Are you in charge of organizing a meeting in Chicago? Then, you should check out Downtown! Whether it is a large board meeting, an intimate client dinner, or a brain-storming session, the key to a successful business gathering is a central location. Downtown Chicago offers meeting spaces in close proximity to restaurants, hotels, and entertainment spots, all equipped with cutting edge facilities. We have compiled a list of the best meeting spaces in the area and answered your most common questions, so the booking process won’t be a hassle!
Prices of meeting spaces in Downtown Chicago average around $115 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 September 2025:
From $60 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
From $225 | to $600 | hire fee per event |
From $500 | to $950 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
Erie Conference Room at Workbox - River North
in River North - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Our group really enjoyed our event at Workbox. Grace was an incredible host, very helpful in so many ways!’
Ohio River at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown
in Streeterville - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: ft. Access to the meeting level of the hotel is via elevator from the ground floor of the hotel. Press the ML button inside the elevator.
Conference / Meeting Room 1 at Hub116
in River North - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Good venue for what we needed.’
You'll find meeting spaces 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 2025):
Small meeting spaces | up to 10 guests | prices average $60 hire fee per hour |
Medium meeting spaces | between 20 and 50 guests | prices average $120 hire fee per hour |
Large meeting spaces | over 50 guests | prices average $450 hire fee per hour |
Coworking spaces in The Loop and West Loop are home to many meeting rooms. They tend to be located on the high floors of skyscrapers, so aside from modern equipment and professional service you will be getting beautiful views of the city. For a mix of traditional meeting spaces, private rooms in restaurants and hotels, try out some of the amazing options in River North and Streeterville.
Choosing the right space is crucial for running a successful meeting, so we’ve compiled a short list of things to keep in mind before renting a venue:
Yes! Accommodation is crucial when some or all of the attendees are coming from out of town and hotels that offer meeting facilities are a great solution. Eurostars Magnificent Mile and Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown are two brilliant options located near the Harbour. For an option a little deeper inland, we recommend SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown.