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 - 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!]