Saunas, bathhouses and cold plunges in Chicago
119 places to get hot (and cold) in and around Chicago, IL: 15 saunas and bathhouses, 9 spas with saunas, 12 recovery studios, 83 gyms with saunas. Pick what you're after below.
CHICAGO BATH HOUSE
Chicago Sweatlodge
SweatHouz Old Town Chicago Contrast Therapy Studio
The Euphoria Spa & Moroccan Hammam
SweatHouz Lakeview Contrast Therapy Studio
Perspire Sauna Studio
Lost Language
SweatHouz West Loop Contrast Therapy Studio
Perspire Sauna Studio
Sauna
Campfire Sauna and Social
Sauna Club
Perspire Sauna Studio
Fire and Ice Sauna Experience
AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago
Essence Medspa & Wellness Center
SpaSpace Chicago
Sir Spa
Kohler Waters Spa at Lincoln Park, Chicago
Piva Beer Spa
Wu Couple Spa
Leaf Spa Chicago
GOAT Wellness
Allure De Vie Day Spa & Med Spa
LUME Wellness & Aesthetics
T’amor Wellness Spa & Hair Salon
The CryoBar
Sono Bella Clinic
Next Health Lincoln Park - Chicago
HEAL Wellness + Longevity
Vitality Wellness
Restore Hyper Wellness
Chicago CryoSpa
Chicago Wellness Club
Emerald Ivory Wellness Spa
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
Crunch Fitness - Burbank Station
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
Midtown Athletic Club
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
Lawndale Christian Fitness Center
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
Mode Gym
LA Fitness
UIC Student Recreation Facility
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
Nūva Haus
FFC Park Ridge
East Bank Club
FFC West Loop
UFC GYM Wrigleyville
LA Fitness
FFC Gold Coast
South Side YMCA
Life Time
LA Fitness
Irving Park YMCA
THINK FIT CLUB
Iron Wolf Fitness
McCormick YMCA
Vaunt Fitness
UIC Sports & Fitness Center
Lakeview Athletic Club
Weber Leisure Center
Eastend
Rauner Family YMCA
Loyola Center for Fitness
Cheetah Gym
FFC East Lakeview
W3Body, A Women's Gym- Berwyn
FFC Oak Park
West Loop Athletic Club
Chicago Body Shop
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Lincoln Park Athletic Club
Movement Lincoln Park
Equinox Gold Coast
Ethos Training Systems
Equinox Lincoln Common
Lincoln Park Pilates & Events
Pav YMCA
Movement Wrigleyville
Gottlieb Center for Fitness
FFC Lincoln Park
West Cook YMCA
Notorious Fitness
Endeavor Health Fitness & Wellness Center – Galter Life Center
Edgewater Athletic Club
Bucktown Athletic Club
UFC GYM Morgan Park
Equinox The Loop
Evanston Athletic Club
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
Yoga Now
Equinox Lincoln Park
FFC Union Station
Bucktown Fitness Club
Ina | Relax ‧ Regenerate ‧ Rebalance
HOTWORX - Chicago, IL - River North
Gym 1801
Undefined Chi
HOTWORX-Chicago, IL - Mt Greenwood
The Somatic Shift
Saunas in Chicago: quick answers
How many saunas are in Chicago?
We list 119 places to sauna in and around Chicago: 15 saunas and bathhouses, 9 spas with saunas, 12 recovery studios, 83 gyms with saunas.
What are the best-rated saunas in Chicago?
Based on Google ratings with at least 30 reviews, the top-rated dedicated saunas, spas and recovery studios are Next Health Lincoln Park - Chicago (5★), HEAL Wellness + Longevity (5★), Lost Language (5★).
Where can I do a sauna and cold plunge in Chicago?
11 places offer both heat and a cold plunge for contrast therapy, including CHICAGO BATH HOUSE, Chicago Sweatlodge, SweatHouz Old Town Chicago Contrast Therapy Studio.
Is there a banya or hammam in Chicago?
The Euphoria Spa & Moroccan Hammam offers banya or hammam-style bathing, usually with steam, hot rooms and cold pools.
Where can I find an infrared sauna in Chicago?
18 places mention infrared saunas, including SweatHouz Old Town Chicago Contrast Therapy Studio, Perspire Sauna Studio, SpaSpace Chicago. Infrared rooms run cooler than traditional saunas and are often booked as private sessions.
Can I book a private sauna in Chicago?
Yes. SweatHouz Lakeview Contrast Therapy Studio, Perspire Sauna Studio, HEAL Wellness + Longevity offer private rooms or suites, which are good for couples or first-timers.
Which gyms in Chicago have a sauna?
83 gyms and fitness clubs mention a sauna, steam room or cold plunge, including LA Fitness, Crunch Fitness - Burbank Station, Midtown Athletic Club. Access usually requires a membership or day pass, so check before you go.
Amenities come from each venue's Google listing and what visitors mention in reviews. Things change, so confirm with the venue before you go. New to saunas? Read our first-visit guide.