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Updated Oct 14, 20248 Wedding Venues Near O'Hare Airport for a Chicago Celebration
You can't celebrate much closer to this Windy City airport.
If you're hosting a destination wedding or looking for wedding venues near O'Hare Airport, you've landed on the right page. Luckily, there are many wedding venues near ORD for celebrations of varying sizes. That said, it may feel overwhelming when trying to find the one that best suits your wedding style, size and preferred distance from the airport.
Chicago is a great place to tie the knot, but there are some considerations to keep in mind. Not only is the average wedding cost in Chicago $56,000 as of 2023, but the weather varies depending on the season with 22°F to 83°F as the average temperature range. That said, we recommend opting for hybrid venues or those that have air conditioning or heating. It's also a best practice to compile questions to ask a wedding venue ahead of time, so you're not left feeling uncertain about how to decorate your venue or the different rules that may be in place regarding noise levels, outside vendors and other key elements.
Although we think these Windy City venues we've compiled below will pique your interest, The Knot Vendor Marketplace is also a great resource to learn more about these venues (or different ones). Filter and display options by marrying location, guest capacity, price and more.
Sky on Nine in Rosemont, Illinois
Situated nine floors above the heart of Chicago sits Sky on Nine. Filled with crystal chandeliers, high ceilings and wall-to-wall windows, this elegant venue located less than five minutes from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, is easy for any out-of-town guests to arrive at and depart from during your celebration. The venue's in-house catering team is flexible when helping you develop the wedding menu of your dreams using only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available. When you reserve your wedding at this chic venue offering sweeping city views, you're supporting a woman-owned business, too.
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- Guest Capacity: Up to 250 guests
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 8 minutes (2 miles)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
If you're looking for hotel wedding venues near O'Hare Airport, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a solid pick. For a more intimate wedding or a larger one, this Windy City hotel less than 30 minutes from ORD has several celebrating spaces. In addition to the ballrooms, this hotel houses several photogenic and contemporary areas, including the lobby where you can snap some photos before dancing the night away. The Waldorf Astoria is also a great option for a winter wedding venue in Chicago, whether you want something for a holiday celebration or an elegant space to celebrate away from the cold.
- Guest Capacity: Sinclair Ballroom (150-170 guests with a dancefloor), Alcott Salon (50-60 guests), Hemingway Salon (60-70 guests) and Thoreau Salon (50-60 guests)
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 23 minutes (16.4 miles)
The Grove Redfield Estate in Glenview, Illinois
Celebrate your love at The Grove Redfield Estate. Located on the 150-acre Grove Nature Preserve, this estate has several properties meant for celebrating including the vintage prairie-style home and outdoor pavilion. Adorned with bistro lights, a stone fireplace and electric window shades, your guests will feel at home from the moment they walk into your celebration to the moment they leave. Although this venue is on the smaller side with a capacity of just more than 100, it's less than 15 minutes from the airport, making it a great option for couples who have many out-of-town attendees.
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- Guest Capacity: Outdoor pavilion (Up to 125 guests with limited seating) and historic houses (50 to 100 guests standing or 50 seated)
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 15 minutes (12 miles)
White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, Illinois
Located only 7.3 miles from O'Hare Airport, White Pines Golf Club is a tee-rific choice for golfers and non-golfers. With enough room to accommodate up to 220 guests for a wedding celebration in the club's banquet room, you can rest assured that all of your attendees will have a comfortable place to relax and eat while celebrating your special day with you. In addition to the pond and fountain that sit just outside the banquet room, this event space is equipped with a wrap-around balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows providing expansive views of luscious greenery.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 220 guests
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 14 minutes (7.3 miles)
Firehouse Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
When it comes to affordable wedding venues in Chicago, book the historic Firehouse Chicago for your big day. This firehouse has been renovated to include vintage furniture, a wood bar, a full-service kitchen and several other amenities to bring your event to life. Suitable for intimate events of up to 100 guests, this woman-owned wedding venue is located only 12.3 miles from the Chicago O'Hare Airport. The team does everything from helping you design your floor plan to packing up your belongings after your event so you can spend more time celebrating with your guests.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 100 guests
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 29 minutes (12.3 miles)
Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago, Illinois
Say "I do" at Ignite Glass Studios. This working glass studio in the heart of Chicago boasts more than 9,000 square feet of event space (event space, urban garden and a rooftop deck) that can be utilized to host glass-accented weddings with up to 230 guests. In addition to looking at some colorful glass artwork on the way to your celebration, you can work with the studio team to arrange a time for your guests to have a special time to view glass artists in action. And, the best part is that this artistic wedding venue is located only 20 minutes from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport—what's better than that?
- Guest Capacity: Up to 230 guests (seated) and 220 guests (seated with a dance floor)
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 20 minutes (15.1 miles)
Stan Mansion in Chicago, Illinois
If a luxurious Chicago wedding venue is on your vision board, consider Stan Mansion. Located in Chicago's Logan Square Historic District, this woman-owned venue originally built in 1920 was restored in 2018 to include a Grand Ballroom, Lower Ballroom, Versailles-inspired bar featuring a baby grand piano and a stage for a DJ or performers. In addition to larger celebrations, this multi-floor mansion located only 12 miles from ORD can also serve as a space for micro-weddings that still want that grandiose feel without all the people.
- Guest Capacity: Grand Ballroom (up to 300 guests seated or 450 guests-cocktail-style) and Lower Ballroom (250 guests seated or 325 guests cocktail-style).
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 17 minutes (11.9 miles)
The Old Post Office in Chicago, Illinois
Marry the love of your life at the Chicago landmark that is The Old Post Office. When you enter the restored Historic Lobby of this 1920s building, you and your guests will be surrounded by floor-to-ceiling marble, gold leaf tiles, chandeliers and more. Although the Historic Lobby is the largest event space at this restored post office, this venue features several other indoor and outdoor event spaces including the Telegram Lounge, Library, Vault, Meadow and Penthouse. As if all of that wasn't enough to entice you to book this wedding venue near O'Hare Airport, we can't forget to mention that the property offers views of the Chicago River which serves as the backdrop for your wedding photos.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 700 guests (Historic Lobby), Up to 1,400 guests (Historic Lobby for a cocktail reception), North Meadow (up to 250 guests) and Penthouse (Up to 300 guests cocktail or 150 guests seated)
- Proximity to O'Hare Airport: 21 minutes (16.3 miles)
