Top rated team building in chicago
Ultimate Game Show
Live out your team's game show dreams with fan favorites like Coworker Feud & P...
Museum Hack Scavenger Hunt at The Field Museum
Get ready to see Chicago's Field Museum like never before.
Chicago Interactive Meal - Food Based Experience
Dine and play with your team at one of Chicago's best restaurants.
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Ultimate Game Show
Live out your team's game show dreams with fan favorites like Coworker Feud & Price Hike.
Get ready to unleash your inner game show enthusiast and embark on an exhilarating team building experience like no other! Introducing our dynamic and fast-paced Ultimate Game Show that will transport you back to the nostalgic world of day-time television. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply love the thrill of friendly competition, you will tackle fun challenges that put...
Museum Hack Scavenger Hunt at The Field Museum
Get ready to see Chicago's Field Museum like never before.
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks, the Field Museum! While you won’t be dashing through the museum’s vast halls, our exciting scavenger hunt will take you on a thrilling journey through natural history, unlocking the secrets of the past in unexpected and engaging ways. Led by our expert host, you and your team will dive into th...
Chicago Interactive Meal - Food Based Experience
Dine and play with your team at one of Chicago's best restaurants.
Our teambuilding.com partner's Chicago Interactive Meal is a fun and interactive dining experience that’s both your meal AND your activity, all-in-one. A four-course meal is the foundation, with engaging activities interspersed throughout, for a perfect balance of structured activities and unstructured time to relax and enjoy conversation with clients or co-workers. Better t...
Chicago Dine-Around
Offers dining tours with multiple courses and interactive culinary activities.
Chicago Dine-Around is a company that focuses on creating unique and interactive dining experiences designed for team building. One of the main offerings is the Progressive Dining Tour, where participants visit multiple restaurants in one evening. Each stop includes a different course, allowing teams to explore various cuisines and settings while fostering connections throug...
Kidbilly Music
Music-based activities led by songwriters to boost team collaboration and connection.
Kidbilly Music offers unique team building experiences centered around music, led by accomplished songwriters with notable industry recognition. The company provides a variety of programs designed to engage groups of all sizes, ranging from small teams to large conferences. Activities include songwriting sessions, drumming workshops, and interactive musical keynotes. These s...
Fox in a Box
Private escape rooms designed to enhance teamwork through puzzles and missions.
Fox in a Box offers private escape room experiences designed for team building, providing a unique way for colleagues to bond outside the usual work environment. The company creates scenarios that require participants to work together to solve puzzles and complete missions within a 60-minute timeframe. These experiences are crafted not only to challenge problem-solving skill...
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Guided Segway tours exploring city landmarks with various themed options.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours offers a distinctive way for teams to explore the city while enhancing their cooperation and communication skills. The company provides guided Segway tours that allow team members to experience Chicago's landmarks, such as the lakefront, parks, and skyline. Participants can choose from various themed tours including the Museum and Lakefront To...
Engaging Play
Virtual events with interactive activities to enhance team unity and collaboration.
Engaging Play focuses on creating team building experiences that cater to groups working remotely. The company offers virtual events designed to bring teams together, such as Virtual Happy Hours. These sessions provide an opportunity for team members to connect and engage in a relaxed setting, encouraging a sense of unity and belonging. Participants can enjoy various interac...
Harmony Insights
Workshops using DiSC assessments to improve team communication and collaboration.
Harmony Insights LLC specializes in using the DiSC personality assessment to enhance team building efforts for companies and consultants. The company focuses on helping teams understand individual personality traits and communication styles through the DiSC model, which categorizes personalities into four main types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. B...
Chicago Boat Company
Offers electric boat rentals and Cycleboat tours for scenic waterway adventures.
Chicago Boat Company provides a unique team building experience on the waterways of Chicago. The company offers a fleet of easy-to-drive electric boats, making them accessible for both beginners and experienced boaters. These boats allow teams to explore the city's scenic views from the water, offering a relaxed environment for bonding and teamwork. Another option is the Cyc...
3rd Coast Cruising
Sailing lessons and private charters on Lake Michigan with certified instructors.
3rd Coast Cruising is a company that specializes in offering a range of sailing experiences on Lake Michigan, focusing on team building activities. The company provides a "Learn to Sail" program where certified instructors guide participants through three-hour lessons, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace with flexible scheduling options. This program caters to bo...
Chicago Architecture Center
Offers walking tours, river cruises, and exhibits focused on local architecture.
The Chicago Architecture Center offers a range of activities that focus on team building through exploring the city's architectural landscape. The company provides over 75 walking tours that take teams through various neighborhoods, highlighting different architectural styles and historical contexts. Additionally, the river cruise is a popular choice, allowing teams to exper...
Island Party Boat
Offers boat cruises with themed vessels for relaxing and engaging group outings.
Island Party Boat specializes in providing unique team building experiences on the water with a fleet of diverse boats. The company offers a range of vessels, including powerboats, sailboats, and Polynesian-themed boats that can accommodate groups from 2 to 120 people. Some of these boats are equipped with features such as waterslides, full tiki bars, and premium sound syste...
Wendella Tours & Cruises
Boat tours and cruises exploring architectural history with themed leisure options.
Wendella Tours & Cruises has been offering team building experiences focused on exploring Chicago’s architectural history since 1935. The company provides a range of tours and cruises that allow teams to learn about the city's iconic structures while enjoying a relaxing boat ride. For example, the Original Architecture Tour offers insights into Chicago's legendary buildi...
Urban Kayaks Riverwalk
Guided kayaking trips along the river with a focus on teamwork and safety.
Urban Kayaks Riverwalk offers a unique team building experience by providing kayaking adventures along the scenic river. The company enables groups to explore the waterway while working together, making it an engaging way to strengthen team dynamics. With guidance from certified instructors, participants can learn basic paddling techniques and safety measures before embarkin...
Wateriders Kayak Tours
Guided kayak tours and rentals on the river with themed city exploration.
Wateriders Kayak Tours provides guided kayak tours and rentals along the Chicago River, allowing participants to explore the city from a unique perspective. The company offers various themed tours such as History and Architecture, Fireworks, and Gangster tours. Each tour is designed to give participants an engaging experience while paddling through the city's iconic steel an...
Art of Escape Room
Escape rooms with unique themes where teams solve puzzles to escape in 60 minutes.
Art of Escape Room offers an engaging team building experience where groups are challenged to work together to solve puzzles and escape within a set time limit. The company provides themed escape rooms, like the Casino Heist, where participants must find clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles to complete their mission. Each room is designed with unique scenarios crafted by a ...
The Great Escape Room
Interactive escape rooms with themed puzzles and scavenger hunt elements.
The Great Escape Room provides interactive escape room experiences that combine traditional puzzle-solving with scavenger hunt elements. This unique approach involves various themed rooms, such as "Sherlock Holmes' Library" and "The President's Bunker," each featuring distinct storylines and challenges. Participants must work together to solve puzzles, think critically, and ...
The Barrel Run
Custom tours of breweries and distilleries with unique Barrel Bus transport.
The Barrel Run offers custom tours of breweries and distilleries, focusing on team building experiences for large groups and corporate outings. The company provides transportation services using uniquely designed Barrel Buses, which are tailored to enhance the group's journey and foster a sense of camaraderie. This approach allows teams to explore local craft beverages while...
Just Play Entertainment
Offers personality assessments and custom games to improve workplace dynamics.
Just Play Entertainment focuses on creating engaging team building activities designed to enhance workplace dynamics. One of the key offerings is the Workplace Personality Assessment, which helps teams understand individual strengths and weaknesses. By identifying different personality types, such as passive, assertive, and aggressive, the company creates balanced teams that...

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About Chicago
Chicago is a major business hub in the United States and a vibrant center for commerce, culture, and innovation. With a population of nearly 2.7 million, the city hosts a diverse range of companies, including Boeing, United Airlines, and McDonald's, along with a flourishing landscape of startups, nonprofits, small businesses, and public sector employers. Key industries in Chicago include finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.
Thanks to its size and diverse offerings, Chicago provides an impressive array of team building experiences. From engaging scavenger hunts in Millennium Park to thrilling escape rooms in the Loop, and from interactive cooking classes in Lincoln Park to lively improv workshops in Old Town, there is no shortage of group activities to cater to every company culture and budget. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, an employee appreciation event, or a small team outing, Chicago offers a multitude of options to foster team spirit and collaboration.
Navigating Chicago
Chicago is a vibrant city with a rich tapestry of neighborhoods, making it an ideal location for corporate team building events. The Loop is the heart of business activity, with its impressive skyscrapers and bustling atmosphere. For indoor team building events, consider the West Loop, known for its trendy loft spaces and culinary scene, or Wicker Park, which offers a creative and dynamic environment. You can also explore unique venues in River North, known for its art galleries, or the historic charm of the Gold Coast. For outdoor team building, iconic locations such as Millennium Park, with its famous Cloud Gate sculpture, or the scenic Lakefront Trail provide inspiring backdrops.
For small groups, the 'L' train is the most efficient and cost-effective way to navigate the city, while rideshare services or taxis are convenient for shorter distances. If you are organizing an event for a larger group, consider chartering sprinter vans, private buses, or utilizing group Ventra Cards to simplify transportation and ensure everyone stays on schedule.
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How we find and rank activities
Since 2013, we have hosted team building events for clients like Apple, Amazon, and Google, serving over 1,000,000 participants and earning 75,000+ five-star reviews across 45,000 bookings. In addition to our own events, we have helped hundreds of thousands of teams discover the best experiences for their goals, budgets, and preferences. Learn more about our history and expertise.
The team building experiences listed on this page are curated through a three-step process: hands-on research, AI-powered categorization, and algorithmic ranking.
First, our team scours the web with searches like "Chicago team events" and "corporate outings Chicago" to identify standout experiences and reputable vendors. We review websites, social profiles, and customer feedback to confirm that providers are active, highly rated, and suitable for professional groups.
Next, we use an OpenAI GPT model to sort experiences into categories like outdoor adventures, creative workshops, and uniquely local experiences. The system also estimates prices, durations, and group sizes. Our team reviews each entry before publication.
Finally, we sort activities into three tiers:
- Originals and Verified Activities: Originals are hosted by our in-house team and include top-rated events, new releases, and exclusive formats. Verified Activities are offered by partner businesses that receive support from us and have 100% verified reviews. These vendors pay a flat monthly listing fee and receive premium placement.
- Claimed Activities: These listings have been reviewed and updated by the vendor. Claimed listings receive moderate visibility but lack some premium features like embedded videos, agendas, or verified reviews.
- Unclaimed Activities: Added by our research team, these listings may be outdated or incomplete. Unclaimed listings appear lower in search results and do not include reviews.
Within each tier, activities are ranked using our proprietary Team Building Score (TBS), which factors in:
- Quantity and quality of verified reviews
- Source of ratings (e.g. company size)
- Location and ease of access
- Price, duration, and group capacity
- Profile completeness
- A custom blend of data signals and semantic analysis
Rankings refresh daily. We regularly update the algorithm, add new activities, remove outdated ones, and review listings flagged by the community to ensure you always see the best options available.
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