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About Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion
Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion brings venue services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Oak Park. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Oak Park Conservatory, Thatcher Woods Pavilion. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Oak Park, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Fullerton Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- Best Western
- Best Western Plus Chicago O'Hare South
- Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC
- Hyatt Place Chicago - Medical / University District
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Chicago
How much do wedding venues cost in Chicago?
Venue pricing in Chicago spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 220 N Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
- Where
- Oak Park · 8 miles west of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Chicago
- One of 326 wedding venues we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (708) 725-2500
- Website
- Visit site
From Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion's website
“Cheney Mansion is a historic event space located near Chicago. Host your wedding, corporate event, or party in this beautiful location!”cheneymansion.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Getting-ready suites
- Capacity
- Up to 150 guests
Read from cheneymansion.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Oak Park
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 87 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 10 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Berwyn, Westchester, Melrose Park, Broadview
Distances are straight-line from Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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