Top Bowling Alleys in Chicago, IL

From the North Side to the suburbs, Chicago and Chicagoland offer a strong mix of landmark alleys, Bowlero centers, and neighborhood houses. Here are the top bowling alleys in and around the Windy City.

For a complete directory with pricing, hours, and cosmic bowling details, visit our Chicago City Guide.

1. Stardust Bowl

Location: 37 E Lorraine Ave, Addison, IL 60101
Lanes: 84
Rating: 4.5/5 (1,350 reviews)
Phone: (630) 833-1040
Website: stardust.bowlbowlbowl.com
Pricing: ~$40/hour, ~$5.69 shoe rental

Long-running bowling alley with 84 lanes, 4 lounges, live music, games, TV sports, and a diner. Parties, leagues, food, pro shop, arcade, and bar. Specials. Open until 11:00 PM most nights and 1:00 AM Thursday–Saturday. One of the largest centers in the area.

2. Beverly Lanes

Location: 8 S Beverly Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Lanes: 24 (bumper lanes)
Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
Phone: (847) 253-5238
Website: beverlylanes.com
Leagues: beverlylanes.com/LEAGUES

Family-friendly circa-1955 alley with 24 bumper lanes, lounge, pro shop, and lessons. Parties, leagues, kid-friendly. Closed Mondays; open until 11:00 PM Tuesday–Saturday. Northwest suburbs classic.

3. Bowlero Mount Prospect

Location: 824 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Lanes: 36
Rating: 4.4/5 (1,090 reviews)
Phone: (847) 392-0550
Website: bowlero.com
Pricing: ~$60/hour, ~$12 shoe rental

36 lanes, cosmic bowling, arcade, air hockey, billiards, lounge, private rooms, pizza, burgers, leagues, and parties. Wheelchair accessible, online lane reservations. Open until 1:00 AM on Friday–Saturday.

4. Bowlero Roselle

Location: 1100 W Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172
Lanes: 32
Rating: 4.4/5 (870 reviews)
Phone: (630) 351-2100
Website: bowlero.com
Pricing: ~$60/hour, ~$12 shoe rental

32 lanes, mini golf, cosmic bowling, sports bar, billiards, arcade, air hockey, pizza, burgers, leagues, and parties. Lane reservations. Open until 1:00 AM on Friday–Saturday. West suburbs.

5. Arlington Lanes

Location: 3435 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Rating: 4.4/5 (643 reviews)
Phone: (847) 255-6373
Website: arlingtonlanes.net
Pricing: $7/game, $6 shoe rental
Leagues: arlingtonlanes.net/league

Bowling with The Hideout Pub, billiards, pro shop, bar, food, parties, and leagues. Open until midnight most nights. Arlington Heights neighborhood favorite.

6. Waveland Bowl

Location: 3700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,086 reviews)
Phone: (773) 472-5900
Website: wavelandbowl.com
Pricing: From $2–$6/game (varies by day/time), $5 shoe rental; lane reserve $35–$70
Leagues: wavelandbowl.com/leagues

Chicago landmark with cosmic and glow bowling, arcade, bar, billiards, leagues, and parties. Group events. Call ahead for lane availability. Open until midnight daily. North Side institution.

7. Bowlero Buffalo Grove

Location: 350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Lanes: 32
Rating: 4.3/5 (1,462 reviews)
Phone: (847) 821-9000
Website: bowlero.com
Pricing: ~$66/hour, ~$12 shoe rental
Specials: bowlero.com/location/bowlero-buffalo-grove/specials

32 lanes, laser tag, cosmic bowling, sports bar, arcade, air hockey, billiards, outdoor seating, pizza, burgers, leagues, and parties. Lane reservations, event booking. Open until 1:00 AM on Friday–Saturday. Northwest suburbs.

8. Bowlero Woodridge

Location: 1555 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517
Lanes: 40
Rating: 4.3/5 (1,412 reviews)
Phone: (630) 985-1115
Website: bowlero.com
Pricing: ~$66/hour, ~$12 shoe rental

40 lanes, cosmic bowling, arcade, air hockey, billiards, pro shop, sports bar, lounge, pizza, burgers, leagues, and parties. Lane reservations. Open until 1:00 AM on Friday–Saturday. Southwest suburbs.

9. Kings Dining & Entertainment

Location: 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Lanes: 16
Rating: 4.3/5 (895 reviews)
Phone: (312) 973-4920
Website: playatkings.com
Pricing: $26/hour, $3 shoe rental
Price Level: $$ (Moderate)
Specials: playatkings.com/lincolnpark-chicago-promotions

Lincoln Park: elevated gaming and entertainment in a retro setting. Bowling, billiards, arcades, big screens, craveable food, creative cocktails, and beer. Private events, corporate outings, birthday parties. Opens 3:00 PM weekdays and 11:30 AM on weekends.

10. Classic Bowl

Location: 8530 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Rating: 4.3/5 (880 reviews)
Phone: (847) 965-5300
Website: classic.bowlbowlbowl.com
Pricing: ~$40/hour, ~$5.69 shoe rental
Tournaments: bowlbowlbowl.com/tournaments

Bowling with automatic scoring, restaurant, lounge, video gaming, and pro shop. Parties, leagues, tournaments. Open until 1:00 AM every day. North suburbs value.

Planning Your Visit

Each venue offers something different:

• Stardust Bowl: Most lanes (84) in the list; 4 lounges, live music, diner, Addison
• Beverly Lanes: Family-focused; 24 bumper lanes, lessons, pro shop, closed Mon
• Bowlero Mount Prospect: 36 lanes, cosmic, reserve online, Mt Prospect
• Bowlero Roselle: 32 lanes + mini golf, cosmic, reserve online, Roselle
• Arlington Lanes: Per-game pricing ($7), The Hideout Pub, Arlington Heights
• Waveland Bowl: Best Chicago proper landmark; cosmic, call ahead, North Side
• Bowlero Buffalo Grove: 32 lanes, laser tag, cosmic, reserve online, Buffalo Grove
• Bowlero Woodridge: 40 lanes, cosmic, reserve online, southwest suburbs
• Kings Lincoln Park: Best in-city vibe; 16 lanes, food & cocktails, $$
• Classic Bowl: Open until 1 AM daily; Morton Grove, tournaments

Whether you want 84 lanes in Addison, Waveland on the North Side, or Kings in Lincoln Park, Chicago and Chicagoland have a lane to match. For full details, pricing, and hours, use our Chicago City Guide.

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