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About Highway 61 Films
Based in Chicago, Highway 61 Films works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Joinery and Loft606. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Chicago
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Chicago?
Wedding films in Chicago typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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.
Wedding venues near Highway 61 Films
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Joinery | 0.2 mi |
| Loft606 | 0.3 mi |
| Le Loft | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Highway 61 Films to each venue listed on Lazo.
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.
Photo spots around Chicago
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Gardengarden | Chicago | 0.5 mi |
| North Rose Gardengarden | Chicago | 0.6 mi |
| Milton Lee Olive Parkcity park | Chicago | 1.5 mi |
| Lincoln Park Conservatorybotanical garden | Chicago | 3.2 mi |
| Alfred Caldwell Lily Poolgarden | Chicago | 3.3 mi |
| Garfield Park Conservatorybotanical garden | Chicago | 4.5 mi |
| Peace Gardengarden | Chicago | 5.6 mi |
| Osaka Gardengarden | Chicago | 6.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Chicago first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
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
- 1917 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Where
- Chicago · 4 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers
- In Chicago
- One of 152 wedding videographers we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (219) 309-5236
- Website
- Visit site
From Highway 61 Films's website
“Highway 61 Films is an award winning wedding film company based in Chicago, working with couples worldwide. We edit all of our videos in house by our filmmakers. The best wedding videos in Chicago.”highway61films.net
- Services they list
- Full ceremony film, Drone footage, Super 8 film, Raw footage, Teaser film
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic
- In business since
- 2009
Read from highway61films.net in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Highway 61 Films before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Chicago
- Nearest venue
- The Joinery, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 81 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 52 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 167 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oak Park, Lincolnwood, Cicero
Distances are straight-line from Highway 61 Films; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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