
Bounce house
15' x 15' inflatable, needs 20' x 20' and power
$291.50each
DeKalb County · Games & kids
Bounce house and party game rentals in DeKalb, IL start at $11, and the typical item costs about $346.50, across 504 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to DeKalb is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


15' x 15' inflatable, needs 20' x 20' and power
$291.50each

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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 DeKalb
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 1 bounce house or combo unit |
| 100 guests | 1 combo unit + 2 yard games |
| 150 guests | 2 inflatables + 3 yard games |
| 200 guests | 2-3 inflatables + games for adults |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what games & kids cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in DeKalb
Celebrations here spread between campus-adjacent neighborhoods, the quiet tree-lined streets around Annie Glidden Road, and the farm country that starts a few minutes out of town. Parks such as Hopkins Park and Kishwaukee Kiwanis Park give families picnic space, and the Kishwaukee River nearby is a favorite for photos. Backyards and church halls host most family milestones. Fall football Saturdays and homecoming also fill the town, so any event near campus needs a plan for traffic.
Logistically, DeKalb is a drive from the Chicago core, so delivery runs are longer than in the near suburbs. Route 23, Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road are the main arteries, and trucks need to plan around event weekends at NIU. We match you with the closest vendor and itemize delivery so you know what the distance adds. Planning a graduation party? Ask early about tent permits and neighbors' driveways.
NIU commencement weekends mean lots of tents and chairs in yards near campus and out in the county.
Games & kids here: Measure the yard: most bounce houses need a flat space about 5 feet larger than the unit on each side, an outlet within 50 feet, and no overhead wires.
Historic buildings near the Egyptian Theatre have tight loading, so confirm access with the venue.
Games & kids here: Venues may require proof of insurance from the inflatable company and limit where units go; ask before you book.
Hopkins Park and other DeKalb Park District sites rent pavilions for parties. Reserve early for May.
Games & kids here: Parks usually require permission for inflatables and often a generator, since there is no outlet nearby.
Just outside town, larger lots and barns host weddings and family reunions with gravel drives.
Games & kids here: Inflatables need flat grass or a tarp-covered hard surface, not gravel. Keep them away from animals and machinery.
How to plan
A standard 15x15 bounce house needs about 20x20 of flat ground plus a power outlet within 50-100 feet.
Plan one adult supervising each inflatable at all times.
Concession machines need supplies (kernels, sugar, cones) priced per batch.
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