Escape rooms in Chicago, Illinois
6 escape rooms around Chicago, 3 with prices from the operators' own sites (from $25). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What escape rooms are actually like
One locked room, one hour, and a puzzle trail that turns a group of friends into a team.
- Arrive 15 minutes early. Your game master briefs you on rules and how to ask for hints.
- Step into the room and the clock starts. Search everything: drawers, paintings, under the rug.
- Solve puzzles that unlock the next. Hints come through a screen or a walkie if you're stuck.
- Escape, or don't. Either way there's a group photo at the end and a debrief of what you missed.
Bring: Nothing special, Glasses if you need them for reading, A group of 2 to 8 is the sweet spot. Good for: Friends, dates, families with teens, and coworkers who need a shared enemy.
Questions
How many escape rooms are there in Chicago?
Outset lists 6 escape rooms around Chicago, including places in Chicago, Chesterton, Naperville and South Elgin. 6 of them have photos.
How much do escape rooms cost in Chicago?
3 of the 6 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $25 to $100. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do escape rooms in Chicago take?
Listed durations include 60 min and 1 hour, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which escape rooms in Chicago have the most reviews?
Panic Escape Room (4.9 stars, 4,632 reviews) and Escape Artistry (4.8 stars, 540 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
4 of the 6 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on Outset yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.