Chicago Athletic Association

Chicago Athletic Association - Event Venue in Chicago, Illinois

Resort · Chicago, Illinois

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, Chicago, Illinois, United States

About Chicago Athletic Association

A revitalized 1890s Venetian Gothic clubhouse overlooking Millennium Park, the Chicago Athletic Association blends rich woodwork, original athletic detailing, and artful design. Its 17,000 square feet of flexible ballrooms, historic courts, and rooftop spaces is ideal for upscale galas, creative corporate meetings, and destination incentives.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 280
  • Standing capacity: 500
  • Comfortable capacity: 400
  • Meeting space: 17,000 sq ft
  • Guest rooms: 240
  • Meeting rooms: 7
  • Year built: 1893
  • Year renovated: 2015

Amenities

Equipment

  • Tables & Chairs

Facilities

  • Ballroom
  • Rooftop
  • Restaurant

Guest Services

  • Concierge
  • Room Service
  • 24-Hour Front Desk

AV Capabilities

  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Microphones
  • Lighting Control

Transportation

  • Valet Parking

Business Services

  • Business Center

Recreation

  • Game Room

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Madison Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 2,330 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 14 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 260, Classroom: 150, Banquet: 170, Cocktail: 260
  • Features: Natural light, Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Historic 8th-floor ballroom with classic detailing, ideal for large meetings, conferences, and social events.

White City Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 3,580 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 16 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 400, Classroom: 80, Banquet: 230, Cocktail: 400
  • Features: Natural light, Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Expansive 8th-floor ballroom inspired by Chicago history, suited for weddings, banquets, and large corporate gatherings.

Stagg Court

  • Type: Conference Room
  • Size: 4,482 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 25 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 500, Classroom: 250, Banquet: 280, Cocktail: 500
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Former gymnasium turned dramatic event hall, perfect for large receptions, presentations, and experiential events.

The Tank

  • Type: Conference Room
  • Size: 3,780 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 14 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 260, Classroom: 150, Banquet: 200, Cocktail: 260
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Ground-floor event space with a flexible open layout, well-suited for conferences, product launches, and social events.

Tinker Boardroom

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Size: 255 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Boardroom: 14
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Intimate third-floor boardroom designed for executive meetings and strategy sessions.

Evers Boardroom

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Size: 625 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Boardroom: 28
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Mid-sized boardroom with classic Chicago Athletic Association style, ideal for leadership retreats and high-level presentations.

Chance Boardroom

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Size: 175 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Boardroom: 10
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Small, private boardroom perfect for interviews, breakouts, and small team meetings.

Cindy'Äôs Rooftop & Terrace

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Banquet: 150, Cocktail: 150
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Top-floor rooftop restaurant and terrace overlooking Millennium Park, suitable for private dining and receptions.

Game Room

  • Type: Conference Room
  • Size: 3,621 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 14 ft
  • Capacity — Cocktail: 250
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Playful second-floor social space featuring games and lounge-style seating, ideal for casual receptions and networking events.

Contact

Phone: 13129403552;13129403552

Phone: ["+13129403552"]