In-person & Virtual Team Building In Chicago
Choose from more than 60 Chicago-based team building and professional development options, recommended by over 14,000 corporate groups.
What Does Your Team Need?
Virtual Team Building In Chicago
Browse our entire selection of virtual team building activities designed to increase employee engagement for remote teams.
Virtual Team Building Activities
In Person Team Building In Chicago
Explore our full range of fun and unique indoor and outdoor team building activities.
In Person Team Building Activities
Professional Development Programs In Chicago
Effective, memorable, fun training and development programs for your team available in-person or remote.
Professional Development ProgramsTop Team Building Activities In Chicago
Team building activities are designed to keep your employees entertained, engaged, and motivated. We offer team building solutions throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas, including Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, and Orland Park.
Friendly Feud
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.
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Wild Goose Chase In Chicago
Turn Chicago into a playground with Wild Goose Chase, a fast-paced scavenger hunt where teams explore, strategize, and compete in a race to complete creative challenges.
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Charity Bike Buildathon In Chicago
This indoor challenge will give you and your team the chance to build bicycles for children in need, bond as a group, and get creative with a fun, hands-on activity.
Learn MoreTop Professional Development Solutions In Chicago
Employee training and development programs can be a great way to help your team strengthen bonds and sharpen their skills.
Unconscious Bias In The Workplace In Chicago
Explore essential topics such as team dynamics, bias, and communication, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to create an inclusive workplace environment.
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
The Power Of Negotiation In Chicago
The Power of Negotiation training and development program can help your team learn the tools and techniques to become effective and powerful negotiators.
The Power of Negotiation
Situational Leadership Styles In Chicago
Learn how Situational Leadership Styles can help leaders perform even more effectively by identifying their own inherent styles and understanding how their employees want to be led.
Situational Leadership StylesWant more ideas to help you plan your team building activity?
Check out our blog on the 12 Energetic and Creative Team Building Activities in Chicago
What Our Clients Are Saying
Read feedback from clients in Chicago who Experienced Our Activities
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
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
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
I like how it can be customized
This was a fun and very flexible team-building event and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I like how it can be customized as far as where and when it is done, the duration of the event, and which challenges the teams elect to attempt.
Nielsen
Frequently Asked Questions About Team Building in Chicago
What team building activities are available in the Chicago area?
At Outback Team Building, we offer dynamic, scalable experiences that are perfect for companies based in downtown Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Orland Park, and beyond. Some of our most popular team building activities include:
We collaborate with organizations throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs to create the perfect event for your team.
Why choose Outback for team building in Chicago?
We specialize in creating unforgettable team building experiences across Chicago’s key business hubs, including:
- Downtown Chicago
- The Loop
- River North
- West Loop
- Lincoln Park and Oak Brook
Our team knows the local scene inside and out—so we can recommend the best routes, and activities to fit your goals. From planning to facilitation, we handle every detail to ensure a seamless event.
Do you offer indoor team building?
Absolutely! Indoor activities are especially popular during Chicago’s cold winters or unpredictable weather. We’ve hosted engaging indoor team building events in locations such as:
- Corporate offices in Downtown Chicago
- Coworking spaces in the West Loop
- Conference venues near River North
- Hotel ballrooms in Oak Brook and Schaumburg
Some of our most popular indoor activities include:
- Team Pursuit
- Domino Effect
- Bridge Builders
- Virtual and hybrid team games for distributed teams
Are there outdoor team building options in Chicago?
Definitely! Outback events are a hit in some of Chicago’s favorite outdoor spots, including:
- Grant Park (Downtown)
- Lincoln Park (North Side)
- Millennium Park (The Loop)
- The 606 Trail (Logan Square/Wicker Park)
- Maggie Daley Park (Near East Side)
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Outdoor team building is great for summer offsites, wellness weeks, or company retreats.
Can you customize an event for our Chicago team?
Yes, we customize every experience to fit your company’s location, goals, and culture. Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat in Lake Geneva, a product launch in the West Loop, or a team offsite in Naperville, we’ll help you:
- Select the ideal activity
- Align it with your company’s values
- Incorporate local landmarks, culture, or themes
- Deliver it anywhere in the greater Chicago area
We also offer hybrid and virtual experiences for remote teams working from Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and beyond.
What are popular Chicago venues for team building activities?
The venue for your team building event will largely depend on the type of activity and the size of your group. While securing a location is your responsibility, here are a few venue options in the Chicago area you might consider:
- Grant Park
- McCormick Place
- The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago