Chicago Sweatlodge
Chicago
An old-school Russian banya combined with a Turkish-style bathhouse on the Northwest Side in Old Irving Park, open to men only, with a hot dry room, a steam room and food on site.
More about Chicago Sweatlodge
Chicago Sweatlodge is one of the city's long-running old-world bathhouses. Admission is for the whole day, so regulars settle into slow rounds of heat, a cold rinse and rest, with something to eat in between.
The setup is a banya-style hot room and a steam room, with a cold plunge for contrast between rounds according to a sauna directory. WBEZ lists the bathhouse as men only, so check before you go if that matters for your group. The facility has no website of its own and posts updates on Facebook.
At a glance
Chicago Sweatlodge has a banya and a steam room. A day pass costs $40.
- Saunas
- Banya and Steam room
- Day pass
- $40
Saunas
- Banya (wet heat)Temp not listed
- Steam roomTemp not listed
Before you go
- Co-ed
- Separate men's and women's areas
- Food and drinks
- Available
Unlimited day use per WBEZ (March 2025). Men only according to WBEZ. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
3500 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
Frequently asked questions
How much is a day pass at Chicago Sweatlodge?
A day pass at Chicago Sweatlodge costs $40 (checked October 2026). Prices change, so confirm on the official website before you go.
What kind of sauna does Chicago Sweatlodge have?
Chicago Sweatlodge has a banya (wet heat) and a steam room.
Is Chicago Sweatlodge co-ed?
No. Chicago Sweatlodge has separate areas for men and women.
Sources
- WBEZ: Where to sauna in Chicago: 10 hot spots, checked October 2026
- Sauna Discovery: Chicago Sweatlodge, checked October 2026
- about.me: Chicago Sweatlodge, checked October 2026
- Yelp: Chicago Sweatlodge, checked October 2026
We last confirmed Chicago Sweatlodge is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?