48" round table
Seats 6, 30" high
$12.65each
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Table rentals in South Loop
Table rentals in South Loop, Chicago start at $3.30, and the typical item costs about $24.86, across 138 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to South Loop 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 South Loop 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 South Loop
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 South Loop
Where South Loop hosts use tables
The South Loop has changed a lot in a generation. Printers Row's old printing and publishing buildings have become lofts and event spaces, while new towers have filled in near the lakefront and the Museum Campus. The result is a neighborhood where a wedding might happen in a 19th-century brick loft one weekend and a corporate dinner on a glassy amenity deck the next.
Printers Row lofts
Brick-and-timber event spaces in former printing buildings, often with vintage freight elevators.
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.
Condo amenity decks and party rooms
Residential towers with rooftops and party rooms that typically require building approval for vendors.
Tables here: Rooftops limit weight and elevator size. Folding tables that fit in a freight elevator, plus a few highboys, work better than heavy farm tables.
Hotel meeting rooms
Busy during convention weeks, often used for corporate dinners and breakouts.
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.
Lakefront and Museum Campus area
A favorite backdrop for photos, with outdoor events subject to park district rules.
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 South Loop
- Check for conventions or stadium events on your date. Traffic and loading near McCormick Place and Soldier Field can be heavy, and we'll plan around it.
- Condo buildings usually require a COI and a reserved service elevator. Ask your management office for its vendor requirements.
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 South Loop: questions
How much does table rental cost in South Loop?
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 South Loop, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added on the same itemized quote.
Do you deliver table rentals to South Loop?
Yes. We book table rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to South Loop, Chicago (ZIP 60605, 60616). Delivery is priced per order by the partner and shown on your quote before you book.
Do you rent tables and chairs together in South Loop?
Yes. Add tables, chairs and linens to one quote and we book them together, so they arrive on the same truck for South Loop and the linens are sized to the tables you chose.
How far ahead should I book table rentals in South Loop?
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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