- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- $60-5000
Jackie D. said
“We had a great Mr and Mrs claus. ”
The 44 Best Santa Clauses for hire in Chicago, IL
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63 Santa Clauses serving Chicago, IL
- La Grange Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 12 miles from Chicago
- $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
Gina P. said
“Michael the Santa was absolutely AMAZING! Everyone at the party had a great time. He was very outgoing and he made sure that he spoke to and took pictures with everyone. ”
- Naperville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 28 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Dana L. said
“Santa Irwin was fantastic and great with the children! He was on time, personable, and remembered little details that really made Christmas Eve magical! ”
- Mundelein, IL
- Santa Claus
- 33 miles from Chicago
- $125-200 per hour.
Alyssa C. said
“Santa did a great job at our event which was outdoors where customers could stop by and take a photo with him. He was engaging and warm with all who came to say hello. Will definitely book again for... ”
- St Charles, IL
- Santa Claus
- 35 miles from Chicago
- $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Brittany M. O. said
“We have adored working with Santa Scott over the years. He brings such a warm presence and magical energy. Recently our daughter had a serious surgery and Santa came to visit! He was calm and caring... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- $125 and up
Ak said
“Santa Matt was amazing. We had a smallish party and he did great with kids and adults. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Santa. ”
- Wilmette, IL
- Santa Claus
- 14 miles from Chicago
- $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
Russ H. said
“Gale was great to work with, engaged with the guests, and made sure every child felt special. ”
- Tinley Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Jaime R. said
“We were honored to welcome Santa Claus to Universal Dental, and it was an unforgettable experience for everyone. From the moment he arrived, the clinic filled with laughter, excitement, and genuine... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 28 miles from Chicago
- $75 - $2,000
Anna C. said
“Made the family party special ❤️ ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- Contact for rates
Beata K. said
“Santa Frank is great! He is very patient with the kids, he answered their questions, hundreds of questions. Took many pictures with him. He was not in a hurry, took his time at our house which was... ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Santa Claus
- 13 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Maria C. said
“Santa and Mrs. Clause were perfect. Very nice people. Came on time and great with communication. ”
- Gurnee, IL
- Santa Claus
- 37 miles from Chicago
- $150 per hour
Victoria G. said
“Santa Ted was very personable and was a great hit with the kids climbing up on his sleigh! I highly recommend Santa Ted and his sleigh for your gathering! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- Contact for rates
Edward K. said
“The Most Incredible Santa and so jolly with all customers, kids & dogs!
We Highly Recommend!! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- Contact for rates
Bob P. said
“Santa John did a great job visiting 12 homes in our neighborhood this year. I received the following feedback... * I thought it was great, the kids were mesmerized so that is always a win! * Thought... ”
- Oak Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 8 miles from Chicago
- $400 and up
Joanne W. said
“We had the absolute joy of hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus, and they far exceeded every expectation. From the moment they arrived, the magic of Christmas came to life. Santa and Mrs. Claus were warm,... ”
- Oak Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 8 miles from Chicago
- $125 per hour; discounts for charity events
Mary E. W. said
“Santa Howie was absolutely amazing! He showed up ahead of time, ready to spread holiday cheer, and stayed to make sure everyone had a blast. With his jolly spirit, he led the group in a spirited... ”
- Brookfield, IL
- Santa Claus
- 12 miles from Chicago
- $150 and up
Liam B. said
“True professional. So patient and kind with all the children and adults. Very authentic santa suit and persona. Couldn't be happier! ”
- Skokie, IL
- Santa Claus
- 12 miles from Chicago
- $200 and up
Anne M. said
“We couldn’t have been happier to have Santa Tom greet and chat with the children at our recent event! Kind, funny and entertaining, Santa Tom has a natural affinity with kids and all his visitors came... ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Santa Claus
- 13 miles from Chicago
- A one hour min of $135
Peter H. said
“I have worked with several Santas, and I will say Santa Brian was on top of everything we needed for our breakfast with Santa event. His suit and hair are great, he was timely and very reachable... ”
- Blue Island, IL
- Santa Claus
- 15 miles from Chicago
- $250 and up
Giana W. said
“Santa Joe is amazing. We hired him for my son’s first birthday party and he not only made every hesitant or shy child feel special, but he interacted with the adults, as well. I would hire him every... ”
- Blue Island, IL
- Santa Claus
- 15 miles from Chicago
- $100 to $200 per hour
Jim N. said
“Santa Kerry Kringle was great. Sang songs, passed out gifts, took pictures. Kids had a great time. ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Santa Claus
- 24 miles from Chicago
- $150 per hour
Anna M. said
“I had him at my event last year and of course wanted him to attend this year. I will always use Jeff for my Santa needs. He's prompt, kind and makes the event fun for the kids. He even brought a... ”
Santa Experience
2 Verified bookings- Schaumburg, IL
- Santa Claus
- 26 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Make this Christmas one to remember for years to come by having Santa come to your house. No waiting in long department store lines or paying high prices for...
- Warrenville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 28 miles from Chicago
- $200 and up
Gina S. said
“Santa Jim was beautifully dressed and great to work with -I would definitely recommend ”
- Joliet, IL
- Santa Claus
- 34 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Terry H. said
“Santa was on time, very professional and utterly charming. The experience was enjoyed by all. ”
- Joliet, IL
- Santa Claus
- 34 miles from Chicago
- $200 and up.
Shanna D. said
“Santa & Mrs. Claus were the absolute sweetest! They were kind, patient, friendly & SO fun. They even had a few surprises in store - sleigh bells & sunglasses! They made our event perfect - from the... ”
Santa Pat
1 Verified booking- Elgin, IL
- Santa Claus
- 35 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
I started being a Santa because a group of people lost there's due to age and medical issues. They asked me to fill in and I did. It turned out to be a...
- Waukegan, IL
- Santa Claus
- 35 miles from Chicago
- $100 - 1200
Rachel M. said
“North Shore Santa was very prompt and professional. He was great with kids and adults and made the event very fun. A couple of the kids wanted to keep going back to talk and take pictures with... ”
- Cedar Lake, IN
- Santa Claus
- 37 miles from Chicago
- $225-275 + per hour. pending event.
Michaela L. said
“If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear we had the real Santa and Mrs. Claus at our Brunch with Santa event at Briar Ridge Country Club! From the moment they arrived, they brought the magic of the... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- $150.00 min. and up
Now booking for Christmas in July & the 2026 season. November thru January 1 2027 Jolly old soul! The "smart a**" clean-mouthed Santa. Will do whatever it takes...
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- $200+/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Brittany W. said
“He is a true GEM!!!!! All children love his energy and he really takes the role and responsibility of the children’s imagination to the next level!!!!! ”
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Quick facts for Santa Clauses in Chicago, IL
85,684 quotes sent
In the past year, Santa Clauses have sent 85,684 quotes to event planners.
1st most popular
Santa Clauses rank #1 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 36,525 Santa Claus reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Santa Claus.
Chicago ranks #1
Chicago is the most popular city for Santa Clauses requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Santa Clauses are typically hired for Christmas Parties, House Parties, and Nonprofit Events in Chicago, IL.
Illinois ranks #4
Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Santa Clauses requests in the United States.
Past events for Santa Clauses in Chicago, IL
A MUST hire for any Holiday event!
Santa Claus
5.0
December 6, 2025
2.5 hours
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Santa Michael! He went above and beyond for our event and I received many compliments specifically about him. He was early, professional, engaging, fun, chatty, personal! Can’t wait to invites to our event next year! Again… we have had many Santa’s over the years and he is by far THE BEST!
Event total
$310
Speechless! The Best group of people we've ever met!
Santa Claus
5.0
December 21, 2025
30 minutes
There are NOT ENOUGH words in the English dictionary to describe how magical these human beings really are? They brought MAGIC to our event. The most authentic Christmas feeling I have ever felt in my 44 years on earth. GOD BLESS these talented souls. Every guest was blown away, and their voices brought to years to many of our guests eyes. There was just something beyond special about them. May God protect these people to bring the joy to others as they did to us. I hope they know how extra special they are. We will never, ever, ever forget them and WE WILL book them again. Speechless!
Event total
$1,390
Fantastic addition to our party!
Santa Claus
5.0
December 2, 2025
1.5 hour
We hired Santa as part of our monthly Happy Hour series at the American Writers Museum and he did not disappoint! Santa was an absolute blast to have with us for the event and all of our guests really loved having him. He was flexible and easy to work with. 10/10 would recommend.
Event total
$300
About booking Santa Clauses in Chicago, IL
Ensure your Christmas festivities are a success with a visit from Saint Nicholas himself. Skip the shopping mall this holiday season and let Santa travel straight from the North Pole to Chicago, IL for your holiday event. With their authentic red suits and fluffy white beards, our professional Santa Claus performers are ready to make your Christmas celebration unforgettable!
Santa Claus is a must-have for any holiday party, corporate event, or community gathering. Hire Santa to deliver presents, read stories, and pose for photo ops in front of the Christmas tree. The cost of booking Santa in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on how long you need him, the activities that are included, and the Santa’s likeness — real-bearded Santas typically have higher rates.
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Santa Clauses serving the Chicago, IL area
These Santa Clauses serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.