25 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Chicago for 2024

Book your Paint and Sip session and get ready to explore majestic galaxies! Learn all about painting and elevate your skills to a new level while discovering planets, comets, and stars. This will definitely be an evening of artistic enchantment! The activity takes place at Logan Square Studio and is a combination of relaxed fun and creative exercise. Grab a drink from the bar, join your colleagues and get painting!

Head to WhirlyBall and get ready to learn the rules and safety rundown before you start to play. With a referee onsite, the first thing you’ll do is select your scoop, which is used to pick up the wiffle ball and launch it at the target to score a goal for your team. Once you understand the rules and have the equipment, you’re ready to start!

Unleash your inner warrior at Bad Axe Throwing Chicago and prepare for a fun, memorable team activity. Believe it or not, everyone can throw an axe! Don’t worry if you’re not an experienced axe thrower; coaches will show you the ropes! Bad Axe also offers 'fireman axes' that you can include as part of your event.

Host your next private event at Pinstripes, your playground for upscale fun! Combining made-from-scratch Italian-American cuisine with bowling, bocce and memorable events, your team has everything they need to spend a fantastic time together! Choose from customizable ballrooms, bowling lanes or bocce courts, and the expansive patio with a cozy fireplace and prepare for delicious meals and entertainment.

Eat, drink, play shuffleboard, unwind at the rooftop - Repeat. Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Chicago is the city’s one and only shuffleboard bar & club. It works on a walk-in basis, but you’re welcome to book a corporate party, too! Hang out, sign up for a court, play some games and enjoy a tropical cocktail. The club features 10 courts, 8 cabana booths, and 128 quarterly league teams!

Join Chicago Cares with your team and support New Hope Church’s weekly food pantry! Give back to the community while strengthening bonds with your colleagues. Learn about the Hermosa community and how New Hope church is actively working on addressing their needs. Being a volunteer means contributing to change. Here, you’ll also have the opportunity to build new connections with other community members, which is always a plus!

Enjoy views of Chicago’s lakefront, parks, and skyline as you glide through town with your team. Choose from the Lakefront/Museum Campus Tour, the Insider Tour, or the Holiday Lights SegwayTour for your next team outing and explore the city’s behind-the-scenes with an expert guide. During the holiday season, get festive Chicago views of “The Bean”, Macy’s, tree-lit Michigan Avenue, and Christkindlmarket. The best part? Segways are really easy to drive!

Chicago Food & City Tours was the first of its kind. Savor the true heart of Chicago with exciting guided tours. Participants get a taste of the real deal or discover new favorites. Book a Corporate Tour, which includes transport, and taste the best Deep Dish and Italian Beef in town – though that’s not all! Taste local brews, craft cocktails, and wine selections, and get exclusive access to the kitchens and chefs driving Chicago’s food revolution.

Are you not a team of artists? Don’t worry. This immersive team-building Firefly event is suitable for all skill levels - You just have to be creative and let it all out! If you always wanted to use a paint can to create art, this is your chance. Have a glimpse of an exciting counterculture and participate with your squad! All the colors are chosen and spray-painted by you. Are you up for it?

Here is where legends of ball games gather in Chicago. From bowling and ping pong to arcade games and karaoke, there’s something for every team at Punch Bowl Social! Venture at giant Scrabble, Jenga, Connect 4, corn hole, bocce ball, and darts. A little competition never hurt anybody, right? Sip on cocktails, savor snacks and small dishes, and have the best time with your team in a comfortable, intimate, and fun environment.

Discover the Un-Highlights at Art Institute of Chicago in an exciting Museum Hack adventure. Made for museum lovers and skeptics alike, this tour will show you a side of the museum you’ve never seen before! Who said museums can’t be fun? Renegade tour guides will take your crew on a high-energy tour through the museum’s hallowed halls where you’ll learn the stories behind a selection of art across the Art Institute’s collection.

Searching for a theater night? Head to The Second City for the best Chicago-style sketch and improv comedy in one of the city's most popular comedy theaters. The Second City is a renowned comedy club, comedy theater, and school of improvisation. Live shows happen every night in Chicago, so you can’t miss the opportunity to laugh out loud! The best part? Improv team-building classes are available during the day!

The Chicago Riverwalk is impossible to miss! Running more than a mile between Lake Michigan to Lake Street, enjoy everything from public art - murals and sculptures - to bird-watching with the Audubon Great Lakes Society. Savor fine wines on a patio, sip a cocktail under a tiki hut, and enjoy locally made ciders in a beer garden. We recommend City Winery‘s Riverwalk wine garden and the Community Marketplace.

Time for a physical challenge with your squad! Head to Brooklyn Boulders West Loop, is a 28,000 square foot facility offering group events for 5–30 climbers on Saturdays and Sundays. A team of expert climbers will lead your group through the facility and coach your party to reach new heights. You decide how to split your time between rope climbing, party room time, and bouldering.

The Escape Game Chicago offers 5 escape rooms for all skill levels! Gather your squad and prepare to put your mind to work as you complete tasks, solve problems, and overcome challenges together. Your mission? To be able to escape the room in less than one hour! Escape rooms include Prison Break, The Heist, Mysterious Market, Gold Rush, and Mission: Mars.

Chicago is home to some of the best artists in the world. When it comes to street art, it is right in front of you, but you may never notice it. That’s where the Offbeat Street Art Tour comes in. Celebrate the art that sits right under your nose, whether it’s on a narrow street, or next door to a famous building. In the meantime, you’ll learn about the people behind the art and their influences.

The Murder Mystery Co. is the expert of private murder mystery dinner parties in Chicago. Providing a personalized experience to every team, you can expect a one-of-a-kind event where you’ll have to reunite clues and find out who the murderer is! Everyone gets involved in the interactive comedy and each mystery dinner party is guaranteed fun.

Head to The Chopping Block for your private cooking event and elevate your crew’s bonding experience. Get ready for a hands-on, inspiring, interactive session where you’ll be divided into groups and cook a multi-course menu with the guidance of an experienced Chef! The Chopping Block also offers a food-friendly wine list, local and imported beers, as well as a full-service bar. Enjoy!

This is a local favorite for a reason! With over 60 locations in Chicagoland alone, there’s no excuse not to try this famous local delicacy. Lou Malnati's has stayed true to the original Chicago deep dish pizza recipe created in the ‘70s! “What makes this pizza so special?” you might ask. Well, it’s the flaky, buttery pizza crust, an exclusive sausage blend, vine ripened plum tomatoes from California, and Wisconsin cheese. Hungry yet?

WCF’sMission Impossible meets Night at the Museum Scavenger Hunt is centered around the exhibits at an acclaimed Chicago museum of your choice! So, pick between the Field Museum, the Museum of Science & Industry, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium for your next team adventure! Get ready for thrilling night adventures and discover popular destinations throughout the Chicagoland area!

Whether you have baseball fans on your team or not, this is a unique experience for everyone! Immerse your team in the home game environment of a Chicago Cubs baseball game at Wrigley Field and prepare for an exciting time together. This top-notch professional baseball team is based in Chicago and competes in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central Division.

Architecture Tour Chicago offers a signature cruise where award-winning guides will present your team with more than 50 skyscrapers, bascule bridges, and historic sites. Learn how the Great Chicago Fire jumped a river and allowed for visionaries to transform the city. You’ll see 21st century buildings such as The Trump Tower and Aqua, designed by Jeanne Gang. On Saturdays, you can choose the 2 hour-Architectural / Fireworks cruise - A favorite in town!

See all of Chicago from the 360 Observation Deck and spend your day 1,030 feet above the city! Elevate your team outing with impressive panoramic views of the city. If you want to take this experience to the next level, try the exhilarating TILT, the highest thrill ride in town. Complete your visit on the 94th floor at CloudBar, Chicago’s highest bar.

Urban Kayaks provides a legendary experience to discover Chicago from the water. Gather your crew and learn about the city’s landmarks and hidden gems along the river and lake guided tours. Choose from the Historic Chicago Tour, Twilight Paddle - Chicago Night Kayaking, and Sunset Kayak Tour. Kayak rentals are also available, as well as Fireworks Paddle, perfect for special occasions!

Round Lake Area Park District offers outdoor challenge courses for participants of all ages, younger ones included. Sign up for The Teams Challenge Course with your squad and complete your tasks using ropes, platforms, and boards. You’ll also scale a 12-foot wall! Remember: all challenges require teamwork! The goal is for your team to apply these experiences in their everyday personal and personal lives.