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Ultimate Game Show

Ultimate Game Show

4.97 (140 reviews)
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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

Museum Hack Scavenger Hunt at The Field Museum

5.0 (6 reviews)
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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

Chicago Interactive Meal - Food Based Experience

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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

Chicago Dine-Around

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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

Kidbilly Music

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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

Fox in a Box

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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

Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours

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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

Engaging Play

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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

Harmony Insights

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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

Chicago Boat Company

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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

3rd Coast Cruising

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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

Chicago Architecture Center

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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

Island Party Boat

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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

Wendella Tours & Cruises

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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

Urban Kayaks Riverwalk

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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

Wateriders Kayak Tours

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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

Art of Escape Room

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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

The Great Escape Room

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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

The Barrel Run

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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

Just Play Entertainment

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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.

Chicago team building FAQs

Some of the top-rated team building activities in Chicago include escape rooms, culinary challenges, and architecture river cruises. Additionally, improv workshops and scavenger hunts around the city's iconic landmarks are popular choices for enhancing team collaboration and communication.

The average price per person for team building activities in Chicago typically ranges from $30 to $150. This variation depends on the type of activity, group size, and duration of the event.

Chicago offers a variety of excellent venues for team building events. You can choose from options like the historic Navy Pier, the scenic Lincoln Park, or unique indoor spaces such as The Chopping Block for cooking classes. Each venue provides distinct experiences to enhance team collaboration and engagement.

It is advisable to book team events in Chicago at least 4-6 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and time. This lead time helps ensure availability, especially during peak seasons or for larger groups.

Yes, Chicago offers unique team building experiences that embrace the city's culture and history. Teams can engage in an architectural boat tour on the Chicago River to explore the city's renowned skyline or participate in a deep-dish pizza-making class to enjoy a taste of local cuisine. These activities foster teamwork while celebrating Chicago's distinctive charm.

Yes, many team building providers in Chicago offer customizable options to tailor activities to your group's specific needs and objectives. You can often adjust the duration, format, and content to better align with your team's goals and preferences.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your team event in Chicago, it is best to review the specific cancellation policy of the provider you have chosen. Generally, most companies require notice several days in advance to avoid fees, and rescheduling can often be accommodated if communicated early. Always confirm these details at the time of booking to ensure flexibility.

Chicago offers a variety of unique team building venues that cater to diverse interests. You can explore the Chicago Sports Museum for interactive sports-themed activities or engage in culinary team building at The Chopping Block. For a creative twist, consider Bottle & Bottega, where teams can enjoy a painting session while sipping on their favorite beverages.

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