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Top Conference Venues in Downtown Chicago, IL
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.
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![South Ballroom at The Ivy Hotel in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySouth Ballroom
40 guestsThe Ivy HotelDowntown Chicago, ILLLauren R.
“Good space, great staff, great food options, and conveniently located.” -
![Meeting Room at Le Meridien Essex Chicago in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room
70 guestsLe Meridien Essex ChicagoDowntown Chicago, ILWith its sleek and modern design, the meeting rooms offer a professional yet inviting environment. Whether you are hosting a strategic planning session or a small seminar, the flexible spaces and supportive staff at Le Meridien -
![The Izard at One East Wacker in Theatre District, Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Izard
48 guestsOne East WackerTheatre District, Downtown Chicago, ILTransform your team meetings and brainstorming sessions into moments of inspiration. Inside The Izard conference room, you will find a collaborative and productive environment with a cutting-edge conferencing system — perfect -
![The Studio & Small Conf. Room at IDEA Studio Event Space in Chicago Loop, Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $580
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Studio & Small Conf. Room
150 guestsIDEA Studio Event SpaceChicago Loop, Downtown Chicago, ILEvent venue located on the Mag Mile right next to the Chicago River Walk on Wacker Dr. With a customizable, flexible space, our Conference Center offers a state-of-the-art venue for your next meeting or event – ideal for -
![Truss Meeting Room at Godfrey Hotel Chicago in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTruss Meeting Room
100 guestsGodfrey Hotel ChicagoDowntown Chicago, ILThis space is ideal for corporate meetings, small conferences, or intimate social gatherings. With large windows that allow natural light, the room creates a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining a professional ambiance. -
![Clark Meeting Room at Club Quarters Hotel, Chicago, Central Loop in Theatre District, Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityClark Meeting Room
40 guestsClub Quarters Hotel, Chicago, Central LoopTheatre District, Downtown Chicago, ILDesigned with both comfort and style in mind, the chairs in this conference room are ergonomically crafted to provide maximum support during extended meetings, ensuring participants can stay focused and engaged. -
![Conference / Meeting Room 1 at Hub116 in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $45
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityConference / Meeting Room 1
10 guestsHub116Downtown Chicago, ILPrivate room with video conference capabilities and whiteboards. Individual HVAC controls and plenty of natural light. Perfect for off-site meetings, interviews and more. -
![Chicago River Ballroom at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $7500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityChicago River Ballroom
425 guestsEmbassy Suites Chicago DowntownDowntown Chicago, IL
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Located on the ML floor of the hotel, this room can be divisable into seven different breakouts, making it perfect for corporate meetings and socal events. -
![Ohio River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityOhio River
60 guestsEmbassy Suites Chicago DowntownDowntown Chicago, IL
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The Mississippi River room is 640sq.ft, the Rock River room is 826 sq.ft and the Ohio River room is 918 sq. ft. Access to the meeting level of the hotel is via elevator from the ground floor of the hotel. -
![Conference Room at 33 The Perch in Theatre District, Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityConference Room
48 guests33 The PerchTheatre District, Downtown Chicago, ILOur conference room is designed to make every session engaging and effective with flexible layouts, built-in technology, and sleek interiors. From hands-on workshops to leadership development programs, it’s the ideal setting -
![Wabash River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWabash River
12 guestsEmbassy Suites Chicago DowntownDowntown Chicago, IL
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The Wabash River room is our Executive Board Room. The room set has a conference table and 10 Ergonomic chairs as well as a drop down screen for projection. -
![Des Plaines River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown in Downtown Chicago, IL]()
from $300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDes Plaines River
40 guestsEmbassy Suites Chicago DowntownDowntown Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
Located on the ML level, this 648 square foot room is optimal for smaller meetings and breakouts. AV services and catering are provided onsite. All of our breakout rooms are conveniently located on the same floor (Meeting
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Prices of conference venues average around $210 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, as of December 2025:
| From $102 | to $290 | hire fee per hour |
| From $200 | to $300 | hire fee per event |
| From $85 | to $7500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Screening Room at Noisefloor in River North - rated 5/5
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. -
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... -
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.
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 25 guests | prices average $130 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 45 and 60 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 75 guests | prices average $950 hire fee per hour |
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