Corporate Team Building Activities in Chicago
We run team building events for companies across Chicago, with more than 80 in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities to pick from. Financial firms, hospitals, manufacturers, and companies of every size and industry all book us to plan days their people actually look forward to.
Every event is built around your team, your goals, and your budget. What you get back is better communication and a group that likes working together.
Corporate Team Building Solutions in Chicago
Chicago makes it easy to get a team together. The Loop is downtown’s compact core, an 8-block by 5-block area encircled by the elevated ‘L’ tracks. Venues here scale up to McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America. Outback has run team building for teams of every kind across Chicagoland, and we’ll help you manage the planning. With Outback, you’ll get:
- Self-hosted, virtual, or fully facilitated events, indoors or out
- Scalable team building activities designed to meet your goals
- Local know-how with a national operation behind it
Team Building Activities for Every Chicago Team
No two teams work the same way. Pick the format that fits how your Chicago team already operates.
In-Person Team Building in Chicago
Nothing builds trust faster than being in the same room. Our in-person events are a good fit for Chicago conferences, retreats, and office days, and we come to you.
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Virtual Team Building
Remote and hybrid teams need connection too. Our virtual events work for groups of any size and skip the awkward Zoom small talk.
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Self-Hosted Team Building
Want to run it yourself? Self-hosted options come with everything you need and digital access, so you can host on your own schedule and budget.
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Professional Development
We also run professional development and leadership workshops for Chicago teams, covering the everyday skills managers use most, like coaching, communication, and handling conflict.
Explore ProgramsNot Sure Which Activity Fits Your Chicago Team?
Tell us your goals, group size, and budget, and we will point you to the right fit in about ten minutes. It is honest advice from people who plan these events every day.
Meet Your Chicago Event Team
Your Dedicated Event SpecialistsChicago Planning Team
Every Chicago event comes with a dedicated Outback event manager. From your first conversation to the day of the event, you’ll work with our team who helps you choose the right activity and takes care of all the logistics. No call centers. No generic, copy-and-paste responses.
That kind of support is a big reason companies keep booking us for their next event.
Top Team Building Activities in Chicago
The activities Chicago teams book the most. They are easy to jump into, and they get people talking.
Team Pursuit In Chicago
Unite your group with Team Pursuit, a dynamic team building activity where teams tackle a variety of mental, physical, and skill-based challenges to achieve shared success.
Friendly Feud In Chicago
Bring on the laughs with Friendly Feud, a lively team building activity where your group competes in a fun-filled game inspired by a classic TV show.
The Amazing Chase In Chicago
Turn your city into a competitive, high-energy course. The Amazing Chase is a race-style corporate team building activity for groups of 10–1,000+, combining outdoor exploration, mental challenges, and teamwork.
Corporate Castaways In Chicago
Turn your team into survivors with Corporate Castaways, a high-energy team building activity where teamwork and strategy determine who will thrive in a series of fun and competitive challenges.
Featured Team Building Experiences in Chicago
Professional Development Programs in Chicago
Training and leadership programs that help your Chicago team build skills they will actually use.
Clear Communication In Chicago
The Clear Communication training program can help your team become effective communicators, and develop both verbal and written communication skills.
Developing Our Resiliency In Chicago
This course empowers participants to navigate challenges with confidence and make positive changes in their personal and professional lives.
Positive Team Dynamics In Chicago
The Positive Team Dynamics training program can help you enhance how employees work together and create a framework for a successful team.
Practical Time Management In Chicago
The Practical Time Management training program can help your team learn how to minimize distractions and make the most of their time at the office.
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Tell us about your team and what you want out of the day. We will put together a short list of Chicago activities that fit, whether your people are remote, hybrid, or in the office.
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Why Chicago is Great for Team Building
The practical reasons Chicago works when you need to get a team together.
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Easy to Get Everyone There
The ‘L’ is the easiest way to and from both O’Hare and Midway, so flying in teammates from anywhere is simple.
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Indoor and Outdoor, Any Season
Millennium Park and Grant Park work when you want to be outside. McCormick Place and downtown hotel ballrooms work when you don’t. Every format runs twelve months a year.
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Venues for Any Group Size
A downtown boardroom holds a dozen. McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, holds a few thousand.
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A Downtown Built to Explore
The Loop is an 8-block by 5-block core encircled by the elevated ‘L’ tracks. It’s small enough to cover on foot, built for scavenger hunts and city challenges.
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Somewhere to Celebrate After
River North’s bars and the West Loop’s restaurant row are steps from most downtown venues once the event wraps.
Where We Host Team Building in Chicago
Wherever your Chicago team meets, we bring the event to you.
Downtown Chicago Offices & Hotels
We come to your office, boardroom, or a Chicago hotel or conference space. It works well for retreats, offsites, and all-hands days.
In-Person Activities
Outdoor & Nearby Escapes
Head outside for something active at parks and open spaces around Chicagoland.
Outdoor Activities
Virtual & Hybrid
Bring your Chicago staff together with remote and hybrid coworkers through fully hosted virtual events, so nobody is left out.
Virtual ActivitiesHow to Plan Your Chicago Team Building Event
Planning a Chicago team event does not have to be complicated. Here is how it works.
Tell Us About Your Team
Share your group size, goals, location, and preferred format. That is all we need to get started.
Get Personalized Recommendations
We match you with Chicago activities that fit your team, so you are not scrolling through options that do not apply.
Plan Your Event With Experts
A real person helps you lock in dates, logistics, and any custom touches. No auto-replies or generic templates.
Deliver an Engaging Experience
Your team shows up and takes part while we handle the rest. You get to enjoy the event too.
Explore Team Building In Top Cities
We run team building events in most major cities across the US, making it easy to bring your team together wherever you're based.
View all US locationsWhy Chicago Companies Choose Outback
Chicago companies come to us for the activities and stay for the results. We have run events for more than 30,000 organizations, and people leave with more than a fun afternoon behind them.
Flexible for Any Team Size
Ten people or a thousand, our activities scale to fit your group without losing the fun.
Fast Planning, Real Support
You get a real person who helps you choose, plan, and run the day. No auto-replies or endless email chains.
Local Knowledge, Nationwide Reach
We know Chicago venues and logistics, and we run events just as smoothly anywhere in North America.
Made to Fit Your Team
Mix themes, adjust the difficulty, add a charity component. Your event should look like your team, not a template.
Professional Hosts
Our hosts keep the energy up and the logistics smooth, so you can relax and take part too.
Built for Real Engagement
No forced icebreakers. Every activity is made to get people talking, solving problems, and leaving with stronger connections.
Customer Success Stories & Team Building Case Studies
Real results from real teams. Here is how Outback has helped companies build stronger cultures.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Fun and Engaging
Outback always does a great job – their games are so fun and engaging, and the hosts are top-notch!
LeapPoint
Very Successful
Outback operated 4 events in different cities recently and each has been very successful. Our teams loved them and giving back to the community. Outback’s team is very professional.
CN Rail
Everyone Had a Chance to Shine
The event was fun and met our team’s goals. We wanted to build teamwork and comradery. We wanted an ‘easy way’ to serve our community. We used both the left and right sides of our brain for the activity, giving everyone a way to shine. We enjoyed the activity and felt very good about it.
Procter & Gamble
Great work by the Outback Team.
Pure satisfaction and smoothness.
Triple Ten
No Question was Left Unanswered
From the moment I expressed interest in Outback’s services they have been in constant contact. No question was left unanswered, every step was explained in great detail, and the pricing was fair for the event. I couldn’t imagine it going any smoother than it did. Our host was amazing and brought the liveliness and fun to every part of the party. Can’t wait to use Outback’s services again!
Tromberg Morris & Partners, PLLC
Impressive and Inspiring!
Our team thoroughly enjoyed participating in both the Team Pursuit 2.0 and the Clue Murder Mystery activities. It was particularly gratifying to witness members from different teams—many meeting for the first time—come together and truly collaborate to tackle the challenges presented. The level of teamwork and communication required was impressive and inspiring.
Our team would highly recommend Outback Team Building & Training to any group seeking to enhance their collaborative experience. The structured activities not only foster team spirit and cooperation but also create an environment where individuals can connect and build strong professional relationships. Whether it’s for team-building retreats or corporate events, these activities are a fantastic way to promote teamwork and camaraderie.
Intact Financial Corporation
Kept the team engaged, on our toes, and pushed us to excel
Our facilitator was an amazing host. He kept the team engaged, kept us on our toes, and pushed us to excel. It was an amazing event. We will be using you again for another event!
Beam Suntory
I could see that everyone was very engaged
I think having an opportunity to just have some creative play was valuable as a way to have people who don’t usually work together begin to form relationships. From looking around the room, I could see that everyone was very engaged and really putting a lot of energy into their projects.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
It was a lot of fun. It was a great icebreaker for us to get to know people that we maybe haven’t known in the past or were new to our company. So it was a great way to interact with people. A really unique and creative way to do a team building exercise and at the end of the day doing something for the greater good.
Keystone Capital
Thank you for a memorable morale event after 2 years being apart
Amazing Customer Services. Flexible, supportive, amazing energy.
Thank you for all your support in making a memorable morale event for our team after 2 years being apart.
Microsoft
Frequently Asked Questions About Team Building in Chicago
We offer more than 80 in-person, virtual, self-hosted, and hybrid activities for Chicago teams, from escape rooms and game shows to charity events and workshops.
Yes. Our facilitators come to your office, a hotel, or a venue anywhere in Chicago and the surrounding area. We also run virtual events for remote and hybrid teams.
Yes. We adjust the theme, difficulty, length, and charity components so the event fits your team and your goals.
Anything from a team of 5 to a group of 1,000 or more. Our activities scale without losing the fun.
Two to three weeks is ideal, but we handle shorter timelines all the time. Reach out and we will find something that works.
It depends on the format, group size, and length. Request a quote and we will lay out a few options to match your budget.
Wherever works for your team. Companies host at their own office, a downtown hotel or conference space like McCormick Place, or outdoors at a spot like Millennium Park. We bring the event to you.
Yes. Grant Park and Millennium Park downtown work well for active, outdoor formats, and we move the same activity indoors whenever the weather calls for it.
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Ready to Plan Your Chicago Team Building Event?
More than 30,000 organizations have booked Outback. Tell us about your Chicago team and we will help you pick the right activity, sort out the logistics, and put on an event people remember.