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How much does a film production location cost to rent in Chicago?

Film production locations in Chicago average $97 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $119, whereas larger venues run about $152 per hour.

How long do people rent film production locations in Chicago?

Most film production locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 9 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Filmings starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

How popular are film production locations in Chicago?

Our local hosts have welcomed 609 people into their film production locations with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

What's the best day to rent a film production location in Chicago?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking film production locations in Chicago.

Explore professional film production studios in Chicago

Chicago, like London, New York, and other major cities, has the advantage of having highly recognizable urban character. You'll want your film to include the skyline at some point. Romantic and iconic, it offers immediate immersion. Naturally many production studios have windows facing it, particularly in downtown locations. Also be sure to shoot in famous spots like the Magnificent Mile or inside of the Loop. But at some point you'll need to take matters indoors. That's where the repurposed factory lofts, gardens, and dedicated video production studios come in. Many venues you might rent for a film production in Chicago are also themed. Historical period themed bars, pop culture oriented restaurants, and other venues provide an instant way to immerse your audience in a believable setting. These venues cater to events of all kinds, including Chicago film productions.

The best places for film production: locations in the Chicago Area

Richter Studios in Highland Park is one film production location that caters to professionals. This 10,000 square foot studio includes 4 separate production stages and set design/building services on-site. If you're looking to head outdoors for filming as your story is set in Chicago then consider working closer to downtown. Chicago Studio City near Columbus Park 105,000 square feet of stage space. Located a short drive from the city's diverse neighborhoods, you have easy access to any place in town. From here you are minutes away from dive bars, skyscraper rooftop viewing platforms, open air parks, or anywhere else the script demands.

Rent a film production location in Chicago

Studio rentals are plentiful in Chicago. Many you can rent by the hour and come with accessory lighting, screens, fiber internet, and editing suites.. Some are themed and come with props that enhance your film. Others still offer a crew of professionals to assist in video and/or photo production. We also recommend looking at the many lofts around the Near North Side. As former factories they have original factory windows, which provide abundant natural light for a character-rich atmosphere. The exposed brick in the walls and high ceilings are ideal for a variety of narratives. You can shape your surroundings as you please using props, lighting, and the right angle. After all, Chicago's film production rentals and studios are some of the best in the nation.

Reviews for film production locations

Anthony A.
☀️Huge Timber Loft w Exposed Brick & Tons of Light in Chicago
responsive and very communicative and great to cooperate with. The space appears just as advertised and had everything I needed to shoot my short film. She helped in any way she could and made booking this place an easy choice for me...
Chris C.
West Loop Loft with Skyline View & Rooftop
Melissa was super responsive and extremely helpful and accommodating! All around excellent host! I shot a short film in her space and she went above and beyond to make sure my experience was pleasant. The location is beautiful and spacious. I'd say, it's even better than the photos...
Willie D.
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.
This space was absolutely amazing! It was very spacious and had the perfect aesthetics for our film shoot
Andrew D.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
Great host, beautiful space! The video we filmed here looks excellent, and Bethany was very accommodating for our needs
Daniel E.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
Bethany was very helpful and responsive for our film shoot. Gave us a good amount of space, but was also on site to address any issues along the way, of which we had none thanks to her and the Hive team...
Michael G.
Contemporary Space in West Town
Perfect! Hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. Very cool space! Filmed a music video here
Michael G.
Urban, Industrial, downtown gallery, Unique floor plan, lofty bow trussed ceiling + skylight
We used this space to film a music video with our vocal group, and it was perfect! The space is so unique, and the hosts were extremely nice and helpful. We plan on booking again in the future for more projects. Highly Recommended...
Shannon G.
Huge Loft for Production in River West | Exposed Brick + Natural Light
This space is even bigger and better than the photos lead you to believe. Great communication & really fun vibes. I used this for a film shoot for about 10 crew and it was fantastic. Would book again...
Traci H.
Weekday Daytime Hours
This was the perfect space for my filming. Even on a dreary day there was enough light from the windows. The space was as advertised and Chris was extremely attentive...
Mercedes K.
Westloop Podcast & Recording Studio
This was a great space to film a podcast recording
Dominic K.
Loft Photography/video Space (Natural Light)
Jacob and his partner, Skoop, were amazing hosts. Very clear communication, wonderful amenities, and a great place to film any type of project you may have. I would definitely recommend this location again, and I can’t wait to book here again...
Kevin K.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
Great, clean, and open space. Perfect for the music video that I filmed. Host was great and helped with each and every need
Ruth L.
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.
Shannon is an amazing host. Very flexible and pleasant to work with. Her space is beautiful. It was perfect for my film shoot which requiered a homey interview space. I will rent this space again for sure...
Khiana L.
West Loop Loft with Skyline View & Rooftop
this space was great! We used it to film an interview and it was a great, clean, and well decorated space
Lisa L.
Wicker Park Designer Condo with Skyline View
Host was incredibly responsive! Place was beautiful and as advertised. Wonderful view from the rooftop deck for filming. Would highly recommend...
Patrick N.
Unique 2-Level Space with Secret Garden in West Town
Used this location for a film shoot. Staff was responsive and very helpful to make the shoot go as as smoothly as possible
Tavares P.
West Loop Loft with Skyline View & Rooftop
booked with Melissa to film a cooking segment for Facebook. She was super responsive to my inquiries, and made sure I was all squared away before departing. Her place is AMAZING, the kitchen is a chef’s dream, and the view of the skyline is incredible! I’ll definitely book...
Francisco S.
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.
needed to make our set go at an easy and very understanding. Her space was fantastic. Everything in her space was needed for our film. Everyone was came loved it! Would book again for another film idea...
Spirit Juice S.
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.
It was great filming at this space! Perfect for the b-roll we needed, though if anyone were looking to capture audio, it's important to note that it's directly next to the L train, so sound would be a bit trickier...
Dennis T.
West Loop Loft with Skyline View & Rooftop
This space was exactly what we needed for our film production. It’s even more charming in person than in the listing photos. Melissa was a warm and gracious host. She walked us through the rental and answered any questions before turning over the keys. I would absolutely rent this...

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