420 · ChicagoApril 2026 · 5 min read
420 Dispensary Deals Near Chicago — New Buffalo is 90 Minutes Away
Chicago has dispensaries, but Illinois' cannabis taxes (up to 41%) make prices brutal. New Buffalo, Michigan — 90 minutes east on I-94 — has 29 dispensaries with Michigan's lower prices. On 420, those already-lower prices drop another 20-50%. It's the best 420 deal within driving distance of Chicago.
Driving Directions from Chicago
1Take I-94 East / I-90 East from Chicago
2Continue on I-94 East through Indiana (~75 miles)
3Cross into Michigan — take Exit 1 (New Buffalo)
4Dispensaries line US-12 and M-239
Distance: ~75 miles · Drive time: ~90 min · Route: I-94 East to Exit 1
Why Michigan Beats Illinois on 420
- No 41% tax — Michigan's excise tax is 10% vs Illinois' combined 25-41%
- 29 shops competing — competition drives prices down further
- $20 ounces at Bloomery — try finding that in Illinois
- 50% off first purchase at Kush-E-Mart — half off everything
- 420 deals stack on top of already-lower Michigan prices
Best 420 Deals for Chicago Visitors
- Kush-E-Mart — 50% off entire first purchase. The single best deal.
- Border Buds — 40% off first purchase + free 3.5g over $100. Early bird special before 11am.
- Bloomery — $20/oz shake, $35 Red Tier ounces. Bulk paradise.
- Vibe — 50% off deli flower, Jeeter specials.
- Supergood — BOGO deals on flower, edibles, vapes.
Make It a Day Trip
New Buffalo is a beach town on Lake Michigan. Combine your 420 shopping with lunch at Redamak's (legendary burgers since 1946), a walk on the beach, or gaming at Four Winds Casino (5 minutes away). King of Budz has a consumption lounge where you can enjoy your purchases legally on-site before heading home.