After-Hours Clubs in Chicago

by Valerie Moloney - Citysearch Editor - 335 Reviews - 98 Lists

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Updated: August 27, 2009

Where do you go when last call comes a little too early? We've rounded up some of the city's best after-hours bars to keep the spirits flowing well past 2am.

After-Hours Clubs

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Underground Wonder Bar
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    10 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Don't let the night go just yet; the live jazz and blues shows will keep the buzz going when all the other bars have closed. (Sun-Fri 4am, Sat 5am)

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Republic
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    1520 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Lights went up too soon at that other dance club? This sleek setting is your answer with a 5am close time on Saturday nights (or should we say Sunday mornings?). (Thu-Fri 4am, Sat 5am)

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crobar
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    1543 N Kingsbury St #103, Chicago, IL 60642 (map)

    This legendary Clybourn Corridor dance destination transforms from goth warehouse to posh party palace for night owls with energy to spare. (Wed-Fri 4am; Sat 5am)

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average The Underground
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    56 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    The party just keeps going and going at this military-chic lounge that lives up to its hush-hush name. (Thu-Fri 4am, Sat 5am)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Smart Bar
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    3730 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

    Disappear into the wee hours at this punky, cave-like dance club connected to the Metro in Wrigleyville. (Sun, Wed-Fri 4am, Sat 5am)

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Nick's Uptown
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    4015-17 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

    This spacious neighborhood beer hall becomes, well, less so the later it gets. (Sun-Fri 4am, Sat 5am)

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hangge Uppe
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    14 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    If your pre-game didn't start until midnight, then the party will just be getting starting at this Rush Street institution, where 'tenders are happy to keep the beer and shots flowing. (Sun-Fri 4am, Sat 5am)