the West Loop, and every one of them offers eye exams — from Warby Parker's Randolph store to an appointment-only seventh-floor boutique stocking Japanese and European frames. All seven are below, verified from each operator's own site.
Boutique and independent
Independent frame curation.
- Big City Optical Open now Big City Optical at 916 W Randolph — Chicago eyewear group with exams and a broad designer-frame wall.916 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Luxury Eyesight Open now Luxury Eyesight at 954 W Washington, Suite 725 — appointment-only boutique founded 2011, stocking MYKITA, MATSUDA, DITA, theo, Anne et Valentin, and KUBORAUM.954 W Washington Blvd 7 725, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Warby Parker Open now Warby Parker at 851 W Randolph — frames plus comprehensive eye exams starting at $95.851 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607
At the stations and chains
Commuter-convenient exams and glasses.
- Custom Eyes Open now CustomEyes inside the 500 W Madison atrium across from Ogilvie — eyewear fittings, eye exams, and retinal imaging.500 W Madison St 1 G011, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Myeyedr. Open now MyEyeDr on West Madison — exams and frames from the national optometry chain.1132 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Target Optical #4914 Open now Target Optical inside the Jackson Boulevard Target — exams and budget-friendly frames.1101 W Jackson Blvd 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Visionworks #834 Open now Visionworks on South Canal in the Roosevelt Collection — exams and chain-store frame selection.1101 S Canal St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get an eye exam in the West Loop?
- All seven eyewear shops in the neighborhood offer exams: Warby Parker (from $95), Big City Optical, CustomEyes at Ogilvie, MyEyeDr, Target Optical, Visionworks, and Luxury Eyesight by appointment.
- Where can I buy designer frames in the West Loop?
- Luxury Eyesight on Washington (appointment-only, seventh floor) carries MYKITA, MATSUDA, DITA, and other independent designers; Big City Optical on Randolph has the biggest walk-in designer wall.
- Is there an optician near Union Station or Ogilvie?
- CustomEyes sits inside the 500 W Madison atrium directly across from Ogilvie — exams, fittings, and retinal imaging on a commute.
Listings checked against City of Chicago license status and our closure records on 2026-08-09. Most recent individual pick verified 6 days ago.