Downtown Chicago is synonymous with innovation and energy, making it the best location for a successful conference or business meeting. Discover top conference venues along Magnificent Mile or within the iconic Loop to host everything from small workshops to large conferences. These venues have premium tech tools, comfortable seating, and breakout zones for collaborative sessions. Browse and book effortlessly with Tagvenue — your fast track to the best spaces in the city.
Prices of conference venues in Downtown Chicago average around $150 hire fee per hour. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Downtown Chicago, based on Tagvenue data:
From $97 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
From $200 | to $400 | hire fee per event |
From $85 | to $4500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2025), the best options include:
Chicago River Ballroom at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown
in Streeterville - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: The elegant Chicago River Ballroom has 6,240 sq.ft of space that can easily accomodate around 500 people. Located on the ML floor of the hotel, this room can be divisable into seven different breakouts, making it perfect...
Erie Conference Room at Workbox - River North
in River North - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: It is a large meeting room with flexible arrangements including boardroom, classroom, and theater styles. The room comes equipped with Zoom Room capabilities, whiteboards, and privacy blinds.
Conference / Meeting Room 1 at Hub116
in River North - rated 4.7/5
Venue said: Each member of your team receives a desk, chair, and phone, with access to the common kitchen and dining areas as well as a high-tech conference room with presentation equipment, including a Mondopad touchscreen collaboration.