You won’t need to go far to find top banquet halls in Chicagoland — we’ve rounded up the best of them right here. From historic halls in Oak Park to sleek lofts tucked away in West Town, the area’s packed with places that punch above their price tag. Want a DIY-friendly hall that lets you bring your own food and DJ? Those exist. Prefer something turnkey with catering, décor and AV sorted? We’ve got plenty of those too. And yes — you’ll find those low-key spots locals love that don’t show up on the big wedding blogs. Keep scrolling — your ideal hall’s probably already on this list. Go look now!
The cost of banquet halls averages around $35 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Chicagoland, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From $28 | to $65 | per person |
| From $150 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1500 | to $10000 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find banquet halls in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Chicagoland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 120 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 200 and 250 guests | prices average $200 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 310 guests | prices average $4962 hire fee per event |
Page last updated in December 2025
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