We come to you — free travel for most Chicago-area events
Planning an event and wondering how far your booth can go? Chicago photo booth travel is one of the most common things our clients ask about, because the last thing you want while planning a wedding, corporate event, or party is a surprise delivery fee. That’s why we keep our policy simple, transparent, and fair: for the vast majority of events across Chicagoland, travel is free.
Our straightforward Chicago photo booth travel policy
We’re a true local company with three home bases — Mt. Prospect, downtown Chicago, and Glen Ellyn. Because we’re spread across the area, we reach most venues quickly and without a travel fee.
- Free travel for the vast majority of events in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
- We only consider a reasonable fee when a venue is more than 90 minutes away — typically events heading into parts of Indiana, Wisconsin, or Michigan.
So in practice, “free for most events” is exactly that: almost every wedding, party, and corporate booking we take falls inside the free zone.
Real example: our farthest event
One of our most memorable trips was to the beautiful Palais Royale in South Bend, Indiana, for a New Year’s Eve wedding. Even though it was a longer drive, we planned the logistics carefully and everything ran perfectly — the booth ended up being one of the highlights of the night. It’s a good reminder that going the extra distance is worth it when it helps create an unforgettable celebration.
Where we travel — our free coverage area
Chicago is one of the biggest event markets in the Midwest, and our three locations let us cover all of it. Here’s where free Chicago photo booth travel applies — find your town below:
- Chicago — every neighborhood, the Loop, downtown, and the lakefront.
- North Shore & North suburbs — Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff.
- Northwest suburbs — Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, Rosemont, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Barrington.
- West & western suburbs — Oak Park, River Forest, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Westmont, Villa Park, Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream.
- Fox Valley & far west — Aurora, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood.
- South & southwest suburbs — Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Burr Ridge, La Grange, Western Springs, Palos, Homer Glen, Lemont, Lockport, Frankfort, Mokena.
For nearly all of these, travel is included at no extra charge — one of the real advantages of choosing a local Chicago company over an out-of-state provider. Don’t see your town? Just ask — odds are we cover it for free too.
When we may add a travel fee
A travel fee only applies when an event is well outside the Chicagoland area — think Rockford, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, or Michigan. Anywhere in Chicago and the suburbs stays free. For those longer-distance trips, the fee simply covers:
- The extra drive time to get well beyond our service area
- Fuel and crew time for a much longer day
- Making sure our team still delivers the same high-quality experience, even hours from home
Even then, you’ll always get a clear quote upfront. There are never hidden surprises on your invoice.
Tips for booking your photo booth
- Book early, especially if your venue is farther out — longer trips have limited availability on peak dates.
- Share your venue address when you request a quote, and we’ll confirm travel details right away.
- Ask us anything — we’re always happy to talk through your specific location and event.
Ready to bring the fun to your event?
Whether your celebration is in the heart of the city or a bit farther out, we make Chicago photo booth travel easy. Tell us your event date and venue, and we’ll send a clear quote — travel details included — in minutes.
Call us directly at 847-999-7773, or get in touch through our contact page. We answer personally and love helping clients plan the perfect event.
