From Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Best Nearby Dance Clubs (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Chicago, IL Vision (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 632 N Dearborn St, Chicago  IL  60654 • 312-266-1944 Distance: ~0.72 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. Whether you choose to spend your time dancing on the lower level to hard-hitting house and trance or lounging around with a cocktail on one of the upper floors, Vision is varied enough to please even the most finicky night owls. Top-notch international DJs – think Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, and DJ Tiesto – spin a fierce mix of house, trance, techno, hip-hop, and more. An excellent sound and light system and a whimsical indoor waterfall keep things interesting. Sound-Bar (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 226 W Ontario St, Chicago  IL  60654 • 312-787-4480 Distance: ~0.92 mi         Description: RIVER NORTH. The ultra-hip, ultra-modern Sound-Bar is certainly the place to go for a wild night out. A star-studded list of resident DJs produce fresh bass lines throughout the sprawling 20,000 sq ft club, and the scantily clad dancers keep things going all night long. Laser lights, projectors, and flat-screen monitors compliment the eight bars, two dance floors and upscale lounges to complete Sound-Bar's impressive repertoire. If you're coming here, don't expect to leave before morning! Nacional 27 (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 325 W Huron St, Chicago  IL  60610 • 312-664-2727 Distance: ~1.03 mi User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: RIVER NORTH. National 27, whose name refers to the 27 recognized Latin American countries, offers a unique menu featuring a wide range of thrilling Latin American favorites. Indeed, from chimichurri sauce to garlic-roasted chicken Cubano, the skilled kitchen staff goes the extra mile to make sure even novices find something suited to their fancy. After hours, this hip restaurant turns into a nightclub that emanates the spicy grooves of salsa, merengue, and quebradita, making it one of the hippest destinations in town. Rednofive / The Fifth Floor (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 440 N Halsted Ave, Chicago  IL  60642 • 312-733-6699 Distance: ~1.42 mi         Description: RIVER WEST. Resident and guest DJs spin everything from hip-hop to techno in these separate yet affiliated clubs. Rednofive's alley entrance leads into a smoky, dingy subterranean den. Designed to emulate an '80s rock club, it draws a surprisingly upscale crowd. The Fifth Floor, located upstairs, is still smoky but more open with a great sound system, dance floor, and lighting show. Give them a call to find out who's spinning and what ambience to expect. Dress code applies. Transit (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 1431 W Lake St, Chicago  IL  60607 • 312-491-8600 Distance: ~2.25 mi         Description: WEST SIDE. Stephen Calk, Barry Paddor (of legendary Shelter fame), and designer François Frossard created this upscale, luxurious nightclub. Hip locals have attended in masses since its July 2000 opening. DJs spin progressive music through a stellar sound system. The main, or Oval, room has a large oak dance floor and bar. The mezzanine offers a tangerine VIP lounge filled with leather, dark wood, and Oriental carpets overlooking the dance floor. The funky Light Bar and Blue Room, with its exaggerated, stunning chandeliers, are not to be missed. Copa Lounge (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 1637 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago  IL  60614 • 312-642-3449 Distance: ~2.36 mi         Description: CLYBOURN CORRIDOR. This club's interior sports bright colors and chrome, chrome, and more chrome. The futuristic-type feel is offset by mirrors, circular leather booths, and small candles glowing on the tables. The house hosts some talented DJ's that spin everything from funk and soul to rap and hip-hop. A full bar serves cocktails and a lengthy list of beers. Two televisions located near the bar keep patrons up on news and game stats. Beaumont (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 2020 N Halsted St, Chicago  IL  60614 • 773-281-0177 Distance: ~2.69 mi         Description: LINCOLN PARK. Grab a cue stick and a friend and begin a friendly game of pool or don your dancing shoes – either way, you're sure to enjoy the atmosphere at this spacious dance club. The crowd here is young and energetic, exuding an enthusiastic vibe that seems to energize the place. The music includes a variety of '80's, New Wave, Hip-Hop, and R&B. Trendy dress appropriate. Club Foot (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 1824 W Augusta St, Chicago  IL  60622 • 773-489-0379 Distance: ~2.88 mi         Description: WEST SIDE. This unconventional bar/dance spot welcomes a mixed-bag clientele that's mainly composed of punks, the fringe element, and students. Its eclectic interior features a hodge-podge of kitschy articles lining the walls. Look around, and you'll see everything from kiddy lunchboxes from the '70s to toys and old posters. Arcade games, pinball, and several pool tables provide entertainment, and DJs keep things pumping with plenty of rock tunes and whatever else they feel like playing. Kingston Mines (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 2548 N Halsted St, Chicago  IL  60614 • 773-477-4646 Distance: ~3.30 mi         Description: LINCOLN PARK. This spot's mantra ("Hear the music, drink booze, and talk loud") is strictly enforced. With two stages and the only 4am-liquor license among Chicago's blues clubs, Kingston Mines is packed nightly. Local blues and jazz artists often stop by here after their sets at other clubs. With over 30 years of operation, the club recently expanded and now includes three storefronts and a late night kitchen. If you enjoy loud, riotous entertainment, this is the joint. Danny's Tavern (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 1951 W Dickens Ave, Chicago  IL  60614 • 773-489-6457 Distance: ~3.73 mi         Description: WEST SIDE. DJs keep things happening at this Bucktown bar. Expect to hear anything from reggae and funk to techno and soul. The setting for the place is an old house that's been transformed (sort of) into a laid-back bar. Danny's usually gets crowded and livelier as the night wears on. Attending on a Monday night? Once in a while, you'll find artists performing computer-generated music. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.