
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Near West Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in West Loop, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to West 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.


Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each

Indirect-fired, heats 800-1,000 sq ft, fuel extra
$181.50each
170,000 BTU forced air; propane/natural gas
$266.20each per day
40,000 BTU; needs 20 lb tank (not included)
$133.10each per day
80,000 BTU forced air; needs 100 lb tank (extra fee)
$185.90each per day
40,000 BTU; 20 lb tank not included
$146.30each per day
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 West Loop
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 100 guests | 9 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 150 guests | 13 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 200 guests | 17 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what heating & cooling cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in West Loop
The neighborhood's mix of event types is a big part of its appeal. On a weekday you'll see corporate offsites and launch parties in creative offices; on a Saturday the same blocks fill with weddings, rehearsal dinners and milestone birthdays. That turnover means docks and curb space are in demand, and venues often run back-to-back events with a short changeover between them.
Large open floors in former warehouses, often with good dock access but busy event calendars.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Popular for rehearsal dinners and small receptions, where the restaurant may supplement or replace its own seating.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Used for all-hands meetings, offsites and launch parties, typically with weekday after-hours setup.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Residential and hotel rooftops with skyline views west of downtown.
Heating & cooling here: Rooftops get windy and cold quickly after sunset. Heaters rated for wind, with weighted bases, are a must.
How to plan
One mushroom patio heater per 15-20 guests, spaced about 10-15 feet apart.
Close the sidewalls and use forced-air heaters, about 1 per 800-1,000 sq ft.
Propane and diesel are usually billed separately by what you use.
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