Chicago mattress shopping: stores, showrooms, and home trials. Browse the MattressNut mattress-store directory before planning the wider route.
Quick answer: start in Lincoln Park and Clybourn, then compare the delivered offer
Chicago shoppers can make a useful first local pass in the Lincoln Park and Clybourn corridor, where several showrooms sit close enough for a controlled comparison. Confirm the exact floor model before driving, then record the construction, firmness, delivery service, and return terms instead of comparing sale tags alone.
Downtown, neighborhood, and suburban stores can quote the same mattress with different access and delivery conditions. Test the local feel first; if the floor does not answer the full-night question, compare a home-trial offer only after you have a written total and a workable plan for delivery to your bedroom.
Where to try mattresses in Chicago
The most efficient comparison area is the Lincoln Park/Clybourn corridor. The stores below publish a Chicago address and a way to test the brand or mattress category. Floor models and hours can change, so use the retailer's own page before leaving home.
| Store | Address | What you can compare |
|---|---|---|
| Saatva Lincoln Park Viewing Room | 1534 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642 | Saatva's mattress range, including three Classic comfort levels; orders are delivered. |
| Purple — Lincoln Park | 1565 N. Halsted St., Space #N04, Chicago, IL 60610 | Purple's official page lists seven mattresses available to try, with pickup and delivery options. |
| Sleep Number Chicago | 1801 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 | Adjustable-air testing, pressure mapping, and help from a Sleep Number specialist. |
| Tempur-Pedic Chicago Webster Place | 2191 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 | A personal sleep consultation and the Tempur-Pedic collection in a dedicated showroom. |
| Mattress Firm Clybourn Galleria | 2029 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 | A multi-brand floor; call to confirm the exact model and size you want to test. |
| Chicago Mattress Company | 600 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 | A local manufacturer's portfolio. Its contact page does not publish retail hours, so call first. |
Mattress Firm also lists Chicago locations in Northalsted, Wicker Park, Roscoe Village, and the South Loop. Those branches are useful for route convenience and broader brand access, but selection is location-specific. A product page is not proof that a particular floor model is available.
How to test a mattress in a store
Use a showroom to narrow the field, not to predict an entire year of sleep. Lie in your usual positions for several minutes, roll over, sit on the edge, and ask your partner to change position if you share a bed. Record the exact model, height, firmness, base, and quoted delivery service before moving to the next store. “Medium” and “firm” are not universal scales between brands.
- Ask whether the floor model has the same construction and height as the one on the written quote.
- Check whether the foundation, platform frame, or adjustable base is compatible with that model.
- Request the return policy for the exact item. Clearance, outlet, floor, display, and special-order products can have different terms.
- Measure the building entrance, elevator, hallway turns, apartment door, and bedroom before ordering. Include the base or foundation, not only the mattress.
If the first visit only tells you that you prefer foam, latex, coils, or an adjustable-air bed, that is still useful. Take the category preference home and compare the complete delivered offer instead of buying the first comfortable floor model.
Delivery and returns for a Chicago order
The AS3 is the direct-order option for a shopper who wants a 100-night home trial and free returns. The mattress arrives compressed, so plan where it will be unboxed and confirm that the package can reach the bedroom. Amerisleep's live product page is the source for current availability and terms.
Saatva's official Chicago page says mattress orders are made to order and typically delivered in an estimated 9–21 days, depending on ZIP code. Free white-glove service includes delivery and setup in the room of choice; mattress and foundation removal can be selected at checkout subject to exclusions. Saatva's trial policy gives mattresses 365 nights at home, with a $99 pickup processing fee for a return and a $99 delivery-and-pickup fee for an exchange. The Lincoln Park Viewing Room cannot process returns or exchanges.
Local showroom policies are not interchangeable. Purple's Chicago page lists a 100-night trial and asks customers to allow at least 21 nights before a return. Tempur-Pedic's Chicago flagship advertises a 90-night trial, white-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal. For Mattress Firm or an independent store, ask for the written terms attached to the exact model, especially if it is a floor or clearance item. Keep the receipt, law tag, order confirmation, and delivery photos.
Our two Chicago buying paths
Chicago mattress-store FAQ
Can I buy a Saatva mattress and take it home from Lincoln Park?
No. The Viewing Room is for trying products. Saatva says displayed mattresses are ordered and delivered, so plan for a delivery appointment rather than same-day pickup.
Does Amerisleep have a Chicago showroom?
Amerisleep's current retail directory displays Scottsdale and does not list Chicago. Treat the AS3 as an online recommendation and use its home trial rather than driving to an unlisted location.
Which Chicago route compares the most brands?
Lincoln Park and Clybourn put Saatva, Purple, Sleep Number, Tempur-Pedic, and Mattress Firm close enough for a practical comparison loop. Check the official pages for hours and call ahead for the exact model.
The practical next step
Start with the MattressNut mattress-store hub if you are comparing cities. Within Chicago, use the local stores to identify the feel you want, then compare the written home-trial and delivery terms for Amerisleep AS3 and Saatva Classic before paying. A showroom can shorten the shortlist; only a clear policy and a workable delivery plan make the purchase sensible.