How much does a meetup venue cost to rent in Chicago?
Meetup venues in Chicago average $91 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular meetup venues
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from$35/hr
Strategy Room
West Loop, Chicago, IL
4.9(41)
5Office Meeting Room
...Fully equipped meeting room for up to 5 people in a convenient West Loop location. Room has flat panel display, whiteboard, conference phone and wifi. Access to outdoor terrace as well. Coffee and water are served. Guest parking is $3/hour, subject to availability...
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from$145/hr
Bright & Airy Gorgeous Loft | Meeting Ready
West Town, Chicago, IL
5.0(91)
20Apartment Loft
This early 1900's warehouse loft was formerly a Prohibition era distillery, then a spring factory for several decades, and was most recently converted into a gorgeous loft space with tremendous natural, north-facing light and an inspiring, clean aesthetic The space has a wood burning fireplace...
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from$65/hr
Boardroom in West Loop Business Center
Near West Side, Chicago, IL
4.9(16)
12Boardroom
...Excellent choice for executive board meetings and other high level business meetings. This room has a private outdoor terrace. Features Include: Phone & internet connections & transfers Flat screen TV/monitor Coffee & water Professional catering available Walk out garden terrace After hours availability Guest parking (based upon availability...
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from$95/hr
Flexible Meeting Space in Wicker Park
West Town, Chicago, IL
4.7(56)
12Meeting Room
...Perfect for team meetings, rehearsals, or casual celebrations, The Freight Room is an industrial space flexible enough to suit a variety of needs. The Freight Room is located in the heart of Wicker Park, within walking distance of the neighborhood's best restaurants, bars, cafes...
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from$175/hr
Modern & Well-Appointed Conference Space on the Western Bank of the River
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
5.0(29)
45Classroom
...This 744 sqft well-appointed meeting space features high-end amenities, sits 40 comfortably but has a maximum capacity of 45 people, and can be set up in several different configurations to suit the needs of your group. Our modern conference center is the perfect...
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from$105/hr
Hybrid Team Space - Modular, Bright, Collaborative in the Heart of the Loop for group offsite meetings - Great City Views! Collaboration Room Y
Chicago Loop, IL
5.0(23)
12Boardroom
10 Boardroom + 4 Lounge Seating Features: Portable 45” TV equipped with Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams capability Jabra 710 Unified Wireless Speaker Logitech PTZ Camera Fast, secure Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity Whiteboard Extra tables for catering or drinks/snacks Windows open / heat adjustable...
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from$100/hr
High-End Meeting Space with River Views
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
4.9(47)
20Meeting Room
Association Forum. ...This 529 sqft well-appointed meeting space features high-end amenities, a maximum capacity of 20 people, and can be set up in several different configurations to suit the needs of your group. Our modern conference center is the perfect place for your next meeting...
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from$50/hr
Multipurpose Program Room in Old Town
Old Town, Chicago, IL
4.9(236)
20Multipurpose Space
**No Alcohol | No Parties | Creative Use Only** Our multipurpose program room is located in Old Town right by the North/Clybourn Red Line Stop. We'd love to host your next creative event! *Note: Please check on availability before sending a booking request. Building closes...
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from$67/hr
Hybrid Team Space - Modular, Bright, Collaborative in the Heart of the Loop for group offsite meetings - Great City Views! Cerf Boardroom
Chicago Loop, IL
5.0(25)
12Meeting Room
10 Boardroom Features: 65” TV Screen (wireless and HDMI connection available) Fast, secure Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity Whiteboard Extra tables for catering or drinks/snacks Windows open / heat adjustable...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are meetup venues in Chicago?
Our local hosts have welcomed 111888+ people into their meetup venues with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent meetup venues in Chicago?
Most meetup venues are scheduled for 6 hours, with 18 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Meetups starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Discover unique and casual meetup venues in Chicago
Whether you're interested in polishing your Spanish, the intricacies of advanced chess, or simply want to socialize with new friends your age, casual meetups are one of the best ways to enjoy the experience. Every day in Chicago there are thousands of gatherings to choose from, so where are the best venues to find your people?
Have you considered holding a meetup of your own? Let the party come to you by renting a meetup venue in Chicago. You'll have to advertise the activity, of course. Websites like Meetup.com, message boards, social media, and flyers posted in town are a great way, as is word of mouth if the community is an active one. After which, it's time to start looking at places to hold your shin-dig.
Have you considered holding a meetup of your own? Let the party come to you by renting a meetup venue in Chicago. You'll have to advertise the activity, of course. Websites like Meetup.com, message boards, social media, and flyers posted in town are a great way, as is word of mouth if the community is an active one. After which, it's time to start looking at places to hold your shin-dig.
Flexible venues for group meetups in Chicago
When starting any new group meetup, attendance tends to be difficult to confirm. Especially when the weather turns to snow, or the venue is far from a person's home. Flexible venues that are affordable and able to house a variable number of group members is best. For community oriented events, check out public school classrooms, fire halls, church spaces, community centers, and nonprofits. Cultural institutions are also eager to help when your meetup aligns with their mission. Language classes for locals is something many cultural institutions would be excited to host.
Other casual meetup venues in Chicago will cost a little to secure, but never a lot. The price tag depends mostly on the size and location of your space. Amenities like bathrooms, audio-visual equipment, and assistant staff matters as well. Hotels, coworking spaces, auditoriums, and libraries are a good place to search for technologically equipped venues. Do you need smart tech, projectors, and computers to display media for your audience? If so then you'd better be sure your chosen venue has it on hand from the onset.
Other casual meetup venues in Chicago will cost a little to secure, but never a lot. The price tag depends mostly on the size and location of your space. Amenities like bathrooms, audio-visual equipment, and assistant staff matters as well. Hotels, coworking spaces, auditoriums, and libraries are a good place to search for technologically equipped venues. Do you need smart tech, projectors, and computers to display media for your audience? If so then you'd better be sure your chosen venue has it on hand from the onset.
Try renting a meetup venue in Chicago
Renting community meetup spaces in Chicago need not be a difficult matter. Start by browsing the website of the space you have in mind. Most will have a section for event rentals that clearly lays out the terms of any use case. You'll be surprised to learn how many organizations keep space on hand for meetup venues. Hotels, conference rooms, restaurants, bars, museums, universities…You really are spoiled for choices.
Reviews for meetup venues
Tas A.
Newly Renovated Chic Multipurpose Space with Modern Amenities and Photo Booth in River West
space. The host was amazimg, the space was perfect, so perfect that we will most certainly book again. Everything we needed for our model meeting was availble. The pictures are beautiful but the space is even more amazing in person...
Matthew F.
Bright And Sunny Open Loft With Exposed Brick Walls
Beautiful space to host business meetings
Nick B.
Bright And Sunny Open Loft With Exposed Brick Walls
Beautiful ** space -- conducive to a great meeting. Wifi worked great. Comfortable.
Only complaint is we weren't provided with the correct door code until a few minutes before our booking, and at that point I'd already provided the incorrect code to my colleagues and they had some difficulty getting...
Brian B.
Bright And Sunny Open Loft With Exposed Brick Walls
Amazing space. Super nice hosts and plenty of comfortable spots. We used it for a 2 day team meeting and it was great. West loop is a great neighborhood too. Thanks...
Lindsey F.
Bright And Sunny Open Loft With Exposed Brick Walls
away with instructions! The space was easy to access with great instructions. The space was very comfy and tranquil. We hosted an offsite executive meeting of 8 and it was perfect! It is located near the L so you can hear the train some times but it didn't bother...
Isabella S.
Spectacular Corner 3BR Loft In Fulton Market, Newly Renovated
The space was incredible! Worked well for our 15-person meeting and having the separate bedrooms was great for breakout sessions. Instructions were clearly communicated and the location couldn’t be beat. Would definitely book this location again...
John G.
Modern Meeting Space between Chicago’s West Town and Fulton Market
room was great - meets our needs perfectly
Jason K.
Midnight Cinema Studios
Everyone was super helpful and made sure I got what I needed to execute my shoot. Paul was such a great guy, and enjoyed meeting him. Definitely will be using this space again and highly recommend this space to any video filmmaker wanting to have a dope space in there...