Looking for conference venues in Chicago? You’re in luck! You’ll find everything from executive summits in the Loop’s business-focused spaces to team-building retreats in River North, known for its inspiring art studios and collaborative lofts. For product launches or industry panels, Streeterville’s scenic waterfront venues offer proximity to iconic landmarks. Find and book a Chicago conference space that meets your needs, on Tagvenue.
Prices of conference venues in Chicagoland average around $220 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 Chicagoland, based on Tagvenue data, as of October 2025:
From $120 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
From $225 | to $4962 | hire fee per event |
From $250 | to $1000 | hire fee per day |
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 Chicagoland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
Small conference venues | up to 45 guests | prices average $80 hire fee per hour |
Medium conference venues | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average $220 hire fee per hour |
Large conference venues | over 175 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |