The Second City is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

1. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 151 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn C.Kaitlyn Currie: Awesome show! Definitely would go back again.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The world famous Second City, launched the careers of numerous SNL alumni, such improv greats as John Belushi, Bill Murray, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey.

IFCIFC: Chicago: A training ground for the likes of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell and others, this legendary comedy club now boasts -IFC Staff

iO Chicago is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

2. iO Chicago

8.8
1501 N Kingsbury St (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · 88 tips and reviews

Tim P.Tim P: All shows and classes here are fantastic! Top performances include TJ and Dave, The Reckoning, and Chaos Theory. Great place to bring a date or hang out with a group of friends any night of the week!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Famous for training some of the sharpest minds in comedy today, iO Theater is a leader in improv comedy and hosts shows 7 nights a week. Plan on a fun–and surprising!–night out in Wrigleyville.

Dan M.Dan Moynihan: Improv Shakespeare was fantastic. These guys are BRILLIANT.

CSz Theater Chicago is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

3. CSz Theater Chicago

8.5
929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews

Jeewant K.Jeewant Kaushal: Awesome place for a night out. Everyone is on point with their improv and they definitely like to get the crowd involved.

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: laugh riot!

tara d.tara defrancisco: one of the greatest improv venues in the world, full of the kindest people. shortform theatre that nails it. see the mainstage cast csz show, thurs 8, fri 8/10, sat 6, 8, 10.

The Comedy Bar is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

4. The Comedy Bar

8.2
500 N La Salle Dr (btwn W Illinois St & W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Streeterville · 16 tips and reviews

The Comedy BarThe Comedy Bar: Don't break the bank on your next date night! Treat your special someone to some great laughs, food, and drinks - at an affordable price!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: A Vegas-style comedy club featuring some of the newest, edgiest and funniest comedians in the Chicago. The Red Bar Comedy Club offers two shows every Friday and Saturday for just $10.

Mingle Around M.Mingle Around Matchmaker: Cheap but classy date spot. Xoxo

Zanies Comedy Club is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

5. Zanies Comedy Club

8.1
1548 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town · 20 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Great selection of comedians with different styles. Make sure to arrive early, as the place packs up well before shows start. Also, don't forget the two drink minimum per person!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Zanies hosts stand-up comedy headliners such as Jay Leno, Richard Lewis and Emo Phillips.

House of BluesHouse of Blues: Best place in town to catch a comedy show!

The Lincoln Lodge is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

6. The Lincoln Lodge

8.0
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Logan Square · 2 tips and reviews

Deanna O.Deanna Ortiz: Started September 2017 The Lincoln Lodge will be at Under The Gun Theater - 956 W Newport Ave Chicago, Illinois - and offering Friday and Saturday shows.

Garrett J.Garrett Jeffs: Glad they moved over here

1959 Kitchen & Bar is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

7. 1959 Kitchen & Bar

8.2
230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 29 tips and reviews

Leland B.Leland Brewster: Highly recommend the Sunday Bloody Mary Sunday event. Tasty food and a great show!

IlariaIlaria: I watched #dateme and it was hilarious! Great actors and funny show

Chris V.Chris Vicente: First 3 rows are pretty good to see the show. Warning fair game for the comedians lol

Laugh Factory is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

8. Laugh Factory

7.6
3175 N Broadway St (at W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Lake View East · 28 tips and reviews

MonicaMonica: VIP is worth it & the drinks are made super strong

Meredith B.Meredith Bahuriak: If you have not made it out for Jay Washington & JR Bang's "Laughing Insanity" you are seriously missing out!!

Melanie V.Melanie V: Friendly staff and nice venue! Be aware of the two drink min per person! Luckily, non alcoholic drinks are included.

Neo-Futurists is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

9. Neo-Futurists

9.0
5153 N Ashland Ave (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Theater · Ravenswood · 38 tips and reviews

Amy R.Amy Robertson: A fun, high energy mostly comedic show.

Victor S.Victor Sotelo: Expect potentially embarrassing audience participation, especially if you sit in the front row.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, Chicago’s longest-running piece of theater, features an innovative ensemble of writer-performers attempting to perform 30 miniplays in 60 minutes.

Second City Works is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

10. Second City Works

8.1
1616 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · Old Town Triangle · 9 tips and reviews

Angelica D.Angelica Dongallo: Arrive at least 30 mins early, and request a table!

Katie Jo K.Katie Jo Kohls: Udderball was HILARIOUS!!

Miles D.Miles Dabic: Now UP Comedy Club is in same location...

Annoyance Theatre & Bar is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

11. Annoyance Theatre & Bar

7.9
851 W Belmont Ave (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Theater · Lakeview · 23 tips and reviews

Dan J.Dan Jessup: Fantastic as a bar, even better as a two-theater aggressive comedy emporium. Come for the Clark Street views and draft brews, stay for the unknown.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Annoyance put itself on the map with its famously distasteful gross-out musical Co-Ed Prison Sluts. Twenty years later, it still cranks out bizarre, unconventional comedy. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Annoyance Theater combines improvisation, musical theater and sketch comedy to create a raunchy, hilarious and uncensored environment. Tickets for all shows range from $10 – $20.

The Wip Theater is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

12. The Wip Theater

7.4
6670 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL
Theater · Edison Park · 4 tips and reviews

Wip T.Wip Theater: Hey all! We have not been on here for awhile! We'd like to offer $10 admission to anyone that calls and makes a reservation for 2nite's Stand up show at 10pm! Call and make a reservation! 312-692-9327

Seriously S.Seriously Scott: Wonderful childrens shows. Both my daughter and I enjoyed the shows.

Thom B.Thom Britton: Murder Mystery is up and running!

The Playground Theater is one of The 13 Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago.

13. The Playground Theater

7.3
3209 N Halsted St (at W. Belmont Ave.), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews

drew t.drew tarvin: Good spot for indie improv in Chicago, never quite sure what you'll see.

Joe A.Joe Avella: See teenager of the year. Www.teenageroftheyear.org

Joe A.Joe Avella: Kiss the ring of King Mayor Joe Avella! Tremble in his wake of Feudal lordship. Read more.