Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Sorry, there was an error registering your email. Chicago winters are the perfect foil for the warmth and cozy community of the sauna. Saunas — literally, rooms where one can bathe in hot steam or air — can be found in most high-end spas, but the dedicated sauna experience is worthwhile, if only to witness the subculture it attracts. Bath House in Wicker Park offers old-school vibes with smothering steam rooms, icy plunges and hearty Eastern European food. Meanwhile, trendy wellness centers focus on infrared therapy and cater to devotees seeking health benefits.
$45 for admission. Unlimited day usage. Includes hot tub, cold plunge, steam room and shower.
914 W. Division St . $40 for admission. Men only. Unlimited day usage.
3500 N. Cicero Ave. $45 walk-in fee for a 75-minute session that includes sauna and cold plunge.
1132 W. Fulton Market (entrance on May St.) . $80 for a private 45-minute infrared sauna and cold plunge. $10 add-on to bring a guest.
371 W. Ontario St. Mobile rental; rates begin at $299. $60 for admission. Unlimited day usage. Includes hot tub, cold plunge, steam room and shower. Open 24 hours.
809 Civic Center Dr., Niles. $60 for a 50-minute private session in an infrared sauna. $20 add-on to bring a guest.
351 W. Hubbard St. $49 for a 40-minute infrared session. $20 for first-time users.
1208 W. Madison St. 9.
$49 for unlimited day usage. Includes dry/wet sauna, steam room, pools, Himalayan salt cave.
East Entrance, 1501 Busch Pkwy., Buffalo Grove. $80 for a 45-minute session. Includes cold plunge and a vitamin C–infused shower.
1439 N. Wells St.
