The sights and sounds of a bowling alley instantly bring me back to childhood. 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. Bowling is also a great way to get out of the house and break up the streak of chilly days in the winter.
These bowling alleys offer some great indoor fun for the whole family, any time of year. Most of these bowling alleys offer lots of other entertainment in addition to bowling. Below, you’ll find information about fun opportunities for kids bowling throughout the Chicagoland suburbs to help you plan a trip to have some friendly competition — bumpers optional!
Bowling Alleys in the West and Northwest Suburbs
Stardust Bowl
37 E Lorraine Avenue
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 833-1040
This classic 84-lane bowling alley is family owned and operated. It has bumper rails for kids, as well as an updated arcade room and a restaurant. There are youth leagues for kids as young as three. Multiple birthday party options and online reservations 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 checking open bowl hours online and 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 extensive amusement center located inside the Fox Valley Mall, features a bowling alley with bumper rails and dinosaur ramps, as well as an updated arcade, billiards, darts, karaoke, and ping pong. Party packages are also offered.
Midway Sports Bar
399 Bartlett Plaza
Bartlett, IL 60103
(847) 893-6135
Formerly Midway Bowling, this family-owned bar/bowling alley has 6 open lanes. They now offer an array of other entertainment including billiards, Pac-Man, skeeball, basketball, racing games, crane games, and air hockey. There is also a full kitchen. 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 cozy 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. Located in the heart of downtown Downers Grove and directly around the corner from the Tivoli Theatre, this great location makes for a combo trip.
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. Look for the vintage sign outside when you arrive.
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 Avenue
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-1111
Extensive entertainment center with updated 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 vintage 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 Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 953-7860
Highway 66 Mini String Bowling lanes are located in the original Enchanted Castle building. The shorter lanes and smaller balls are fun for the whole family, even little kids. 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 Road
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.
Lucky Strike Naperville
1515 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-7622
This recently updated entertainment center includes a 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.
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 is located inside the North Riverside Mall. There is a large redemption arcade and party rooms available for rent.
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 Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 782-7790
This new, hip arcade, bowling alley, restaurant and bar combo, formerly Plainfield Lanes 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 updated 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.
Lucky Strike 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 shorter bowling lanes are easier for kids to manage. Food is available right at your lane and there are plenty of old school arcade games to check out, alongside newer games.
810 Entertainment
100 W. Higgins Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-9300
New in 2026! 810 Entertainment has taken over the old Pinstripes-South Barrington, and made it their own. 810 Entertainment offers bocce, billiards, and bowling as well as a whole new menu. 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 classic 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. Bumpers are available also in addition to laser tag, a ropes course, and a redemption arcade. Birthday party packages are available or just come in for a night of fun with friends. There is also a restaurant and bar on site.
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. There is also a small string bowling area. String bowling has the pins attached to strings and uses a smaller bowl and lanes. This is great for smaller kids. 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 updated arcade game room that includes air hockey, as well as Stella’s 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 redemption 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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