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from$98/hr
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.

West Loop, Chicago, IL

4.9(177)
Venue capacity icon10

Apartment Loft

Large open spacious loft with 14-foot ceilings, 1500 square feet, modern concrete features. Open area includes a living room and dining space and private guest bathroom. Kitchen is fully stocked with cookware and dishes. Coffee maker and electric tea kettle. The loft is great for...
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from$50/hr
Multipurpose Program Room in Old Town

Old Town, Chicago, IL

4.9(230)
Venue capacity icon20

Multipurpose Space

**No Alcohol | No Parties | Creative Use Only** Events may be affected by Covid-19 guidelines for the City of Chicago. Please inquire by message before sending a booking request. Our multipurpose program room is located in Old Town right by the North/Clybourn Red Line...
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from$99/hr
Versatile Meeting Space & Conference Room In Private River North Suite

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(42)
Venue capacity icon42

Conference Room

...HP all-in-ones for remote and hybrid connectivity are also included. Perfect for Boardroom Meetings, Sales Meetings, Luncheons, Client Meetings, Presentations, Lecture, Mixer, Cocktail Party, Reception, Corporate Breakfasts, Fundraising Event, Film Shoot, Photo Shoot, Photography, Brainstorming, Casting, Discussions, Lectures, Group Work Sessions, Breakfasts, Happy...
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from$55/hr
N Wabash Ave NIMBLER classroom

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(4)
Venue capacity icon20

Classroom

...to teach a few lessons? look no further! Our NIMBLER Classroom is perfect for you. Seat in a comfortable high chair and lecture from our laptop cart podium. Able to seat from 12-18 students this classroom is equipped with whiteboard so no one misses...
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from$30/hr
Large Focus Room Located On Michigan Avenue!

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(236)
Venue capacity icon8

Office Meeting Room

Our large focus room, which fits up to eight people, is where you can work hard with your team, as well as impress your clients. This space offers a unique design, natural lighting and a modern feel. On North Michigan Avenue with more than 6,000...
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from$125/hr
South Loop Multipurpose Event Space

Chicago Loop, IL

4.9(16)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

...no extra charge: • Flip charts and easels • 5 banquet tables (60” round table) We’d love to host your next: • Presentation or lecture • Speaker panel • Networking event • Team meeting • Planning session • Workshop • Training • Fundraiser • Conference • Party • And more! We look forward to hearing from you...
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from$200/hr
Meeting Room with Views of Lincoln Park | Chicago History Museum

Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

4.8(18)
Venue capacity icon50

Classroom

Welcome to Chicago History Museum. This well-appointed meeting space offers an ideal setting for events up to 50 people. It boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lincoln Park plus full A/V capabilities. Six-foot tables and up to 50 chairs are included with the rental of...
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from$200/hr
Meeting Space with Historic Feel in Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon40

Classroom

...and contains artifacts on display from our museum’s collection. With full A/V capabilities, this space is ideal for small corporate meetings, lecture, or presentations. Six-foot tables and up to 40 chairs are included in your rental and can be configured to suit your...
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from$150/hr
Events on North!

Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL

4.8(12)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

...The space comes equipped with Premier Lighting and is great for Music shows, Lectures, Community Theater/ Rehearsals, Art Shows, Parties, Photography and many more events. There’s wheelchair accessible. Has a set up for art to be displayed for visual artist. ***Tables and Chairs are...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Discover how to book a lecture hall in Chicago

Lecture halls in Chicago come in an endless array of styles. From quiet library conference rooms to auditoriums that seat hundreds, your audience is guaranteed to have a comfortable and educational experience with the right choice in venue.
One of the first considerations in booking a lecture hall in Chicago is going to be the location. How easy will it be for guests to access? For out of state clients flying in a location with great access to Chicago's world-class rail transportation network is ideal. Knowing they will save money on car rentals and time spent in traffic will make your event that much more appealing.
It is essential to know you'll be able to share media and be able to display your lecture content with ease. Does your venue feature smartboards, wi-fi, computers, and other technology? While most of these can also be rented it saves time having supporting technology available from the onset.

What large conference venues in Chicago are there to choose from?

You're in luck - Chicago has one of the largest collections of lecture, conference, seminar, and meeting spaces in the country. The city is an educational hub, so libraries, universities, and cultural institutions all offer conference venues year-round. Many of these spaces cater to conferences that focus on their specialties. For example, cultural institutions focused on immigrant history will be much more open to hosting conferences on that subject.
Conferences can also be held in neutral spaces. The Near North Side and other districts house hundreds of warehouses. These are a legacy of Chicago's past as a manufacturing industrial hub. The warehouses are now being repurposed into flexible spaces that can be outfitted to comfortably hold hundreds of people at a time.
Your chosen venue should also have staff to assist with setup and breakdown. Amenities like bathrooms, water fountains, and accessory lighting make even an industrial loft a comfortable place to hold a seminar or conference. For a day-long event catering is a good idea; fortunately you have thousands of restaurant and catering options in Chicago.

Lecture hall audio-visual equipment rental in Chicago

Besides staff and catering you'll also need audio-visual equipment. These are essential unless your chosen venue has reliable and abundant natural light. For filming your conference it's still essential since a passing cloud or bad weather will interfere with the exposure of your video content.
You'll likely need supporting technologies like wall-mounted television sets, speakers, microphones, and more. This way your message finds the eyes and ears of everyone in attendance rather than those closest to the stage. For a more intimate conference you can pare down these requirements, however. Regardless of the subject or scale, pairing your agenda with the right Chicago lecture halls is sure to captivate your audience and leave them eager to learn more.

Reviews for lecture halls

Lynnette M.
Small training classroom overlooking Times Sq. - room 11
This location is perfect for my classroom lectures
Laila D.
Bright & airy Soho style loft studio with exposed brick & outdoor zen garden | ABOUT THE WORK ACTORS STUDIO
The place was beautiful very pretty and cozy! It was perfect for a lecture presentation. Everyone enjoyed it. Thanks a lot. I will definitely book again another time. Laila...
Diane A.
Midtown Event Studio with Beautiful Window Street View on 8th Ave
system across the room with me, etc and even offered to go to the store if we were to need anything else for our lecture. Hanna was very responsive to my calls, and helped me set up the sound system and our microphone by walking me through the process over...
Denise Y.
Creative Event Space & Art Gallery
stocked and spacious. It was exactly what we needed for the size and agenda of our event. It was 9-13 people with both lectures and breakouts into smaller discussion groups...
Luciana K.
Gorgeous Brand New 40 person Meeting Space-Plaza District-now 40% OF
Perfect for the small lecture I was hosting. The staff is just outstanding. Super helpful! Will definitely book again
Scott M.
Amazing Spacious Lounge Ready for your Next Event, Party or Workshop!
Space was amazing. We gave a series of lectures to our work team at the site. The facilities and restrooms were immaculate. The group that owned the space was easy to communicate with...
Ammar A.
Large and Flexible Daylight Studio with Cyc
Great Place. The staff present was really helpful. We used it for a lecture shoot and tried out few of the furniture pieces there. Would highly recommend this place...
Hyeunsun C.
Beautiful house recently remodel with a large backyard with mature trees
in Austin, but this place was the largest and perfect for our shooting. It was such a big place that we could do a lecture shoot with six cameras, including an auto slider and mini jib. The set and props were already perfectly equipped enough not to have to be...