Conference Venues for Rent in Downtown Chicago, IL

Prices of conference venues average around $200 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• The Izard at One East Wacker in Chicago Loop - rated 5/5
  Venue said: Inside The Izard conference room, you will find a collaborative and productive environment with a cutting-edge conferencing system — perfect for your team's big ideas.

• Ohio River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown in Streeterville - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: The space is arranged with modular tables and chairs in a U-shaped layout, leaving an open area at the front. Room features: The room provides a projector, conference call facilities and air conditioning to support meetings...

• Aspire A at Eurostars Magnificent Mile in River North - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: Aspire A is half the size of Aspire, offering a more intimate space, ideal for business events or private dinners and receptions. The maximum capacity is up to 60 people.

You'll find conference 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 Downtown Chicago, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller conference venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Downtown Chicago, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Turnkey/Training Space at Association Forum, rated 4.9/5 - training room for 30 guests
  Venue said: A whiteboard and conference call facilities support collaborative discussion and remote participation. Best for: Instructor-led training, presentation-led sessions and structured workshops.

• Wabash River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown, rated 4.9/5 - boardroom for 20 guests
  Venue said: A suspended ceiling with recessed lighting provides even, glare-free illumination and an enclosed, private atmosphere. Room features: Built-in PA system and conference-call facilities provide on-site audio and teleconferencing...

• Screening Room at Noisefloor, rated 5/5 - screening room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Open to all video content creators, we built the space to cultivate an environment where daily screenings, DCP approvals, private screenings, workshops, Q&A panels, and beyond can occur.

Cheap conference venues in Downtown Chicago start from $200 hire fee per event or $800 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Buckingham A at Club Quarters Hotel, Chicago, Central Loop, from $200 hire fee per event (up to 75 guests seated)
  Venue said: Best for: Corporate meetings and training sessions, business breakfasts and networking receptions, and small private dinners all suit this hotel. Location: Central Loop provides a dense commercial core near theatres, museums...

• Rock River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 55 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Rock River room is 826 square feet and located on the meeting level of the hotel which can be accessed from the ground level via elevator. The meeting level is a separate, private level away from the hotel lobby and public...

• Meeting Lounge 3:5 at Two Thirty, from $50 hire fee per hour (up to 1 guests seated)
  Venue said: A lounge-style meeting room for four. Couch and lounge chairs instead of a conference table, so it suits one-on-ones, interviews, small client conversations and focused work.