Chicagoland's Best Location for Meetings
The Village of Oak Brook is Chicagoland's best location for meetings of any size and offers significant financial advantages to planners. Our hotel room tax is only 3%, the lowest in DuPage County and almost 15% lower than city of Chicago's hotel tax. Oak Brook does NOT have a food and beverage tax which presents additional savings for planners' budgets as does our free parking. Additionally, Oak Brook's sales tax is 7.5% which is almost 3% lower than downtown and saves attendees money on any purchases. Strategically positioned in the heart of the metropolitan area, Oak Brook provides convenient access to major highways allowing for seamless travel across the region and beyond. Oak Brook's prime location ensure quick connectivity to downtown Chicago and both O'Hare and Midway Airports. Oak Brook offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space and more than 1600 hotel rooms spread across our 7 hotels which range from luxury to extended stay. Oak Brook is an attractive destination for meeting attendees with outstanding retail at Oakbrook Center (recently voted the #4 shopping center in the country by USA TODAY), dozens of restaurants, multiple entertainment options and dedicated green space featuring a network of trails for walking and running. Oak Brook offers an urban meeting experience in a safe suburban setting and Oak Brook was recently ranked as the 9th safest suburb in America.
Venue Details
Hotels7
Convention center-
Guest Rooms1,621
Guest rooms at 1 hotel428
Special event venues15
Average room rate-
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants75
Daily food cost-
Tax rate3%
Venue typeCVB
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Getting Here
Distance from airport
15 mi from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport airport 15 mi
15 mi from Chicago Midway International Airport
Distance from Chicago Midway International Airport airport 15 mi
84 mi from General Mitchell International Airport
Distance from General Mitchell International Airport airport 84 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Oakbrook Center
Shopping
Oakbrook Center is the Midwest's premier open air luxury shopping center. Here you'll find more than 160 retailers including brands such as Nordstrom, Alo, Lululemon, Burberry and Tiffany. Some of the area's top restaurants are located here including The Table at Crate, RH, Antico Posto, Roka Akor and Perry's Steakhouse.
100 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL, US 60523
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Oak Brook Golf Club
Recreation
Oak Brook Golf Club is a semi‑private, parkland‑style 18‑hole course just west of Chicago. Designed by Roger Packard and Dennis Wise and opened in 1980, the par‑72 layout stretches about 6,541 yards from the back tees. Known for its well‑manicured fairways, water hazards, undulating greens, and a challenging finishing stretch, the club offers four tee sets to suit all skill levels.. The spacious grass‑tee driving range includes over 25 bays, chipping and putting greens, and practice bunkers. A full‑service clubhouse, with dining, bar, pro‑shop, and patio overlooking the 9th hole, provides post‑round amenities and exceptional hospitality.
2606 York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Museum
This one-of a kind museum is devoted to the art,study and beauty of gemstones as well as earth science. See an extraordinary collection of gems, hardstone carvings, rocks and minerals from around the world. Don't miss the stunning Castle Lizzadro. No visit is complete without a photo stop at The Totem, an incredible 20 foot tall sculpture made from black granite from Zimbabwe.
1220 Kensington Road
Oak Brook, IL, US 60523
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Graue Mill
Historical landmark
Graue Mill and Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only gristmill recognized as an Illinois Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. This amazing mill with its waterwheel located on the banks of the Salt Creek offers a glimpse into 19th century life in historic Fullersburg.
3800 York Road
Oak Brook, IL, US 60523
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Mayslake Peabody Estate
Historical landmark
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is a grand Tudor Revival mansion built in the 1920s for coal magnate Francis Stuyvesant Peabody. Designed by noted architect Benjamin Marshall, the estate sits on 87 acres of restored natural landscape, including prairies, lakes, and oak savannas and is home to historic Portiuncula Chapel. Today, it serves as a public venue for meetings, tours, art exhibits, weddings, and educational programs—blending history, nature, and culture in one unique setting.
1717 31st Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Morton Arboretum
Park
7 mi
The Morton Arboretum is a true gem in Chicagoland—a living museum of trees and natural beauty spanning 1,700 acres. Located nearby, it offers stunning landscapes, peaceful trails, and world-class plant science. Whether you're hiking through woodlands, exploring seasonal exhibits, or visiting the award-winning Children's Garden, the Arboretum is a destination for nature lovers, families, and anyone seeking a breath of fresh air. It's not just a place to visit—it's a place to connect with nature, right in the heart of the suburbs. Don't miss the newest exhibition, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, now fully installed and offering visitors a summer of vibrant outdoor art and nature exploration
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
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Brookfield Zoo
Recreation
5 mi
Nestled just outside Chicago, Brookfield Zoo has been a beloved destination for generations. Spanning 216 acres, it’s home to over 2,000 animals and is known for its pioneering use of naturalistic habitats. From majestic big cats and playful dolphins to immersive exhibits like Tropic World and Great Bear Wilderness, Brookfield Zoo offers an unforgettable experience for families, wildlife lovers, and conservation enthusiasts alike. More than just a zoo, it’s a center for education and conservation, making it a vital part of the Chicagoland community and a must-visit attraction year-round.
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513
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Argonne National Laboratory
10 mi
Argonne National Laboratory, located near Chicago, is a leading U.S. science and engineering research center. Operated by the U.S. Department of Energy, it focuses on cutting-edge work in energy, climate, national security, and advanced computing.
9700 S. Cass
Lemont, IL 60439
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McCormick Place
Convention center
23 mi
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, located just south of downtown Chicago. With four state-of-the-art buildings, expansive exhibit halls, and lakefront views, it hosts major trade shows, conferences, and events year-round. You can easily access McCormick Place from Oak Brook via major highways.
2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL
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Navy Pier
Historical landmark
25 mi
Navy Pier is downtown Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination, offering stunning skyline views, dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Home to the Centennial Wheel, theaters, boat cruises, and seasonal events, it blends history with modern experiences.
600 E. Grand
Chicago, IL 60611
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Fermilab
23 mi
Fermilab is a premier U.S. particle physics laboratory located in Batavia, Illinois. It leads groundbreaking research on the fundamental nature of matter, energy, space, and time, and is home to powerful particle accelerators and global science collaborations.
Kirk Road & Pine Street
Batavia, IL 60510
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Pinstripes
multi-city
Born in the Midwest, Pinstripes is a collection of venues that has rapidly grown across the United States through a combination of made-from-scratch dining, face-to-face gaming, and signature service that makes our guests feel like family. For over a decade, we’ve stayed true to our humble roots by always providing an extraordinary, magical experience — from the first strike, to the first bite, to the first laugh—that brings out the best in everyone. At Pinstripes, we provide a home away from home where people feel like they are celebrating life while eating the best food, playing the best games, and doing it all with the best people. It’s joyous and instantly memorable.
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Sandbox VR
multi-city
Experience the world’s most advanced virtual reality at Sandbox VR. This full-body, immersive gaming experience transports groups into new worlds together. Survive a zombie apocalypse, compete in Squid Game, enter the world of Stranger Things, blast into space, and more! At Sandbox VR, you’re not just throwing a party, you’re living one that you and your guests will actually remember. Gather your squad, pick your world, and let us handle the rest. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, bonding with your team, or throwing the kind of party people talk about, we've got something for everybody.
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Fogo de Chao - Oak Brook
Oak Brook
Planning your group event at Fogo de Chão, Oak Brook, IL is the easiest and most productive part of the meeting planning process. Located on 22nd Street adjacent to the Oakbrook Center, we proudly offer incredible service, world-class Brazilian cuisine, the best meeting and event spaces, and breezy patio space in the Chicago Metro Area to accommodate groups of all sizes and needs.
Our fourth location in the Chicago-area is on the corner of 22nd and Spring Rd. within the newly-developed Oak Brook Commons neighborhood among luxury apartments, multiple restaurants, high-end retail, innovative office spaces, and a one-acre public park. The restaurant features an open-air churrasco grill in the heart of the dining room where guests can watch our Gaucho Chefs practice the art of churrasco as they butcher and grill a variety of fire-roasted meats. The main dining room is anchored by a white Carrara Market Table and our signature bas-relief interpretation of Antonio Carigni’s O Lacador statue, the embodiment of the gaucho culture. The Oak Brook location also features an expansive patio for al fresco dining, soaring wine cases, a contemporary bar with lounge seating and dry-aged meat cabinets for in-house aging.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
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Wise Guys Events
multi-city
Team Building Specialists & Game Designers Without Peer
We specialize in live, interactive, team building games, along the lines of the challenges on SURVIVOR. In fact, we really design challenges for Survivor! Mostly, though, we create high-end, innovative experiences for companies including Google, Apple, Disney, Nike, Toyota, and many more. They love working with us because their people end up having so much fun, they don’t notice that they’re actually accomplishing something.
Team building is our specialty, and our peerless programs of “intelligent fun” benefit your company by strengthening and engaging your whole team.
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Kinzie Chophouse
Chicago
Kinzie Chophouse is a longtime Chicago favorite for private dining, located in the heart of River North just steps from the Merchandise Mart and Riverwalk. The restaurant blends the tradition of a classic American steakhouse with the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality, creating an inviting setting for corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and full buyouts. Our flexible private spaces accommodate everything from executive dinners to networking receptions, supported by chef-driven menus from Executive Chef Dimitri Panagiotopoulos, an award-winning wine program, and attentive, personal service. Planners can customize their experience with tailored menus, curated wine pairings, carving stations, and interactive cocktail elements. Whether hosting a team event, client dinner, or milestone celebration, Kinzie Chophouse offers an elevated, seamless private dining experience that feels unmistakably Chicago.
Restaurant/Bar
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iO Theater
Chicago
Since 1981, iO Theater has inspired and trained generations of America’s greatest comedic talents. Our world-renowned training program has helped thousands of performers develop and hone their skills to launch successful comedy and entertainment careers.
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TeamWorx
multi-city
TeamWorx is based just outside silicon valley California and specializes in team building events for tech companies and tech employees, engineering companies and engineers, and groups looking for robotic themed events. Our signature Robot Team Building events are Robot Build and Battle 1, Robot Build and Battle 2, and our newest addition, Robot Racing! We deliver events for large groups anywhere in the United States: Robot Build and Battle 1 up to 300 people, Robot Build and Battle 2 up to 500 people, Robot Racing up to 200 people, and combine 1 & 2 for up to 800 people!
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Blue Plate
Chicago
Chicago's most trusted partner for catered events, workplace dining, and delivery. We're happy people making people happy – 40 years and counting.
Catering
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Totally Toronto Art/Sassy City Studio
multi-city
Our service platform covers all the bases: Retail, Wholesale and Corporate Gifting. We are the perfect partner for any business bringing an event to our city.
Founded in 2014, Sassy City Studio has had ample time to refine our offerings and establish relationships with the right manufacturers to help you create memorable events. Our experience includes collaborations with Destination Toronto, various event planners, and providing staff recognition and corporate gifts for Unity Health, a network of hospitals in Toronto.
The foundation of our product line is the renowned artwork of local artist David Crighton, who has been capturing the essence of your city through his memorable images since 1973. We have recently added two new artists to our platform and have plans for continued expansion along the same these for other cities in North America.
Amenities/Gifting
Logistics/Decor
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Chicago History Museum
Chicago
Explore the city with our expert guides, delve into our exhibitions through thematic programs, or discover Chicago history through family-friendly activities.
CHM strives to be a destination for learning, inspiration and civic engagement. Through dynamic exhibitions, tours, programs, digital resources, and special events, the Museum connects people to Chicago’s history and to each other.
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Getting to Oak Brook: By air: Oak Brook is located 15 miles directly south of O'Hare Airport and 15 miles northwest of Midway Airport. By car: Oak Brook is easily accessible from all directions and is located at the nexus of I290/I88/I294. Interstates I55 and I94 are also minutes away.
Village of Oak Brook Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Village of Oak Brook regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Village of Oak Brook's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Village of Oak Brook have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Village of Oak Brook and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Village of Oak Brook's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Village of Oak Brook developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Village of Oak Brook clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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