48" round table
Seats 6, 30" high
$12.65each
DeKalb County · Tables
Table rentals in DeKalb
Table rentals in DeKalb, IL start at $3.30, and the typical item costs about $24.86, across 138 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.
- 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb
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 DeKalb
Where DeKalb hosts use tables
DeKalb is a college town on the western edge of Chicagoland, and Northern Illinois University sets its calendar. Commencement weekends in May and December bring families from across the state, and every restaurant, hall and backyard in town fills up. The town is also known as the birthplace of barbed wire, a nod to its farming roots, and the Egyptian Theatre remains a downtown landmark.
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.
Graduation backyard parties
NIU commencement weekends mean lots of tents and chairs in yards near campus and out in the county.
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.
Downtown DeKalb events
Historic buildings near the Egyptian Theatre have tight loading, so confirm access with the venue.
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.
Park pavilions
Hopkins Park and other DeKalb Park District sites rent pavilions for parties. Reserve early for May.
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.
Country and farm lots
Just outside town, larger lots and barns host weddings and family reunions with gravel drives.
Tables here: Long farm tables suit barn beams and seat more guests per square foot than rounds. Check the floor: gravel and old boards need sturdy legs.
Delivery notes for DeKalb
- DeKalb is on the western edge of our delivery area, so we confirm the vendor and drive time before quoting.
- NIU commencement and homecoming weekends crowd roads and parking near campus. Book delivery windows early and confirm access.
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 DeKalb: questions
How much does table rental cost in DeKalb?
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 DeKalb, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added on the same itemized quote.
Do you deliver table rentals to DeKalb?
Yes. We book table rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to DeKalb, IL (ZIP 60115). Delivery is priced per order by the partner and shown on your quote before you book.
Do you rent tables and chairs together in DeKalb?
Yes. Add tables, chairs and linens to one quote and we book them together, so they arrive on the same truck for DeKalb and the linens are sized to the tables you chose.
How far ahead should I book table rentals in DeKalb?
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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