5 Best 3D Printing Shops in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A one-off prototype and a 10,000-unit production run need very different kinds of 3D printing shops, and the Chicago area has both. Between the shops on this page, Google reviewers have left 262 reviews, and every one of them holds a rating of 4.3 or better, with three sitting at 4.8 or above. The differences that matter here are turnaround time and what materials each shop actually runs.

Short answer: TH3D Studio carries the most reviews on this page at 4.8 stars across 145 reviews, largely for custom prototypes and printer parts. For production-grade nylon parts and fast SLS turnaround, 3DPX Additive Manufacturing stands out at 4.6 across 25 reviews, with reviewers reporting parts ready in under 24 hours. Same-day and next-day turnaround comes up repeatedly across the smaller specialist shops on this page.

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Chicago's 3D printing shops, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	TH3D Studio LLC	4.8 ★	145	Custom prototypes and printer parts	View ›
2	Unity3Dprintscorp	4.9 ★	37	Custom prints and design work	View ›
3	3D Printing Chicago	4.3 ★	36	Budget prints and quick online quotes	View ›
4	3DPX Additive Manufacturing	4.6 ★	25	Production-grade SLS and CNC parts	View ›
5	RE3DTECH	4.9 ★	19	Multi-Jet Fusion nylon parts	View ›

5 Best 3D Printing Shops in Chicago (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

TH3D Studio LLC

4.8145 Google reviews

TH3D Studio operates out of the Chicago metro area, offering custom 3D printing services alongside its better-known line of 3D printer upgrade parts and accessories, which it sells online. Reviewers describe working directly with staff on prototype design, material selection, and turnaround, not just placing a standard order. The company also offers web hosting services as a side offering for customers who need it.

What people praise

Staff act as design collaborators, not just order-takers, on prototype work
Same-day turnaround delivered even when a longer window was quoted
Fair pricing on smaller print jobs

Worth knowing

A handful of reviewers report friction over installation-damage disputes on purchased parts
Support is split between free documentation and paid one-on-one help

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume145 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The most reviewed shop on this page by a wide margin, and the 4.8 rating holds up across 145 opinions. Best suited to custom prototype work where you want a real back-and-forth with the person printing your part.

Website +1312-858-8433 Directions

840 S Lake Park Ave Bldg 2, Hobart, IN 46342

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Unity3Dprintscorp

4.937 Google reviews

Unity3Dprintscorp is based in Schaumburg and offers CAD design, prototyping, and 3D printing across FDM, SLA, SLS, and multi-color processes, using materials including nylon, PETG, PLA, and TPU. Reviewers describe ordering both finished decorative pieces and functional prototypes, with the company handling design work when a customer doesn't already have a print-ready file. It takes appointments through online booking.

What people praise

Handles design work for customers without a ready-to-print file
Fast turnaround reported across multiple reviews
Wide material range across FDM, SLA, and SLS processes

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than some of the larger shops on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume37 · 90th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A near-perfect 4.9 across 37 reviews. Its combination of design help and print variety makes it a strong option for a first-time prototype without an existing 3D file.

Website Book now +1847-800-0248 Directions

10 N Martingale Rd #400, Schaumburg, IL 60173

#3🕑 Open 7 days

3D Printing Chicago

4.336 Google reviews

3D Printing Chicago runs out of a home-based storefront on Chicago's Northwest side near Irving Park and Elston, offering instant online quotes for FDM and resin prints in materials including PLA, PETG, ABS, nylon, and PolySmooth. It also offers CAD design help for customers who need an idea turned into a printable file. The shop operates with ten printers running continuously and offers both local pickup and nationwide shipping.

What people praise

Instant online quote system with no sign-up required
Next-day turnaround reported even on rush orders
Lower overhead from the home-based setup keeps prices down

Worth knowing

Home-based storefront setup surprised a couple of reviewers expecting a traditional shop

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume36 · 83rd

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.3 rating across 36 reviews. The instant quote tool and lower prices make it a solid pick for a straightforward, budget-conscious print job.

Website +1773-966-0555 Directions

4159 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

3DPX Additive Manufacturing

4.625 Google reviews

3DPX Additive Manufacturing operates out of River North, combining SLS 3D printing, CNC machining, and design engineering under one roof, with a second facility in Columbia, South Carolina. It's FDA registered as a medical device manufacturer and ISO 13485 certified, and handles everything from single prototypes to production runs of 10,000-plus parts. Reviewers repeatedly compare its turnaround favorably against larger national services like Xometry.

What people praise

Parts turned around in under 24 hours in multiple reviewer accounts
FDA registration and ISO 13485 certification back its production claims
Staff proactively suggest design changes to improve part quality

Worth knowing

Currently limited to SLS printing rather than also offering FDM or SLA in-house

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume25 · 77th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.6 rating across 25 reviews, with reviewers who've also used larger national 3D printing services naming 3DPX as faster and higher quality. The clear pick for production-grade or medical-adjacent parts.

Website +1312-896-3399 Directions

410 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60654

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

RE3DTECH

4.919 Google reviews

RE3DTECH operates out of Libertyville, specializing in Multi-Jet Fusion 3D printing using PA12 nylon for functional, tight-tolerance parts. Reviewers describe working directly with staff on design tweaks and NDAs for product development work, not just placing standing orders. According to its own site, RE3DTECH has since joined GoProto, Stanfordville Machine & Manufacturing, and Phoenix Proto Technologies to form a combined company called Uptive, which now also offers injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight tight tolerances on small, functional parts
Staff work directly with customers through the design and prototyping process
Competitive pricing on Multi-Jet Fusion work, according to repeat customers

Worth knowing

Its site now redirects to Uptive, the combined company it joined, so confirm current ordering process before assuming the standalone RE3DTECH process still applies

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume19 · 70th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating across 19 reviews, all from reviewers doing repeat or ongoing production work. Worth a call to confirm how the Uptive merger has changed its process for new customers.

Website +1847-752-8774 Directions

2441 Commerce Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each shop. Volume is how many customers actually left a review, weighed against the others on this page. Confidence combines the two, so newer or smaller shops with fewer reviews carry a lower confidence score even at a high rating. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No shop can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does 3D printing cost in Chicago? (2026)

Cost depends heavily on the process, material, and part size. Simple FDM prints in PLA or PETG run far cheaper than production-grade SLS nylon parts or CNC-machined pieces, and most shops on this page price by quote rather than a flat rate.

What to ask before you hire a 3D printing shop

Which printing process do you use for this job, FDM, SLA, or SLS?
What materials are available, and which is right for my part’s use case?
What’s the realistic turnaround time for my order size?
Do you offer design help if I don’t have a print-ready file?
Can you handle a production run, or just one-off prototypes?
Do you offer local pickup, or is shipping the only option?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these shops?

We pulled real Google ratings, review counts, and review text for 3D printing shops serving Chicago, then ranked them by a weighted mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in August 2026, using live Google data pulled that month.

What’s the difference between FDM, SLA, and SLS printing?

FDM extrudes melted plastic filament layer by layer and is the most common, affordable process. SLA uses liquid resin cured by light for finer detail. SLS uses powdered material, often nylon, fused by a laser, and is common for production-grade parts, which is what 3DPX and RE3DTECH specialize in.

How fast can I get a 3D print made in Chicago?

Several shops on this page report same-day or next-day turnaround for standard jobs, based on reviewer accounts, though production-scale orders naturally take longer.

The bottom line

For a custom prototype where you want a real back-and-forth with the person printing it, TH3D Studio’s 4.8 rating across 145 reviews makes it the safest starting point. If you need production-grade SLS parts fast, 3DPX’s FDA registration and sub-24-hour turnaround reports make it the stronger call.

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