The Exchange
1524 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
The Exchange is a pawn shop at 1524 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, Illinois. It is also listed as collectibles store, comic book store, music store. A $500 loan here costs about $83.33 a month at most under Illinois law.
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
Contact & directions
- Phone
- (773) 252-9570
- Address
- 1524 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
- Website
- theexchange.com
Estimate your loan here
Every pawn shop in Illinois follows the same state limits. One fifth (20%) a month on loans under $500, one sixth under $1,500, one eighth under $5,000 and one twentieth (5%) from $5,000, all charges included.
up to $83.33
$583.33 to get your item back after one month
What you can pawn here
Items pawn shops commonly lend on. Each page explains how shops value it and what to bring; call The Exchange to confirm what it accepts.
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What to bring
- A valid government-issued photo ID (driver license, state ID, passport or military ID).
- The item, clean and working, with chargers, cases, boxes and receipts.
- For gold: know the karat stamp and the weight. Estimate its metal value.
- To redeem later: your pawn ticket and the same ID.
License
Illinois does not publish a downloadable statewide list of licensed pawn shops that we could match, so we cannot confirm the license here. Pawn shops must show their license in the store.
Location
1524 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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Questions
What are The Exchange's hours?
Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays; call ahead to confirm.
Where is The Exchange?
1524 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
What is The Exchange's phone number?
(773) 252-9570.
How much does a $500 pawn loan cost at The Exchange?
Illinois law caps the charge at $83.33 for the first month on a $500 loan, so up to $583.33 to redeem after one month. The shop can charge less; the pawn ticket shows the real amount.
What do I need to bring to The Exchange?
A valid government-issued photo ID and the item you want to pawn or sell, with its accessories.
Guides
Business details from public listing information and the shop's website (theexchange.com), checked November 5, 2026. We are not affiliated with this shop. Something wrong? Tell us.