General Hours: Wed-Sat 12-5. Call ahead or make an appointment under the service tab
Typewriters and related materials for sale in store or online.
1525 Ogden Ave
Unit L
Downers Grove, IL
60515 USA
Notice:
We understand the waitlist is taking forever and we are sorry about it! SO WE GOT RID OF IT!
With the start of 2026 already upon us, we will abolish the waitlist. Instead, under the service tab, there will be an option to book a drop-off appointment.
5 slots per month, subject to change depending on backlog.
Walk-ins are still welcome, but rush orders will be billed at the standard 1.5x
The end goal is to encourage an appreciation of history, and to cultivate an interest in the preservation, restoration, and use of antique typewriters as a tool for business and creativity.
In addition to this, we wish to help foster a community of creative individuals seeking unique outlets for artistic expression.
Each machine is carefully worked to a high industry standard ensuring both the preservation of the machine, as well as mechanical functionality to the fullest possible extent; including flexible attention to details and a level of care that is tailored to suit every client’s varied and unique needs, lifestyles, and workflows.
OUR WARRANTY:
Your Typewriter is guaranteed for 90 days from the date of pickup and if presented within 90 days. Any part or parts (not including rubber, ribbon, or cleaning) which may become unserviceable through ordinary wear and not through accident, misuse, or neglect will be replaced and any necessary adjustments made without charge. Following the period of 90 days, any parts that may break through ordinary wear will be replaced at the cost of parts only (and not labor); as well as any adjustments that fall out of true, for one year from the date of pickup.
CONTACT US: Best contact is by email ChicagoTyperCO@gmail.com please do not text the phone number. Due to high volume of requests, it is VERY easy for contacts and inquiries to get lost. Call or Email. We will respond to social media contact, but cannot guarantee consistent service.
Site Navigation: On mobile, there will be a dropdown menu on the upper left of the screen. On desktop you can select from the open menu on the top right. For typewriter services, visit the link for typewriter repair. Social media links are at the very bottom.
A note about the waitlist: It’s gone. The Waitlist is not serving the needs of our customers or business. Instead, we will be booking appointments, five per month on a first come first serve basis, subject to change depending on volume. Walk-ins are allowed, but complex work will be billed 1.5x
UPDATES
Here’s why we are closed this week (until June 13, 2025):
The shop is coming up on its one year anniversary and that is very exciting! This year has seen a lot of changes as we attempt to grow and adapt to the ever-growing typewriter market! It has come as a welcome surprise to us all at Typewriter Chicago, and has seen not only the storefront, but also the partnership with Ellis Noel for camera repair, and the recent addition of Charlie Doyle to the apprentice repair team!
We are taking a brief hiatus to re-organize the shop and set up some much-needed upgraded tooling. The backlog has not progressed at a faster pace like we had hoped, so the business needs some restructuring to ensure that we can still deliver the same quality work with increased efficiency.
