Chicago Bath House
Chicago, United States
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Mid-range
Drop-in
Access
Finnish · Steam
Sauna type
1906
Established
Cold PlungePoolRestaurantBarUrbanHistoric
About
A 1906 Russian banya in Wicker Park, anchored by the Red Square hot room. Stones in the granite chamber are heated overnight, then doused for the next day's steam. A Finnish sauna, eucalyptus steam, plunge pool, restaurant and bar and platza treatments round it out.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Pool on site: works alongside the sauna for swim-and-sauna sessions or a longer cool-down between rounds.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Bar on premises: drinks alongside (or after) the session, and the venue isn't dry like most outdoor sauna setups.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
Common questions
Do I need to book Chicago Bath House?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Chicago Bath House cost?
Sessions are typically $25–50 a person.
Does Chicago Bath House have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When did Chicago Bath House open?
It opened in 1906.
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