Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30 AM
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 9:11 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 876-9667 to confirm.
Location & directions
500 West Madison StreetChicago, IL 60661
About Panda Express
Located at 500 West Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois, Panda Express is a Chinese restaurant. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Panda Express is open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
You can visit for takeout.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (312) 876-9667.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661
- Phone
- (312) 876-9667
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Panda Express’s weekday schedule with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:30 AM, earlier than 84% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 85.5 hours a week, 19 hours more than the local median of 67. 90% of Chinese restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Panda Express is one of them.
Compared with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
We don’t have Panda Express’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Panda Express there are 280 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 910 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (135), Bars & Pubs (116), Sandwiches & Delis (77), and Bakeries & Desserts (71).
Competition is strong: 12 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 74 within three miles. The closest is Silk Road Of Chicago, 0.3 mi away.
292 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternBenj Yehuda< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsCinnabon< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsMadison Tavern< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisHalsted Street Deli< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Panda Express's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Panda Express open on Sunday?
Yes, Panda Express is open on Sundays: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Panda Express located?
Panda Express is located at 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661.
What is the phone number of Panda Express?
You can call Panda Express at (312) 876-9667.
Does Panda Express offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Panda Express, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Panda Express wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Panda Express open late?
Yes – Panda Express is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Panda Express?
There are 910 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Panda Express. Nearby options include Benj Yehuda (< 0.1 mi), Cinnabon (< 0.1 mi), and Starbucks (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Panda Express?
12 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Silk Road Of Chicago, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
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