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About Metropolis Ballroom
Metropolis Ballroom is a wedding venue serving couples across the Chicago area from Arlington Heights. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The KC Hall, Atlantis Banquets. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Metropolis Ballroom
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Arlington Heights, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Arlington Heights
- Comfort Inn & Suites Arlington Heights - Schaumburg
- Suburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove
- Holiday Inn Express Rolling Mdws-Schaumburg Area
- Hampton Inn and Suites- Mount Prospect
- DoubleTree Arlington Heights
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
- 6 S Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
- Where
- Arlington Heights · 23 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Chicago
- One of 326 wedding venues we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 870-8787
- Website
- Visit site
From Metropolis Ballroom's website
- Services they list
- Getting-ready suites
- Capacity
- Up to 425 guests
- Experience
- 10+ years
Read from metropolisballroom.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Metropolis Ballroom before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Arlington Heights
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 31 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 38 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Schaumburg, Wheeling, Palatine, Des Plaines
Distances are straight-line from Metropolis Ballroom; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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