Great Lakes Tattoo
Great Lakes Tattoo is a tattoo shop provider in Chicago, IL serving Chicago and surrounding areas. Since 2013, Great Lakes Tattoo has been a staple in Chicago’s West Loop tattoo neighborhood, known for a genuine, no-nonsense approach that honors the tradition and evolution of tattoo art. Contact Great Lakes Tattoo for a free estimate.
About Great Lakes Tattoo
Since 2013, Great Lakes Tattoo has been a staple in Chicago’s West Loop tattoo neighborhood, known for a genuine, no-nonsense approach that honors the tradition and evolution of tattoo art. They offer professional tattoos in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and host the Great Lakes State Gallery, an art and event space featuring exhibitions, comedy shows, live music, and more.
4 years in business
Services
Custom Tattoo
FeaturedOriginal custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
Starting at $200 / per hour
Small Tattoo
FeaturedSmall designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
Starting at $100 / per piece
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
Starting at $300 / per hour
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
Starting at $50 / per piercing
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
Starting at $100 / per session
Location
1148 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Chicago, IL 60601
Hours of Operation
Services Offered
Custom Tattoo
Original custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
$200
starting at
Small Tattoo
Small designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
$100
starting at
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
$300
starting at
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
$50
starting at
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
$100
starting at
Reviews
4.9
10 reviews
10 reviews
Kevin S.
Good tattoo work at a fair price. They were upfront about costs, no hidden fees, and the work speaks for itself. Reliable tattoo service in the area. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate your business.
Drew G.
Excellent tattoo shop service. Professional, punctual, and the work quality was outstanding. Highly recommend for tattoo shop near me in Chicago.
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you! We appreciate the kind words.
Laura D.
After trying two other companies, finally found a tattoo service that gets it right. Quality work, honest pricing, and they stand behind their work. Best tattoo near me. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you for sharing your experience! It is customers like you who make what we do so rewarding.
Jessica M.
Really impressed with the quality of tattoo service we received. Professional team, showed up on time, and the work was exactly what we needed. Best tattoo near me. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Your satisfaction is our top priority!
Jason T.
Third time using them and they are consistently great. tattoo work was done efficiently and professionally. My go-to for tattoo needs in the area. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate your business.
Laura D.
After trying two other companies, finally found a tattoo service that gets it right. Quality work, honest pricing, and they stand behind their work. Best tattoo near me. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you for sharing your experience! It is customers like you who make what we do so rewarding.
Omar N.
Decent service. Not the cheapest option but you can tell they know what theyre doing. Took a bit longer than quoted but the end result was good. Would probably use again.
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Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
We really appreciate this review! Our tattoo shop team in Chicago works hard to deliver quality results. Thanks for your trust.
Jessica M.
Really impressed with the quality of tattoo service we received. Professional team, showed up on time, and the work was exactly what we needed. Best tattoo near me. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you so much for the kind words! We take pride in our work and it means a lot when customers notice.
Amanda H.
From the initial call to job completion, everything was smooth. The tattoo team was friendly, knowledgeable, and left everything clean. Excellent tattoo near you. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate your business.
Ryan W.
Had a difficult tattoo issue that other companies could not handle. This team diagnosed it quickly and fixed it properly. Expert tattoo service nearby. (Chicago)
Response from Great Lakes Tattoo
Thank you for sharing your experience! It is customers like you who make what we do so rewarding.
Location
Chicago, IL 60601
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026