The sights and sounds of a bowling alley instantly bring me back to childhood. My grandma used to take my brothers and me bowling, and now I love to do the same with my kids! There is such a magical feeling watching your own children enjoy an activity that you loved as a kid. From the feel of the shoes to the sound of the ball striking down pins, it’s a sensory experience from start to finish.
These bowling alleys offer some great indoor fun for any time of year. Below, you’ll find information about fun opportunities for kids bowling in Chicagoland suburbs to help you plan a trip to have some friendly competition — bumpers optional!
Stardust Bowl
37 E Lorraine Avenue
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 833-1040
This 84-lane bowling alley is family owned and operated. It has bumper rails for kids, as well as an arcade room and a restaurant. There are youth leagues for kids as young as three. Multiple birthday party options are available.
Arlington Lanes
3435 N Kennicott Ave.
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(847) 255-6373
Open for public bowling, though league bowling and billiards are offered at Arlington Lanes. Birthday packages available. Also check out the Hideout’s (the restaurant on site) extensive lunch and dinner menu.
Beverly Lanes
8 South Beverly Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-5238
Open since 1955, this historic alley with 24 lanes recommends calling ahead for bowling availability.
Parkside Lanes
34W185 Montgomery Road
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-5678
This 54-lane family-owned and -operated bowling alley has bumper rails, lightweight balls, and dragon ramps; it also has an arcade, restaurant, and pro shop. There are junior bowling leagues and party hosting.
Round 1 Bowling and Amusement
2480 Fox Valley Center, B13
Aurora, IL 60504
(331) 208-9270
This amusement center features a bowling alley with bumper rails and dinosaur ramps, as well as an arcade, billiards, darts, karaoke, and ping pong. Party packages are also offered.
Midway Landing
399 Bartlett Plaza
Bartlett, IL 60103
(847) 893-6135
This family-owned bowling alley has 14 open lanes. They offer an array of other games including Pac-Man, skeeball, basketball, racing games, crane games, air hockey, and pool. Birthdays available.
Striker Lanes
6728 W. 16th Street
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-7831
This 12-lane facility is family-owned and -operated. It has bumper rails and can also host parties.
Town Hall Bowl and Banquets
5025 W 25th Street
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-0300
This 28-lane bowling alley is also a banquet hall and can host parties. It has bumpers and ramps available, as well as billiards, a pro shop, and on-site food.
Rolling Lanes
6301 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-7262
This 24-lane family owned bowling alley has bumper rails and dinosaur ramps; it also has a restaurant, barber shop, and pro shop. Kids as young as five can join youth leagues.
Tivoli Bowl
938 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0660
This 12-lane bowling alley has bumper rails and ramps available, as well as low-weight balls and small shoe rental sizes. It’s currently forming youth summer bowling leagues; see the website for more information.
Circle Bowling Lanes
7244 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-2810
This nostalgic 18-lane bowling alley is family owned and operated. It has bumpers available on eight of its lanes for children eight and under, prior to 5pm. Some outside food may be brought in; it is a cash only alley.
Bowlero Glendale Heights
558 E North Avenue
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 858-1300
This 32-lane bowling alley with arcade also features lane-side food delivery and a pro shop. In addition to being wheelchair accessible, it has bumper rails, soft lounge seats, and multiple ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
Hillside Bowl
4545 W Harrison Street
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-5350
This recently renovated alley has 36 lanes with bumpers and a restaurant. It also offers youth leagues for kids as young as 3 and a 7-week summer camp program.
Poplar Creek Bowl
2354 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 310-9585
This 32-lane bowling alley offers open bowling, league play, arcades games as well as being home to the Bar Down Sports Bar. Private events and party packages are available.
Main Event Hoffman Estates
2575 Pratum Ave.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-1111
Entertainment center with bowling, gravity ropes, 100+ arcade games, VR games, laser tag, food, and drinks.
Lisle Lanes
4920 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 1
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 968-1300
This 32-lane bowling alley has bumpers and ramps available. While outside food is prohibited, there is an on-site restaurant. There are also party options and specials (call for details).
Enchanted Castle
1103 S. Main St.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 953-7860
Highway 66 Mini Bowling mini bowling lanes are located in the original Enchanted Castle building. The shorter lanes and lighter balls are fun for the whole family. No shoe rental is needed. This game is only $5 per player, per game.
Bowlero Lyons
7700 W 47th Street
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-7547
This 32-lane bowling alley boasts a deluxe arcade, lane-side food delivery, and billiards. It is wheelchair accessible and has bumper rails and ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
Bowlero Mount Prospect
824 Rand Rd.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 392-0550
This 36-lane bowling alley also offers billiards, pool, and a large arcade. Check out their weekly specials including Sundays where they offer $18.99 unlimited bowling.
Bowlero Naperville
1515 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-7622
This 40-lane bowling alley with arcade also features laser tag and billiards. It is wheelchair accessible and has bumper rails and ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
WhirlyBall Naperville
3103 Odyssey Ct
Naperville, IL 60563
630) 932-4800
Enjoy specialty bowling, classic Whirly Ball, and laser tag. There is also an onsite restaurant and bar with specialty party and private event packages. Geared towards an older kid, and adult crowd at night.
Round1 Bowling and Amusement
7503 W Cermak Road
North Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 762-3113
This activity complex features a bowling alley with bumper rails and dinosaur ramps, over 250 arcade games, billiards, and karaoke. It also has party room rentals available.
Pinstripes Oak Brook
7 Oakbrook Center Mall
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 575-8700
This bistro features a bowling alley and bocce courts. The bowling alleys have bumper rails and ramps available. Reservations are recommended; lanes accommodate up to eight people. Lane-side food service and party packages are available.
Twisted Pin
15610 Joliet Rd,
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 782-7790
This new, hip arcade, bowling alley, restaurant and bar combo has something for everyone. Open bowling is available all day, although reservations are recommended. Party packages are available also.
Bowlero River Grove
3111 River Road
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-4100
This 48-lane bowling alley with arcade also offers billiards and a pro shop. It is wheelchair accessible and has bumper rails and ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
Bowlero Romeoville
735 N. Center Boulevard
Romeoville, IL 60446
(630) 378-2695
This 48-lane bowling alley with arcade also features laser tag, billiards, ballin’ court (mix of football and bowling), and a pro shop. It is wheelchair accessible and has bumper rails and ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
Bowlero Roselle
1100 W. Lake Street
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 351-2100
This 32-lane bowling alley with arcade boasts billiards, mini golf, and a pro shop. It is wheelchair accessible and has bumper rails and ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
Kings Rosemont
5505 Park Place
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 233-0099
Retro-style entertainment with their ten lanes offering interactive bowling. Child-sized shoes and balls available. Check out some of their other games, including giant Jenga and Connect Four.
Enterrium
2 Woodfield Mall A
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 805-0257
This boutique bowling alley is located in Woodfield Mall. Their short bowling lanes are easier for kids to manage. There are plenty of old school arcade games to play, alongside newer games.
Pinstripes South Barrington
100 W. Higgins Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-9300
Enjoy the American-Italian bistro along with Pinstripes’ bowling alley and bocce court. Check out their party packages and special events. Reservations are recommended.
St. Charles Bowl
2520 W Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-9400
This 24-lane bowling alley has been in business for more than 60 years. It boasts automatic bumper bowling for kids, a restaurant, several arcade games, cosmic bowling, birthday parties, and youth leagues.
Main Event Warrenville
28248 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-9400
Bowling is just one of the many activities at Main Event. Birthday party packages are available or just come in for a night of fun with friends. Bumpers are available also. There is also a restaurant and bar on site.
Eden Lanes
10159 W Cermak Road
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 865-0515
This bowling alley has bumper rails and an on-site restaurant. Party packages are also available.
Suburbanite Bowl
201 W. Ogden Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 968-2200
This 32-lane facility had new Brunswick lanes installed a few years ago. Bumpers are available. It also boasts an arcade with foosball, air hockey, shuffleboard tables, billiards, and darts. Party packages are available.
Fox Bowl
1101 Butterfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-2400
This bowling alley has bumpers and dinosaur ramps available. There is an arcade game room that includes air hockey, as well as a pizza restaurant and pro shop. Party packages, cosmic bowling, and family/kid leagues are available.
Wood Dale Bowl
155 W Irving Park Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6800
This 24-lane bowling alley has been around for decades and has bumper rails. Parties and candlelight bowling are also available.
Bowlero Woodridge
1555 W 75th Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 985-1115
This 40-lane bowling alley with arcade also features billiards and a pro shop. It is wheelchair accessible and has bumper rails and ramps. There are specials offered daily and party packages are available; you can reserve a lane online.
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