The best screen-free family activity in Chicago. Our rooms are fun, not scary — with unlimited hints and a dedicated game master so everyone has a great time. Ages 8 and up welcome.
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If you've never done an escape room with kids before, you might be wondering: Is it too hard? Will they get scared? What if they get frustrated? We hear these questions all the time — and the answer to all three is no.
Our rooms at Escape The Room Chicago are designed to be exciting, not frightening. Think of it as a live-action puzzle adventure, not a haunted house. Your dedicated game master watches your group's progress in real time and provides unlimited hints whenever anyone asks — so nobody gets stuck and the whole family stays engaged.
Kids love it because they get to be the hero. Parents love it because everyone puts their phones away for an hour. And since we're inside Oakbrook Center, you can make a whole afternoon of it — escape room, then lunch, maybe some shopping. It's an easy outing from anywhere in the western suburbs.
Our rooms are puzzle adventures — no jump scares, no darkness, no horror themes. Every room is designed to be exciting and fun for all ages.
Your game master provides as many hints as your family needs. Nobody gets hopelessly stuck — the goal is for everyone to have fun.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Kids under 13 must have at least one adult in the room with them.
We're inside Oakbrook Center with a huge free parking lot. No garages, no meters — just drive up and walk in.
These two rooms are our most popular with families — fun themes, manageable difficulty, and puzzles that kids and adults can solve together.
An evil corporation is cloning weaponized dinosaurs and it's up to you and your team to shut them down. Sneak through the facility, avoid detection, and stop the prehistoric predators before they're unleashed on the city.
Book Jurassic Escape →
The show must go on! Imagine Toy Story meets Howdy Doody — a wacky, comical adventure full of lively characters and surprises. Your team has to solve puzzles before curtain call. It's silly, it's fun, and kids absolutely love it.
Book The Theater →Want a bigger challenge? See all 7 rooms →
This gives you time to check in, get briefed, and use the restroom before the clock starts.
Kids see things differently than adults. Let them explore and try things — you might be surprised how quickly they solve puzzles.
Don't wait until frustration sets in. Hints are unlimited and free — use them to keep the energy high and the fun flowing.
If someone finds something, shout it out! The best family teams share every clue and work on puzzles together.
Since you're already at Oakbrook Center, make a day of it. Grab lunch at one of the restaurants in the mall, walk around the shops, or hit Mayslake Forest Preserve for a quick hike. Easy to combine with whatever else you've got going on.
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