Best Kayaking in Illinois
We list 19 kayaking venues in Illinois across 4 cities, with an average visitor rating of ★ 4.7/5 from 4,480 reviews. Every listing includes an address, phone, opening hours, customer reviews, and photos where available.
See also: All sports in Illinois · Kayaking across the US · The 10 Best Kayaking Facilities in Illinois for 2026
Urban Kayaks is a canoe and kayak rental service in Chicago with a 4.9 rating from 1849 reviews. Start here for a highly rated experience. Wateriders provides canoe and kayak rental services in Chicago, where visitors often mention booking and crowds. Kayak Chicago is a tour agency in the same city known for being clean. Chicago has 14 venues. All 17 venues that publish hours are open on Sundays.
Kayaking by city in Illinois
Top-rated Kayaking venues in Illinois (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 & Kayak at Tampier Lake
W 131st St, Orland Park, IL 60467, United States
Chicago River Canoe and Kayak
1770 Tower Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093, 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
Lake Katherine Kayaking
7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463, 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 Illinois
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Frequently asked questions about Kayaking in Illinois
How many Kayaking facilities are listed in Illinois?
We list 19 kayaking venues across 4 cities in Illinois.
Which city in Illinois has the most Kayaking venues?
Based on our directory, Chicago has the most kayaking venues (16).
How are the 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.
Is the data current?
Each listing's address, phone, hours, and rating data is sourced from Google Maps and refreshed on a rolling basis. Last network-wide refresh: October 2026.
How can I add a missing kayaking venue in Illinois?
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This page lists Kayaking facilities in Illinois, ranked by customer rating and review volume. We refresh the data periodically against public Google Maps records, including opening hours, photos, contact details, and recent customer reviews. If you spot an error or want to add a missing venue, use the Contact link at the foot of any page.