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The 12 Best Clowns for Hire in Chicago, IL

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44 Clowns serving Chicago, IL

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Using data from quotes sent through GigSalad, we’ve gathered average pricing for hiring Clowns in Chicago, IL.

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What Chicago Users Say

5-star review

“Toddler and preschool aged kids party” – Rachael B., reviewing Oak Brook Clown Finnegan's Rainbow of Fun.

Finnegan's Rainbow of Fun - Clown in Oak Brook, Illinois
Finnegan's Rainbow of Fun - Clown in Oak Brook, Illinois

Finnegan's Rainbow of Fun

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4.65 (25)
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  • Map pin icon Oak Brook, IL
  • Vendor category icon Clown
  • Travel distance icon 17 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 72 Verified Bookings

Rachael B. said “Steve was fantastic. Kept many toddler and preschool aged kids entertained during the party which allowed the adults time to socialize. He did the comedy…”

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Bob-o - Children’s Party Entertainment / Clown in Palos Heights, Illinois

Bob-o

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4.92 (61)
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  • Map pin icon Palos Heights, IL
  • Vendor category icon Children’s Party Entertainment / Clown
  • Travel distance icon 17 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 178 Verified Bookings

Christy R. said “It was an entertaining magic show with comedy. The kids loved all their balloon art at the end!”

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Jay Jay - Balloon Twister / Clown in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Jay Jay

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4.95 (214)
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  • Map pin icon Arlington Heights, IL
  • Vendor category icon Balloon Twister / Clown
  • Travel distance icon 23 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 374 Verified Bookings

Gary P. said “Jay Jay and Lorelei were amazing! I can't wait to have them again at our next event...!”

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Quick facts
Clowns in Chicago, IL

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4,639 quotes sent

In the past year, Clowns have sent 4,639 quotes to event planners

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41st most popular

Clowns rank #41 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad

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4.8 out of 5 stars

2,470 Clown reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.8 stars

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Children’s Birthday Parties, Birthday Parties, and Fundraisers in Chicago, IL

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Chicago ranks #1

for Clown requests in Illinois

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1.3 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Clown

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Illinois ranks #6

for Clown requests in the United States

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for Clowns in Chicago, IL

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    Bachelor Party with 10 guests

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    • Great at Bachelor Parties

      Our clown performer David was a fantastic performer, hilarious, and overall a wonderful addition to the party. The scheduling process was smooth and very accommodating to our needs for the event. I would highly recommend their services!

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Clowns in Chicago, IL


There’s a reason clown entertainment is a classic – it’s perfect for all types of events and fun for the whole family! Whether you’re looking for a traditional clown with a full white face, a character with more simple clown makeup, or just a silly performer in a colorful costume, GigSalad has a variety of clown characters to choose from for your birthday parties, festivals, and other special events.

The price for booking a clown in Chicago, Illinois will often depend on the size of the event and the activities provided. Many party clowns will offer services like face painting, balloon twisting, juggling, or simple magic tricks for an additional cost. Contact local clown entertainers to get quotes customized for your event.

As you browse the profiles for Chicago clowns, look at their photo galleries and read reviews from past clients. This will help you better understand their services and learn more about their experience with events like yours. When talking with your party entertainer, be sure to discuss important details like location, venue requirements, and any special needs or requests. Most professional clowns are willing to adjust or tone down their makeup for any guests who might have a fear of clowns.

Once you find a clown you want to hire, finalize the booking through GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform lets you communicate with the performer, confirm the booking, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. You can focus on having fun! Search for Clowns in Chicago, Illinois above.

Clowns serving the Chicago, IL area

These Clowns serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Stickney, Forest View, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Hometown, Broadview, Norridge, McCook, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Schiller Park, Merrionette Park, Northlake, Hodgkins, Hillside, Berkeley, Justice, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, and Hickory Hills.

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