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Event Chair Rental Cost in Chicago: Price by Chair and Quantity
Estimated rental cost for every chair style from 25 to 200 chairs. Figures are our current estimates, with delivery and setup quoted separately.



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- Cross-Back × 50$400–$550
- Cross-Back × 100$800–$1,100
- Cross-Back × 200$1,600–$2,200
- Ghost × 50$500–$700
- Ghost × 100$1,000–$1,400
- Ghost × 200$2,000–$2,800
- Rattan Garden × 50$600–$800
- Rattan Garden × 100$1,200–$1,600
- Rattan Garden × 200$2,400–$3,200
- Bentwood Bistro × 50$450–$600
- Bentwood Bistro × 100$900–$1,200
- Bentwood Bistro × 200$1,800–$2,400
- Wishbone × 50$700–$900
- Wishbone × 100$1,400–$1,800
- Wishbone × 200$2,800–$3,600
- Velvet Dining × 50$900–$1,250
- Velvet Dining × 100$1,800–$2,500
- Velvet Dining × 200$3,600–$5,000
- Gold Infinity × 50$450–$650
- Gold Infinity × 100$900–$1,300
- Gold Infinity × 200$1,800–$2,600
- Cane-Back × 50$600–$800
- Cane-Back × 100$1,200–$1,600
- Cane-Back × 200$2,400–$3,200
- Windsor Spindle × 50$450–$600
- Windsor Spindle × 100$900–$1,200
- Windsor Spindle × 200$1,800–$2,400
- Louis Medallion × 50$1,000–$1,500
- Louis Medallion × 100$2,000–$3,000
- Louis Medallion × 200$4,000–$6,000
- Mid-Century Shell × 50$450–$600
- Mid-Century Shell × 100$900–$1,200
- Mid-Century Shell × 200$1,800–$2,400
- Teak Garden Folding × 50$250–$350
- Teak Garden Folding × 100$500–$700
- Teak Garden Folding × 200$1,000–$1,400
Quick answers
How much does it cost to rent chairs in Chicago?
Basic folding chairs rent for about $2-4 each, Chiavari and cross-back chairs for about $7-11, and ghost or upholstered chairs for about $10-30 per event day. Delivery, setup and pickup are quoted separately for your venue.
Is delivery included in the chair price?
No. The per-chair price covers one event day. Delivery, setup, pickup, any stairs or long carries, a damage waiver and sales tax are itemized in your proposal before you approve anything.
How can I lower my chair rental cost?
Use premium chairs only where guests see them most (ceremony aisle, head table) and simpler chairs elsewhere, book early for May-October weekends, and bundle chairs with tables and linens in one quote so delivery is shared.
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