The Escape Game Chicago
by The Escape Game
42 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
60 minutes
2-8 players
Medium
$42/person
heist, adventure, prison, sci-fi
Chain: The Escape Game
About This Location
The Escape Game's River North location is Chicago's most popular escape room, boasting an extraordinary 14,000+ Google reviews and a near-perfect 5.0 rating. Five themed rooms including The Heist, Gold Rush, and Prison Break deliver the chain's signature formula of gorgeous sets, approachable puzzles, and outstanding customer service. The prime Ontario Street location makes it a natural addition to any River North outing.
Rooms at The Escape Game Chicago (5)
Prison Break
ExpertCan you and your teammates escape from the prison because you have been wrongly accused of a crime and your cell that once belonged to a person who was murdered?
The Heist
HardCan you and your teammates find a way to the Han's office, recover the painting and slip away before Hahn returns? Make it out in 60 minutes.
Mission: Mars
HardCan you and your teammates repair the ship which was damaged by a large fatal amount of cosmic radiation? Launch your ship back to see earth again?
Gold Rush
MediumCan you find the gold before the mob which Clyde Hamilton had hid who was a greedy gold prospector who was missing? Make it out in 60 minutes.
Special Ops
HardCan you and your fellow field agents investigate an area's local market as you are about to wrap up you encounter a twist never expected?
Pros
- 14,000+ five-star reviews — Chicago's most-reviewed escape room
- River North location surrounded by restaurants and attractions
- Unlimited hints ensure everyone has fun regardless of skill
Cons
- Premium pricing at $42 per person
- Same rooms available in other US cities
- Puzzles may be too easy for experienced enthusiasts
Who This Is Best For
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