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The Ultimate Birthday Party Planning Guide for Chicago, IL
Prices, packages, a week-by-week timeline and every game on this store's floor. Everything you need to make the birthday kid the star of the show.
What Does a Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese Bucktown Cost?
The Fun Package is $99.99 for the birthday star plus five friends. Mega and Ultimate packages are priced per kid, with a five-kid minimum. At this store, Mega is $32.99 per kid and Ultimate is $38.99 per kid.
Every package includes two hours of unlimited games, unlimited soft drinks, a Play Pass card for each reserved kid, the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Show and the Ticket Blaster for the birthday star. A $50 deposit holds your date and comes off the bill on party day.
This Chuck E. Cheese has been throwing birthday parties since 1993. For nearly 50 years, Chuck E. Cheese has made the birthday kid the star of the show, half a million times a year.
What Every Party Includes
2 hrs
Unlimited games for every reserved kid
100+
Bonus tickets for every guest
$99.99
Fun Package for six kids
$50
Deposit to hold your date
Fun, Mega or Ultimate: Which Party Fits?
Same two hours of games, same Birthday Show. The difference is food, a dedicated host and how many tickets fly.
| Package | Fun | Mega | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 for 6 kids | $32.99 per kid | $38.99 per kid |
| Kids | Birthday Star plus 5 friends | Minimum of 5 kids | Minimum of 5 kids |
| 2 hours of unlimited games | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited soft drinks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Show | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ticket Blaster for the Birthday Star | Yes | Upgraded | Upgraded, with double tickets |
| Pizza | Order separately | 2 slices per kid, plus 1 bonus large pizza | 2 slices per kid, plus 2 bonus large pizzas |
| Dedicated party host | Not included | Yes | Yes |
| Dippin' Dots ice cream | Not included | Yes | Yes |
| Bonus tickets for each guest | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| Bonus tickets for the Birthday Star | 100 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Goodie bags for every guest | Not included | Not included | Yes |
| 2-month Bronze Fun Pass for the Birthday Star | Not included | Not included | Yes |
Every package includes a Play Pass card for each reserved kid. Booking takes a $50 deposit, which goes toward your bill on party day; the deposit and the $5 reservation fee are not refunded if you cancel. Prices can vary by date and time and are confirmed when you book.
Games and Rides at Chuck E. Cheese Bucktown
Every game and ride on the floor at this store, so you can plan around the birthday kid's age and favorites.
- 57 games and rides
- 73 machines on the floor
- 4 kiddie rides
Made for kids under 5
- Bug Cruncher
Pull the chameleon's tail to fire its tongue and snatch bugs scurrying across the screen – every catch earns tickets in this colorful, kid-sized cabinet. - Camper Van
Climb into a colorful camper van and explore a dashboard full of playful mini-games built around drawing, counting, and music. - Car Tuned
Climb into the driver's seat of a sporty little race car that rocks and revs right along with the racing action playing out on its built-in screen. - Duo Drive
Pick your ride – a motorcycle or a car – and race side by side down the road, collecting coins and boosting to the finish line. - SpongeBob Super Striker
Officially licensed by Nickelodeon, line up your shot and fire mini soccer balls past a moving goalkeeper for tickets, with SpongeBob and friends cheering you on. - Stuart Little
Climb behind the wheel of a classic red roadster with Stuart Little riding beside you, honking the horn to hear his voice along the way.
Hard to find anywhere else
- Platinum Heights
At only 3 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
See all 57 games and rides at this store
| Game or ride | Type | Made for under-5s |
|---|---|---|
| Aliens Extermination | Video game | |
| Alley Classic | Roll-and-score lane | |
| Avengers Pusher | Skill game | |
| Barrel of Monkeys | Big-ticket game | |
| Big Bass Lil Pro | Big-ticket game | |
| Big Win | Big-ticket game | |
| Black Hole | Big-ticket game | |
| Bug Cruncher | Little-kid game | Yes |
| Camper Van | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Car Tuned | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Choppy Wood | Skill game | |
| Circus Ball Drop | Big-ticket game | |
| Clutch Shoot | Big-ticket game | |
| Crossbow Master | Skill game | |
| Crossy Road | Skill game | |
| Dizzy Chicken | Big-ticket game | |
| Drop It Drop It | Big-ticket game | |
| Duo Drive | Little-kid game | Yes |
| Frogger | Big-ticket game | |
| Full Tilt | Skill game | |
| Funny Hamster | Little-kid game | |
| Hammer 2 | Little-kid game | |
| Hammerhead | Little-kid game | |
| High Five | Little-kid game | |
| Jett Rider | Video game | |
| Mega Blaster | Big-ticket game | |
| Monopoly Roll N Go | Big-ticket game | |
| NBA Hoops | Skill game | |
| Nicktoons Nitro | Video game | |
| Nitro Trucks | Video game | |
| Operation | Skill game | |
| Pigs Might Fly | Big-ticket game | |
| Platinum Heights | Big-ticket game | |
| Pop It for Gold | Big-ticket game | |
| Pop the Lock | Skill game | |
| Red Hot | Big-ticket game | |
| Ring Toss Jr. | Skill game | |
| Rockin' & Rollin' | Big-ticket game | |
| Side Show | Skill game | |
| Simpsons Soccer | Skill game | |
| Ski Racer | Little-kid game | |
| Slam-A-Winner | Big-ticket game | |
| Sno-Cross | Video game | |
| Sonic Blast Ball | Big-ticket game | |
| SpongeBob Bikini Bottom Bowling | Skill game | |
| SpongeBob Jellyfish | Big-ticket game | |
| SpongeBob Super Striker | Little-kid game | Yes |
| Stuart Little | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Super Big Rig | Skill game | |
| Super Monkey Ball | Skill game | |
| Teeter Totter Castle | Skill game | |
| Tippin Bloks | Skill game | |
| Treasure Quest | Big-ticket game | |
| Two Minute Drill | Skill game | |
| Water Blast | Skill game | |
| Whack N Win | Skill game | |
| Wheels on the Bus | Kiddie ride |
Game list updated October 2026. Games move between stores from time to time, so if your child has a favorite, give the store a quick call before party day.
How Far Ahead Should You Plan a Birthday Party?
4 to 8 weeks out: pick the date and package
Start with the birthday kid: who they want there and what they love right now. Then choose a package and book online. Party packages need to be booked ahead. Check the City of Chicago School District 299 calendar before you pick a date, since breaks and early-release days change who can come.
2 to 3 weeks out: invitations and a theme
Send invitations and settle on a theme. Keep it simple: the birthday kid's favorite color, character or team is plenty. A Chicago Bears fan in the family? Jerseys and team colors make an easy theme. Order the cake now if you are bringing your own.
1 week out: confirm your headcount
Update your reservation to the number of kids you expect. Adding kids on party day is not guaranteed, because party areas have a fixed capacity. Plan table decorations: balloons, banners and centerpieces are welcome; balloon arches are not.
Party day: let the birthday star shine
Arrive a little early so the birthday kid can settle in. Every family gets a matching Kid Check® UV hand stamp at the entrance. Then it is games, the Birthday Show and the Ticket Blaster moment the birthday star will talk about for weeks.
More to Do on Party Day
Every Chuck E. Cheese has the games, the Birthday Show and Chuck E. himself. Some stores add more for the party to enjoy.
It also has Chuck E.'s Superhero Playground for climbing and sliding.
Look for Platinum Heights. Only a few Chuck E. Cheese stores have them.
Getting There on Party Day
The store is at 1830 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. The nearest intersection is Fullerton Avenue & Clybourn Avenue. It is part of Riverpoint Center. Neighbors include Jewel-Osco.
The Riverpoint Center has a large surface parking lot with 800 spaces, shared among all tenants including Jewel-Osco, Marshalls, Old Navy, and Chuck E. Cheese's.
Store hours
- Mon - Thurs 11 AM - 9 PM
- Fri 11 AM - 10 PM
- Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
- Sun 11 AM - 9 PM
Questions before the party? Call the store at (773) 871-2484.
Bring the birthday cake, cupcakes or ice cream if you like. Those are the only outside foods allowed, and the full menu covers everything else.
Party Ideas by Age
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Before or After the Party
Birthday Party Questions, Answered
- The Fun Package is $99.99 for the birthday star plus five friends. Mega and Ultimate are priced per kid, with a five-kid minimum. Here, Mega is $32.99 per kid and Ultimate is $38.99 per kid. Prices can vary by date and time and are confirmed when you book.
- Party packages need to be booked ahead; same-day package bookings are not available. You are always welcome to walk in and celebrate with games and a cake without a package.
- Yes to birthday cake, cupcakes and ice cream. Those are the only outside foods allowed. Chips, candy and other snacks are not, and the menu has pizza, wings and more.
- The Fun Package does not include pizza. Order food at the front register when you arrive, ideally within the first hour, so it reaches the table before your two hours are up. Mega and Ultimate include pizza for every kid.
- It is not guaranteed. Party areas have a fixed capacity, so book the number of kids you expect and scale back if you need to.
- Table decorations are welcome: balloons, banners, tablecloths and centerpieces. Balloon arches and large freestanding pieces are not allowed, since they crowd other parties.
- No. The $50 deposit and the $5 reservation fee are not refunded if you cancel. If you keep the party, the $50 goes toward your bill on party day.
- Mon - Thurs 11 AM - 9 PM
- Fri 11 AM - 10 PM
- Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
- Sun 11 AM - 9 PM
Make the Birthday Kid the Star of the Show
Book online in a few minutes, or call the store with questions.