About Market

Swap-O-Rama’s founder, Rex Meadows, came to Chicago from California in 1969 with the idea to open a flea market in the Midwest. It was not long before he opened his first location at the Double Drive Inn Theater at 2800 W. Columbus Avenue in June of 1969, and Swap-O-Rama Flea Market and Farmer’s Market was born. Soon Swap–O–Rama flea markets were opened throughout the Chicagoland area from Romeoville to Waukegan.
Swap–O–Rama, the oldest flea market in Chicago, is known as “The First Name in Flea Markets” not only for their longevity, but for their good reputation and steadfast belief in free market enterprise. Swap-O-Rama currently has three Chicagoland locations in Melrose Park, Ashland Avenue and Alsip. Visit the “Contact Us” page for maps, hours, and directions.

Testimonials

This place is the BEST! The vendors are so nice and welcoming and there's absolutely NOTHING you can't find here! Looking for that unique Christmas present?? COME HERE!! - Michele Zaremba

Fantastic! We were headed to Nike Town but I decided to check here first. My son found a pair of shoes that he was looking for on the internet for much less $$$. I got a pair also. I found face mask which are 2 weeks late coming from Amazon. This place is awesome - Jerome Williams