I'm from Minneapolis and the first time I was at Ikea I felt like I was in a different world. It has an atmosphere like no other. Here at home I make sure I tell people to stop and just look in the big blue store if they head to Chi-town. Guaranteed for a purchase. You can't help it. And I love the cart escalators. I drive the 8 hours once a month just to shop.
Pros: Great deals, good parking, escalators for carts
Cons: far away
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