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 average around $250 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 May 2026:
| From $150 | to $290 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1200 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $200 | to $1100 | hire fee per event |
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 175 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 220 guests | prices average $1100 hire fee per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average $400 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average $350 hire fee per day | typically between 35 and 80 guests |
| Ballroom | prices average $6400 minimum spend per event | typically between 200 and 440 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average $250 hire fee per hour | typically between 200 and 500 guests |
| Auditorium / Conference Room | prices average $300 hire fee per hour | typically between 30 and 300 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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