Saunas in Chicago, IL
Chicago pairs century-old Russian bathhouses with a new wave of contrast-therapy studios — from Wicker Park banyas to private infrared-and-plunge suites.
5 studios in Chicago
SweatHouz – Old Town
Old Town · Chicago, IL
Private 60-minute contrast suites with infrared sauna, cold plunge, and vitamin C shower — one of three Chicago locations.
Perspire Sauna Studio – West Loop
West Loop · Chicago, IL
Private suites with full-spectrum infrared sauna, red light therapy, and SNÖ contrast showers for hot-cold cycles.
Chicago Bath House
Wicker Park · Chicago, IL
Chicago's only traditional bathhouse, operating since 1906 — Russian banya, steam rooms, and a cold pool, plus a restaurant and bar.
Contrast Hot + Cold
West Town · Chicago, IL
Dedicated contrast studio pairing infrared sauna with cold plunge, in communal or private sessions.
Chicago Sweatlodge
Portage Park · Chicago, IL
Authentic Russian bathhouse with dry and wet saunas, an icy plunge pool, and an Eastern European restaurant — men only.
Looking for a sauna in Chicago?
Most studios offer single sessions, multi-session packs, and monthly memberships. Infrared sauna sessions typically run 30–45 minutes; cold plunge sessions are shorter. If you're new to contrast therapy, start with one hot-cold cycle and build from there — and confirm hours and prices with the studio before visiting.