Q- What deals does my 10-store / 15-store champ card get me?
A - The 10% / 15% discount is valid on books at all participating stores for the next year. Stores may choose to extend the discount to other products at their discretion. Please check with the individual stores for their policy.
Q - How many bookstores are participating?
A - There are 84 bookstores participating in the 2026 Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl.
Q - Does my 2025 Indie Bookstore Day Champion Card get me discounts during the crawl on Saturday, April 25, 2026?
A - No. The last day you can use the 10% or 15% discount from your 2025 crawl card is Friday, April 24, 2026.
Q - When can I start using my 2026 Indie Bookstore Day Champion Card?
A - As soon as you earn it! In other words, at your 10/15th store during the crawl on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Q - When do tickets for the busses and trolleys go on sale?
A - Tuesday, March 31 at 10 am
Q - How many tickets can I buy at check out for the bus/trolley?
A - There is a max of 10 tickets per transaction.
Q - I have more questions about busses and trolleys. How can I get more info?
A - See the FAQ on the Eventbrite ticket listing for bus/trolley-specific info.
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A - The 10% / 15% discount is valid on books at all participating stores for the next year. Stores may choose to extend the discount to other products at their discretion. Please check with the individual stores for their policy.
Q - How many bookstores are participating?
A - There are 84 bookstores participating in the 2026 Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl.
Q - Does my 2025 Indie Bookstore Day Champion Card get me discounts during the crawl on Saturday, April 25, 2026?
A - No. The last day you can use the 10% or 15% discount from your 2025 crawl card is Friday, April 24, 2026.
Q - When can I start using my 2026 Indie Bookstore Day Champion Card?
A - As soon as you earn it! In other words, at your 10/15th store during the crawl on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Q - When do tickets for the busses and trolleys go on sale?
A - Tuesday, March 31 at 10 am
Q - How many tickets can I buy at check out for the bus/trolley?
A - There is a max of 10 tickets per transaction.
Q - I have more questions about busses and trolleys. How can I get more info?
A - See the FAQ on the Eventbrite ticket listing for bus/trolley-specific info.
[More Q&A coming soon, so check back!]