Best Kayaking in Chicago, Illinois
We list 16 kayaking venues in Chicago, Illinois, with an average visitor rating of ★ 4.7/5 from 3,906 reviews. Every listing includes an address, phone number, opening hours, customer reviews, and photos where available.
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All 14 venues that publish hours open on Sundays. Start with Urban Kayaks, a canoe and kayak rental service in Chicago rated 4.9. Another good option is Wateriders — Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals. This rental service in Chicago has a 4.8 rating, and visitors talk about booking and crowds. Four venues stay open past 9 PM on at least one day.
Top-rated Kayaking venues in Chicago (ranked)
Ranked by review count weighted by rating.
Urban Kayaks
435 E Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Wateriders — Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals
500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Kayak Chicago
1220 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
Chicago River Canoe and Kayak at Clark Park
3400 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
Lincoln Park Boat Club – Lincoln Park Boathouse
2341 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Kayak Chicago
1603 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Chicago Outdoor Collective
19th St and, S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Kayak Chicago Montrose Beach
200 W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch
Chicago, IL 60625, United States
Neon Paddle
1600 S Grove St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Wateriders at Northwest — Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
Lincoln Park Boat Club – Lathrop Boathouse
2820 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
Wateriders at Bubbly Creek — Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States
Bobby’s Kayak & SUP Rentals at Ohio Street Beach Chicago
550 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Ping Tom Boathouse
300 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Book Now – Guided Kayak Tour
500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Map of Kayaking venues in Chicago
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Frequently asked questions about Kayaking in Chicago
How many Kayaking venues are in Chicago?
We list 16 kayaking venues in Chicago, Illinois.
Which Kayaking venue in Chicago has the highest rating?
Based on rating × review-count score, the top-ranked venue is Urban Kayaks.
How are these venues ranked?
Venues are ranked by a combination of average customer rating and total review count from Google. We do not accept paid placements for ranking position.
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This page lists Kayaking facilities in Chicago, ranked by customer rating and review volume. We refresh the data periodically against public Google Maps records. See our methodology for details on how listings are collected and ranked.