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Whether you work entirely remote or just crave a fresh workspace, Chicago boasts a diverse collection of coworking spaces available to professionals at every level. Each one offers unique features and amenities to cater to your needs. Read on to discover spaces where workers can get their best work done in the Windy City, home to the second largest concentration of Fortune 500 company headquarters in the US.
1. Industrious
Located in Fulton Market of the West Loop neighborhood, Industrious is known for its turnkey solutions and community events. This luxury coworking space provides lush outdoor space, private offices, conference rooms, a cafe with great coffee and breakfast options, and access to other Industrious locations while traveling. With 24/7 access, Industrious allows workers can bring their dogs, use fitness and wellness rooms, utilize office supplies, and more.
2. Mural Park
In the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Pilsen on the Lower West Side, Mural Park offers workers a vibrant coworking environment in two connected, historic Pilsen buildings, committed to fostering the neighborhood’s cultural identity and supporting local businesses. Spacious lofts boast high ceilings, abundant natural light, and a comfortable lobby with access to private suites and open concept coworking rooms. Plus, the space offers on-site coffee from local roaster Back of the Yards Coffee.
3. Servcorp
Servcorp focuses on providing an impactful membership experience with amenities that include private conference rooms, boardrooms, office supplies, unlimited color printing, and community events. Workers can use printing and copying from desks throughout the space, with 24/7 access and unlimited coffee, fruit water, and tea. Plus, once signed on, members have access to over 150 locations worldwide with IT and secretary support.
4. Platform Coworking
Located in Wicker Park and Ravenswood, Platform Coworking boasts an open floor plan with abundant natural light and views. The space offers a blend of classic style and modern amenities, with phone rooms, conference rooms, flexible desks that allow movement and collaboration, as well as permanent desks for those ready to sit down and work.
5. 1871
Named after the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 in Merchandise Mart Plaza focuses on startups, offering high-speed WiFi, private offices, event space, and investor engagements with collaborative cohorts. With standing desks, free coffee and tea, a lounge space for relaxation and discussion, and more, 1871 offers a vast and diverse space for the best partnerships and work to be done.
6. DeskLabs
Situated in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood, DeskLabs supplies professionals with a sleek, modern coworking space with printing capabilities amidst a community of innovators. This location has standing desks, an outdoor terrace and rooftop deck, a phone booth, kitchen, and a lower-level game room—not to mention the free water, coffee, and tea available.
7. Carr Workspaces
Downtown Chicago, Carr Workspaces offers different coworking plans that workers can choose from, ranging from a day pass to long-term dedicated workspaces with IT support and extensive printing capabilities. They have multiple desk options depending on the type of productivity and work professionals require. Additionally, they offer a café plan for workers who want to feel like they are in the middle of a gourmet coffee shop.
8. mHUB
In the Kinzie Industrial Corridor of the Near West Side, mHUB touts itself as an innovation center focused on physical product development and manufacturing, offering access to prototyping labs and mentorship programs. Here, workers can come together to collaborate and share ideas on different startups and innovations about all things technology.
9. Workbox
With locations all across the city, Workbox is best for teams and businesses, offering 24/7 access to their office, wellness rooms, and various virtual and in-person events. Workbox offers different membership options, which come with unlimited printing, mailing services, a dedicated community manager, and more. Additionally, members also receive access to fun goods like beer, monthly breakfasts and happy hours, bottomless craft coffee, and more.
10. Hera Hub Chicago
Hera Hub Chicago is a female-focused space in River North with a spa-like feel, offering 24/7 access and multiple various workspace options—including a podcast room! Hera Hub promotes a collaborative community of in-house business experts, relaxing yet focused vibes, and chances to network through daily events. The space also offers networking events, bike storage, coffee and tea, and a kitchen stocked full with snackage.
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This article was written with the assistance of AI.
