Best nightclubs in Chicago (US)

Spybar is most popular around 12 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1.5-3.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

Spybar Nightclub is a Chicago institution, boasting unparalleled nightlife for more than two decades. This River North party paradise is the perfect cross section between high octane clubbing and intimate lounge atmosphere. The ideal place to catch the world's best DJ talent up close and personal, Spybar is a cozy 4,500 square feet located below street level in the heart of the city's nightlife epicenter.

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Podlasie Club is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

A low lit, bassy Polish nightclub, with rotating DJs, dance events and private events.

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LiqrBox is a carefree antidote to traditional downtown nightlife. Guests can indulge in elevated versions of childhood favorites, such as “adult” juice boxes and gourmet pizza rolls.

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Smartbar is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1.5-3.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

smartbar is Chicago’s independent nightclub, celebrating 40 years of showcasing the vast and varied offerings of the dance music world, as well as the most cutting edge DJs from around the globe. Smartbar never sells out. Always dedicated to the underground. Welcome home.

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Tunnel is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-3 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Nestled above Tree House Chicago, Chicago's premier lounge, Tunnel, opened its doors in 2015. As the name suggests, the nondescript entrance on Kinzie Street opens to a hidden covered staircase inspired by London’s infamous urban tunnels. Blending the allure of a high-energy nightlife experience with VIP treatment, Tunnel aims to transform its venue on a nightly basis into a unique scene. As you climb each step, you begin to wonder what adventure awaits you upstairs.

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La Aduana Sport Bar is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1,5-4 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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