The best coworking in Chicago

A locals' shortlist of coworking spots in Chicago, IL — hand-vetted by neighbors on Manifest, with the practical details (wifi, outlets, noise level, day-pass pricing, signature drinks) you actually need.

14 curated picks See the full Chicago map

Every coworking pick in Chicago

  1. WeWork — National

    Loop

    Big Loop tower with skyline views.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $45/day
    • Membership: $400/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  2. WeWork — Fulton Market

    Fulton Market

    Trendy Fulton Market floor with great rooms.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $45/day
    • Membership: $400/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  3. WeWork — Kinzie Industrial

    West Loop

    Industrial loft floor with creatives.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $45/day
    • Membership: $400/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  4. Industrious — Aon Center

    Loop

    Class-A polished space with espresso bar.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $60/day
    • Membership: $525/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  5. Industrious — Fulton Market

    Fulton Market

    Trendy Fulton Market boutique floor.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $60/day
    • Membership: $525/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  6. 1871 (Merchandise Mart)

    River North

    Chicago tech ecosystem HQ. Member-only mostly.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: lively
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Membership: $300/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes
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  7. Spaces — Fulton Market

    Fulton Market

    Day-pass coworking with bright atrium.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $30/day
    • Membership: $300/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  8. The Wing (Fulton Market) — Coworking Loft

    Fulton Market

    Quiet members-only style work loft.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Membership: $200/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  9. Coalition — West Loop

    West Loop

    Diverse-women-led coworking + social impact.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $30/day
    • Membership: $275/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  10. Convene — Civic Opera Building

    Loop

    Premium meeting + work space.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $60/day
    • Membership: $600/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  11. Schaumburg Township District Library

    Schaumburg · 130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

    Quiet study areas + reservable private rooms. Calm and professional — best for focused work, remote jobs, and studying.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, study
    • Hours: 9a–9p (varies by day)
    • Meeting rooms: yes
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  12. Helen M. Plum Memorial Library

    Lombard · 110 W Maple St, Lombard, IL 60148

    Modern quiet zones plus collaborative areas. Recently renovated — very comfortable for long work sessions.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, study
    • Hours: Open daily — hours vary
    • Meeting rooms: yes
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  13. Rogers Park Branch Library

    Rogers Park · 6907 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

    Quiet study areas with free Wi-Fi and charging stations. Professional, distraction-free.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, study
    • Hours: Public library hours
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  14. West Ridge Branch Library

    West Ridge · 6505 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

    Comfortable seating and study desks with free internet. Best for deep focus sessions.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, study
    • Hours: Public library hours
    Visit website

Frequently asked: coworking in Chicago

Where's the best coworking in Chicago?
Locals on Manifest curate these as the top coworking spaces: WeWork — National, WeWork — Fulton Market, WeWork — Kinzie Industrial. Full list with notes is above.
Where can I get a coworking day pass in Chicago?
WeWork — National (Loop) sells day passes ($45/day).
Coworking with phone booths in Chicago?
WeWork — National in Loop has dedicated phone booths for calls.
Quietest coworking space in Chicago?
Industrious — Aon Center (Loop) is a curated pick for quiet, focus-friendly coworking.

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