Chicago Theological Seminary

1407 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL

Chicago Theological Seminary

1407 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL

www.ctschicago.edu

Capacity: 225 people

About Chicago Theological Seminary

Plan your next off-site meeting, conference, retreat or reception at Chicago Theological Seminary. It’s a sleek, modern facility located in the Hyde Park, Woodlawn and University of Chicago neighborhoods. We offer meeting rooms, conference halls and reception areas of all sizes, each equipped with the latest technology and support. And it’s all extremely affordable. Whether you need a boardroom for a meeting or a ballroom for a wedding, CTS may be the perfect solution. Our state-of-the-art facilities are available to rent for classes, seminars, conferences, small gatherings, even weddings and receptions. Our top floor chapel and banquet area is a magical venue for a celebration with up to 225 guests. There's a green rooftop patio with stunning views of Chicago. There's even an intimate free-flowing water-encased glass chapel that seats 40. Reach out to set up a tour today!

Event Pricing

Special Package: Conferences

Attendees: 5-150 | Pricing is for meetings only

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Attendees: 5-150 | $150 - $2,000 /event
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$150 - $2,000

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Special Package: Retreats

Attendees: 5-150 | Pricing is for meetings only

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Attendees: 5-150 | $150 - $2,000 /event
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$150 - $2,000

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Room Rental Pricing Structure

Attendees: 5-200 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 5-200 | $300 - $1,300 /event
Pricing for all event types

$300 - $1,300

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Special Package: Celebrations

Pricing is for parties only

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$700 - $2,000 /event
Pricing for parties only

$700 - $2,000

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Special Package: Weddings

Attendees: 40-150 | Pricing is for weddings only

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Attendees: 40-150 | $2,500 - $3,100 /event
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$2,500 - $3,100

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Last Updated: 3/17/2023

Event Spaces

Skyline Chapel

Maximum Capacity: 225
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Skyline Chapel

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 225

Located on our top floor, this light and lofty aerie is a celebration in and of itself. It’s the showcase venue at CTS, with beautiful views and elegant spaces. The open auditorium with high ceilings and stunning views of downtown Chicago will make your memorable day one of a kind! Situated on the fourth floor, it provides flexible seating arrangements for wedding parties or gatherings of up to 225. There is even an outdoor green roof patio, where you can stroll, take photos and take in the neighborhoods. This modern chapel is completely equipped with the latest technology, perfect for showing videos, playing music and making speeches.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 160 People

Reception
Capacity: 225 People

Theater
Capacity: 225 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Stone
Floor Number: 4
Special Features: LCD Projectors, Screens, Blu-Ray, Sound, Mics, Assisted Hearing Device, Piano

Dining Hall

Maximum Capacity: 160
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Dining Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 160

What is a wedding without a fabulous reception? Adjacent to the Skyline Chapel, this large banquet area can accommodate 160 people – and all of your dreams. This open and airy hall is filled with possibilities. With flexible seating arrangements, it's ideal for weddings of all sizes, as well as rehearsal dinners and other parties. The hall's kitchen provides plenty of space for staging and storing catered affairs. And our accommodating staff will guarantee your big day goes off without a hitch. (Well, other than getting hitched!)

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 160 People

Reception
Capacity: 150 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Stone
Floor Number: 4
Special Features: LCD Projectors, Screens, Blu-Ray, Sound, Mics

Clark Chapel

Maximum Capacity: 50
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Clark Chapel

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

This quaint chapel is the ideal place for an intimate wedding or secular reception. One of CTS's iconic spaces, it's nestled inside a double-sided wall of free-flowing water. This water-encased glass chapel can hold up to 40 people with flexible seating arrangements. It's perfect for magical family weddings, small religious gatherings or other ceremonies.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 32 People

Chevron - 18"
Capacity: 40 People

Reception
Capacity: 50 People

Theater
Capacity: 40 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: An intimate space with golden light and beautiful stained glass windows, the Clark Chapel is a surprising hidden gem, perfect for quiet meditation or joyous celebrations.
Floor Covering: Tile
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: DVD, CD, Mics, Screen, Sound, Lectern

Large Classrooms

Maximum Capacity: 75
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Large Classrooms

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 75

For larger meetings, academic lectures or corporate off-site events, we also have two large classrooms. These have stadium-like seating with room capacity for 20 to 60 individuals. Each of these rooms is wheelchair accessible.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 45 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 45 People

Theater
Capacity: 75 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Our first floor Fulton Hall features fixed, lecture-style seating for 45, with the ability to add additional chairs to up the capacity to 60. Our second floor classroom features flex seating and can accommodate up to 75 with theatre seating.
Floor Number: 1, 2
Special Features: Screen, Mics, Assisted Hearing Device, Sound, Podium, Power on Tables, LCD Projector, Amp, Whiteboard, Supply Area

Classrooms

Maximum Capacity: 30
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Classrooms

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 30

As the name implies, these airy rooms are designed for teaching classes. Equipped with a whiteboard, smartboards and video technology, they are great for lectures, presentations and large scale meetings. Our classrooms can accommodate from 10 to 30 individuals.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 30 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 30 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 26 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: With large windows and soothing green walls, these classrooms stimulate lively debate and productive meetings.
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: Smartboard, Projector, Supply Area

Conference Rooms

Maximum Capacity: 20
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Conference Rooms

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 20

Whether you need a professional setting for an executive meeting or an open room for a productive brainstorming session, our conference rooms are perfectly suited to your needs. Thanks to our conference phones and telecommunications equipment, you can also add participants via Skype, WebEx, or Zoom.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 20 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Tile
Floor Number: 2

Seminar Rooms

Maximum Capacity: 10
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Seminar Rooms

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 10

These small rooms are ideal for group meetings and private discussions. Adjacent to larger classrooms, the rooms provide space to “break out” into smaller group sessions. They seat 2 to 10 people and can be reserved alone or with any of our classrooms.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 10 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Warm red accent walls highlight the intimate atmosphere. With comfortable seating and equipped for conference calls or WebEx or Skype sessions, these rooms are perfect for quiet work or private discussions.
Floor Number: 1, 2
Special Features: TV, Blu-Ray, Sound, Conference Phone, White Board, Supply Area

Recommendations

The Perfect Sunlit Venue! - An Eventective User from Chicago, IL

We utilized CTS to host a 100 person luncheon in celebration of my mother's 70th birthday! The venue is conveniently located on U of C's campus, has ample parking, catering grade kitchen, and easy load-in/ load-out for vendors. The Skyline Chapel is absolutely perfect for daytime events and I'm sure will also be lovely for a candlelit evening reception. I recommend this venue with no reservations. Many thanks again for your help with our family celebration!

Great event venue - An Eventective User from Chicago, IL

This is the perfect place for your event. Roxie and her staff were helpful and timely. There was no question or request that they did not address. The Skyline Chapel where we held our event, was beautiful! Definitely will recommend CTS to anyone looking for a venue!

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Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 225
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 14
Special Features: Four floors and 80,000 square feet of floor space. Technologically-enhanced classrooms, including six classrooms, four breakout rooms, two conference rooms, and a learning commons and library. Meditation room. 5,000 square foot rooftop garden.
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 80,000
Year Renovated: 2012

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