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Top BYO Venues in Chicago, IL
BYO venues in Chicago are great for events where you can bring your own drinks and catering. In Wicker Park and Logan Square, you'll find everything from spacious lofts to unique art galleries with flexible layouts. River North has industrial-style venues for a modern vibe, while South Loop and West Town feature rustic warehouses and vintage halls with a historic feel. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, or corporate event, these BYO venues offer plenty of creative freedom. Find and book your spot easily on Tagvenue!
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![Event Area at Gallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton Market in West Loop, Chicago, IL]()
from $94
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Area
35 guestsGallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton MarketWest Loop, Chicago, ILCCorey M.
“Amazing space, great communicative host in Nosa!” -
![Spacious Loft at Lofty Wicker Park in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySpacious Loft
60 guestsLofty Wicker ParkWicker Park, Chicago, ILKKim A.
“The space was beautiful! And our host was so accommodating even letting us come in earlier to set up!” -
![Event Space at Hangout Lighting in West Town, Chicago, IL]()
from $2900
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space
150 guestsHangout LightingWest Town, Chicago, ILJJoshua G.
“Adam and Jennifer were exceptional hosts! Highly recommend!! Thank you for hosting our wedding!” -
![Artesian Space at Artesian Loft in Lakeview, Chicago, IL]()
from $135
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityArtesian Space
100 guestsArtesian LoftLakeview, Chicago, ILSStephanie M.
“I really liked the venue, location, and how flexible the manager of the space was.” -
![Multi-Purpose Space at Windy City Coworking in Albany Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMulti-Purpose Space
30 guestsWindy City CoworkingAlbany Park, Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
AAdesina A.
“Space is as advertised, spacious, clean. Host is prompt with replies and helpful. Will return and recommend.” -
![Entire Gallery at NYCH Art Gallery in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $225
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Gallery
125 guestsNYCH Art GalleryLower West Side, Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
SSidney L.
“You really get precise instructions so that your event goes off without any snags.” -
![Corporate Gatherings at Two Thirty in River North, Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCorporate Gatherings
90 guestsTwo ThirtyRiver North, Chicago, ILPPaula M.
“Everything was great, the team on site was very helpful!” -
![Halsted Space at HALSTED SPACE in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHalsted Space
80 guestsHALSTED SPACELincoln Park, Chicago, ILMMarianne G.
“The space was large and had many different areas for the guests to sit and hang out.” -
![Whole Venue at Row 24 Chicago in Near South Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $550
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsRow 24 ChicagoNear South Side, Chicago, ILThe chandelier in the middle totally steals the show. There's a lofted mezzanine, space for a bar, and the layout’s easy to make your own. Great for weddings, parties, or creative setups. -
![Dynamic Indoor/Outdoor Lounge at Workbox - River North in River North, Chicago, IL]()
from $600
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDynamic Indoor/Outdoor Lounge
140 guestsWorkbox - River NorthRiver North, Chicago, ILAAmanda K.
“Our group really enjoyed our event at Workbox. Grace was an incredible host, very helpful in so many ways!” -
![The Clybourn at iO Theater in Near North Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $2000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Clybourn
4350 guestsiO TheaterNear North Side, Chicago, ILDDeborah M.
“The space was perfect for our event, and everything went beautifully.” -
![Entire Venue at Cielo Dulce in Mckinley Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $4500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
500 guestsCielo DulceMckinley Park, Chicago, ILCielo Dulce is a grand event venue designed to host a variety of celebrations, from weddings to large parties. With a seating capacity of 300 and a standing capacity of 500, it offers flexibility for both intimate and large-scale
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Chicago, IL
The cost of byo venues in Chicago averages around $150 hire fee per hour. 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 Chicago, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $95 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
| From $85 | to $1500 | hire fee per day |
| From $1000 | to $2900 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Event Area at Gallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton Market in West Loop - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The location was super convenient for guests driving and taking public transportation.’ -
Spacious Loft at Lofty Wicker Park in Wicker Park - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great huge space! Worked perfectly for a celebration.’ -
Event Space at Hangout Lighting in West Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Loved the open space layout! Kids could run around. Natural lighting was beautiful...’
You'll find byo venues 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 Chicago, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small byo venues | up to 35 guests | prices average $94 hire fee per hour |
| Medium byo venues | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average $175 hire fee per hour |
| Large byo venues | over 100 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
For popular venues, it's recommended to book 2-6 months in advance, especially for weekends or peak seasons, which include summer (June to August) and the holiday season (November to December). Larger venues accommodating bigger crowds may require even more lead time due to higher demand.
