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About The Lytle Auditorium
Based in Downers Grove, The Lytle Auditorium works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Lakes at Lacey, Firefly Pavilion. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near The Lytle Auditorium
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Downers Grove, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Tivoli Hotel
- Esplanade Lakes by DoubleTree
- Hyatt Lisle
- Chicago Marriott Suites Downers Grove
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago – Downers Grove
- Best Western Chicago - Downers Grove
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
- 4919 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
- Where
- Downers Grove · 22 miles west of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Chicago
- One of 326 wedding venues we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (872) 228-5591
- Website
- Visit site
From The Lytle Auditorium's website
“Elegant private wedding rentals in Downers Grove, IL. Indoor event space for 20-100 guests. Flexible packages. City feel. Book your dream reception today!”thelytleauditorium.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Wheelchair accessible, Elopements
- Capacity
- Up to 25 guests
- Areas they mention
- Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn
Read from thelytleauditorium.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Lytle Auditorium before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Downers Grove
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 46 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 38 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Naperville, Oak Brook, Glen Ellyn, Lombard
Distances are straight-line from The Lytle Auditorium; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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