48" round table
Seats 6, 30" high
$12.65each
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Table rentals in Chicago
Table rentals in Chicago, IL start at $3.30, and the typical item costs about $24.86, across 138 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Chicago is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.
- lowest tables price
- $3.30
- lowest tables price
- typical item
- $24.86
- typical item
- options to choose from
- 138
- options to choose from
- top of the range
- $341
- top of the range
Popular tables for Chicago events
60" round table
Seats 8-10, 30" high
$14.85each
72" round table
Seats 10-12, 30" high
$17.05each
6' banquet table
6' x 30", seats 6-8
$11.55each
8' banquet table
8' x 30", seats 8-10
$12.65each
Highboy cocktail table
30" round top, 42" high
$15.95each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Chicago
How much you need, by guest count
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 7 x 60" rounds + 3 service tables |
| 100 guests | 13 x 60" rounds + 4 service tables |
| 150 guests | 19 x 60" rounds + 5 service tables |
| 200 guests | 25 x 60" rounds + 6 service tables |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what tables cost in Chicago.
- 6' banquet table$11.55
- 48" round table$12.65
- 8' banquet table$12.65
- 60" round table$14.85
- Highboy cocktail table$15.95
- Lowboy cocktail table$15.95
- 72" round table$17.05
- Kids' table$27.50
- Sweetheart table$82.50
- Farm table$97.90
Celebrating in Chicago
Where Chicago hosts use tables
Chicago doesn't celebrate in one kind of room. A single summer Saturday might hold a rooftop rehearsal dinner in River North, a quinceañera in a Pilsen banquet hall, a church wedding in Hyde Park and a backyard graduation party behind a Lakeview two-flat. Each of those asks something different of the chairs and of the people delivering them, which is why we plan every order around the actual building, block and loading situation rather than a generic drop-off window.
Lofts and industrial event spaces
Common in the West Loop, the Loop and River North, often with freight elevators and strict load-in windows.
Tables here: Venues set strict load-in windows. Folding rounds and banquet tables move fastest, and the venue's floor plan tells you exactly how many fit.
Parish halls and churches
From South Side congregations to North Side parishes, many host ceremonies, receptions and community gatherings in their own halls.
Tables here: Halls usually supply basic 8-foot tables. Renting 60-inch rounds or farm tables changes the look without changing the room.
Backyards and gangway-access yards
Two-flats and bungalows often mean carrying chairs down a gangway or in from the alley, so we plan for compact loads.
Tables here: Lawns are rarely level. Banquet tables with adjustable legs or a few shims keep plates from sliding, and 60-inch rounds fit better than long rows between trees.
Park district fieldhouses and lakefront spaces
Chicago Park District spaces have their own permit and setup rules, so check with the district before booking rentals.
Tables here: Park pavilions often provide picnic tables, so rent only what the permit allows you to add, and keep tables off root zones and paths.
Delivery notes for Chicago
- Tell us whether your venue has a loading dock, alley access or only street parking. In much of the city that one detail shapes our delivery plan more than anything else.
- High-rise and commercial buildings frequently require a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator slot. Ask your building manager early and send us their requirements with your quote request.
How to plan
Getting table rentals right
- 01
Guest tables
Divide your guest count by 8 for 60" rounds or by 10 for 72" rounds, and round up.
- 02
Service tables
Plan 1 for gifts and cards, 1 for cake, 1 for the DJ, and 1 per 50 guests for a buffet.
- 03
Cocktail tables
One highboy per 8-10 guests standing during cocktail hour.
- 04
Check the floor plan
Allow about 10-12 sq ft per seated guest including aisles; we sketch this on the free planning call.
FAQ
Table rentals in Chicago: questions
How much does table rental cost in Chicago?
Table rentals through Beyond Chiavari start at $3.30 per item, with a typical item around $24.86 and premium pieces up to $341. Delivery to Chicago, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added on the same itemized quote.
Do you deliver table rentals to Chicago?
Yes. We book table rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Chicago, IL (ZIP 60601, 60614, 60616, 60622). Delivery is priced per order by the partner and shown on your quote before you book.
Do you rent tables and chairs together in Chicago?
Yes. Add tables, chairs and linens to one quote and we book them together, so they arrive on the same truck for Chicago and the linens are sized to the tables you chose.
How far ahead should I book table rentals in Chicago?
Tables rarely sell out, but farm tables and specialty shapes do on summer Saturdays, so book 2 to 3 months ahead for May to October.
How many people sit at an 8-foot banquet table?
Eight to ten: four on each long side and one on each end if you do not need the ends clear. For buffet use, an 8' table holds about 6-8 chafing dishes.
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