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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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![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, ILSSydney H.
“This was an excellent space for a birthday party! I had about 35 guests and we had more than enough room.” -
![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!” -
![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.” -
![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
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SSidney L.
“You really get precise instructions so that your event goes off without any snags.” -
![Hidden Basement Venue at Stylish Sin in Logan Square, Chicago, IL]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHidden Basement Venue
150 guestsStylish SinLogan Square, Chicago, ILDDaniel R.
“Great place. Tons of open room for dancing and moving around.” -
![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
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AAdesina A.
“Space is as advertised, spacious, clean. Host is prompt with replies and helpful. Will return and recommend.” -
![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. -
![Premium Corporate Suite at Two Thirty in River North, Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPremium Corporate Suite
90 guestsTwo ThirtyRiver North, Chicago, ILPPaula M.
“Everything was great, the team on site was very helpful!” -
![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 -
![The Event Hall at One East Wacker in Theatre District, Chicago, IL]()
from $775
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Event Hall
136 guestsOne East WackerTheatre District, Chicago, ILAAdam A.
“Everything! The space was perfect, beautiful, and easy accessible.”
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Chicago, IL
The cost of BYO venues 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 December 2025:
| From $100 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2000 | to $4500 | hire fee per event |
| From $750 | to $1500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Spacious Loft at Lofty Wicker Park in Wicker Park - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘This was an excellent space for a birthday party!’ -
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.’ -
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average $94 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average $175 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central Chicago, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Event Hall at One East Wacker
on 1 East Wacker Drive Floor 2 - 0.5 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The space was perfect, beautiful, and easy accessible.’ -
Aspire B at Eurostars Magnificent Mile
on 660 North State Street - 0.8 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The building is very close to the Mag MIle, food, and the sites of Chicago.’ -
Full Venue Hire at Superior Space
on 1 East Superior Street - 0.8 mi from center.
Venue said: We have more than 70 5-star reviews of our space (happy to share; just ask) and were voted #1 Best Meeting Space in Chicago by the city's most popular event venue platform.
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.
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