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The Second City
OtherEducation, Training & DevelopmentUp to 200 guests

The Second City

Chicago, Illinois· €€€

1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, 60614, IL
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About this venue

We have three theaters available for daytime meeting rental. Below are the amenities and capacities for each: ETC- 200 UP Comedy Club- 285 Mainstage- 320

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Capacity
Up to 200 guests
Spaces
3 rooms

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Capacity

Up to 200 guests

Spaces

3 rooms

Theatre seating

200 seats

Your floor plan

Spaces & capacity

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Theatre200guests

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Listed facilities

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3 meeting rooms

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Accommodation

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In Chicago

Hotels
856
Hotel rooms
145 000
Five-star hotels
45
Four-star hotels
234

Flagship hotels nearby

  • Comfort Suites Michigan Avenue - Loop
  • Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Chicago
  • Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District

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The Second City suits events that match its capacity and space profile in Chicago. Use the figures above to check your headcount and room needs, then confirm dates, setup and pricing directly.

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