AvailableTeacup size
Willow
- Age
- 8 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Long coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 3.5 lbs
- Price
- $700
Chicago, the suburbs and downstate Illinois
Chihuahua Puppies for Sale in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is closer to our home in Minneapolis than most people think: one long day in the car, or about ninety minutes in the air. We are Twin Cities Chihuahuas, a family that raises only Chihuahuas, and Illinois families either drive up to collect their puppy or meet one of us at O'Hare or Midway after we fly it there in the cabin.
90 Minutes to O'HareTypical nonstop flight time
Or a Weekend DriveAbout 400 miles on I-94 and I-90
Winter-Ready AdviceWe live with the same cold
Daily Weight LogDelivery options
In our house now
Full puppy list
Chihuahua Puppies Available for Illinois and Chicago Families
Every puppy below is in our Minneapolis home today. Each one is $700, and each listing shows age, coat, gender and our estimate of adult weight.
AvailableTeacup size
Maple
- Age
- 7 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Smooth coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 3.5 lbs
- Price
- $700
AvailableTeacup size
Juniper
- Age
- 8 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Smooth coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $700
AvailableTeacup size
Aurora
- Age
- 7 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Long coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $700
AvailableTeacup size
Cedar
- Age
- 8 weeks
- Gender
- Male
- Coat
- Long coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3.5 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $700
AvailableTeacup size
Acorn
- Age
- 7 weeks
- Gender
- Male
- Coat
- Smooth coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $700
| Puppy | Size | Gender | Coat and color | Age | Est. adult weight | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | Teacup | Female | Long coat, White with blue-gray markings | 8 weeks | 3 to 3.5 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Loon | Teacup | Male | Long coat, Black and white | 7 weeks | 3 to 4 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Maple | Teacup | Female | Smooth coat, Cream | 7 weeks | 3 to 3.5 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Juniper | Teacup | Female | Smooth coat, White | 8 weeks | 3 to 4 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Aurora | Teacup | Female | Long coat, Blue merle and white | 7 weeks | 3 to 4 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Cedar | Teacup | Male | Long coat, Fawn and white | 8 weeks | 3.5 to 4 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Acorn | Teacup | Male | Smooth coat, Fawn and white | 7 weeks | 3 to 4 lbs | $700 | Available |
| Frost | Toy | Male | Long coat, White | 18 weeks | 4 to 5 lbs | $700 | Available |
Two good routes
Chihuahua Breeders in Illinois Rarely Offer This Choice
Type chihuahua Chicago for sale, or chihuahua for sale Chicago, into a search bar and you will find rescues, suburban pet store listings and a long tail of classified ads. Very few results are a family who bred the litter in their own house and will either welcome you there or bring the puppy to you.
Drive Up and Collect
From the Loop it is roughly 400 miles, typically 6 to 7 hours through Madison and Eau Claire. Plenty of Chicago families make it a weekend: arrive the evening before, collect by appointment in the morning, and head home with a fed puppy in a secure carrier, stopping every two hours.
You meet the mother, see where the litter grew up and spend about twenty minutes with us on feeding and low blood sugar.
We Fly to O'Hare or Midway
One of us flies out of MSP with your puppy in a soft carrier under the seat, one of our shortest flights, and meets you just outside security. The puppy never goes in the cargo hold and never travels with a hired courier.
If you have family in the Twin Cities or a friend driving through, a third option is to send them to collect for you. Give us their name in writing first.
Side by side
Chihuahua Puppies for Sale in Chicago: Which Route Fits You
Our clear preference for Chicago families: if you can spare the weekend, drive up.
Seeing our home and the mother answers questions no website can, and the puppy travels with you from its first minute away from the litter. If time is short, the O'Hare flight is so brief that it is an easy trip for a puppy that eats well. Families comparing chihuahua puppies for sale Chicago sellers list should ask every one of them the same question: who will be with the puppy while it travels?
| Option | Typical travel for the puppy | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Flight to O'Hare (ORD) | About 1.5 hours, nonstops most days | North side, northwest suburbs |
| Flight to Midway (MDW) | About 1.5 hours when a nonstop runs | South side, southwest suburbs, northwest Indiana |
| Drive up and collect | 6 to 7 hours in your car, plus stops | Families who want to meet the mother |
| Trusted person collects | Depends on their route | Families with relatives in Minnesota |
Across the state
Chihuahuas for Sale in Illinois, From the Lake to Downstate
Where you live in Illinois changes the best way to get your puppy home.
Chicago and the Collar Counties
Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville and Schaumburg families usually meet us at O'Hare. Orland Park, Joliet and Hammond families often find Midway quicker when it has a nonstop that week.
Chihuahua Puppies for Sale in Central Illinois
From MSP, flights to Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign and Springfield usually connect through Chicago, which doubles the day for a small puppy. Most central Illinois families drive to O'Hare, or drive the whole way up to us, which from Peoria is about the same distance as from the Loop.
Rockford and the Quad Cities
Moline is typically around five hours from us by car, close enough that most Quad Cities families simply drive up. Rockford families split between the drive and O'Hare.
Winter and city life
A Chicago Winter With a Chihuahua Puppy
Chicago winters look a lot like ours, so we can be specific. A puppy that comes home between November and March will do most of its business on pee pads indoors for the first weeks, and that is fine. Outside, use a coat every time, keep outings to a few minutes below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and wipe salt off its paws when it comes in. Wind off Lake Michigan makes the lakefront noticeably colder than the forecast. Our Chihuahua winter care guide was written for Minnesota winters and applies almost word for word.
Chihuahua Dogs for Sale in Chicago Apartments
People searching chihuahua dogs for sale in Chicago often live in a two-flat or a high-rise, and a Chihuahua suits both. Start teaching quiet at the door in the first week, before hallway noise turns into a barking habit, and carry the puppy through lobbies and elevators until its vaccines are complete.
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Our Chihuahuas in Their New Homes
Pictures families sent us after their puppy settled in.
Getting started
Chihuahua Puppies for Sale in Illinois: Licensing and Next Steps
Illinois requires a rabies vaccine by about 4 months of age, with a county rabies tag, and Chicago adds a city dog license through the City Clerk. Your puppy arrives younger, so your vet schedules it; fees vary by county. Every puppy we raise is $700.
- ApplySend the free adoption application and tell us whether you plan to drive or fly.
- We replyWe contact you within 24 hours to talk through the puppies and your home.
- Pick a dateA weekend pickup, or a flight date with the cost quoted up front.
- Bring it homeRecords, weight log, starter food, Nutri-Cal and a blanket from the litter come with it.
Chicago and Illinois Chihuahua Questions
Where can I find chihuahua puppies for sale in Chicago?
Chicago has shelters, rescues and online sellers, but few home breeders inside the city. We are a home breeder about an hour and a half away by air, and one of us flies your puppy in the cabin to O'Hare or Midway and hands it over in person. You can also drive up and collect.
How long is the drive from Chicago to pick up a puppy?
About 400 miles, which typically takes 6 to 7 hours on I-90 and I-94 through Wisconsin, plus stops. Many families stay overnight in the Twin Cities, collect the puppy by appointment in the morning, and stop every two hours on the way home so the puppy can eat a little and rest.
Do you have Chihuahua puppies for sale in central Illinois?
Our puppies are all raised in our home, but central Illinois families buy from us regularly. Most meet us at O'Hare, since Peoria, Bloomington and Springfield usually need a connection from MSP. If a direct flight to your local airport is available that week, we will consider it.
Does a Chihuahua puppy need a license in Chicago?
Yes. Chicago requires dogs to be licensed with the City Clerk, and Illinois counties also require a rabies tag once a puppy has had its rabies vaccine, usually by about 4 months of age. Your vet handles the shot and the county tag; check the city and county for current fees.