Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink
Chicago, IL
10 Best Indoor Ice Rinks in Illinois 2026 List
We list 50 indoor ice rinks in Illinois. These are the 10 with the strongest Google ratings once review volume is taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.
Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.
Want every option, not just the top 10? See all 99 ice rinks in Illinois, or all 50 indoor ice rinks in Illinois, ranked the same way with filters and a map.
The list at a glance
- Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank Chicago · 4.7
- UI Ice Arena Champaign · 4.7
- Skatium Ice Arena Skokie · 4.7
- Nicholas Sportsplex Mt Prospect · 4.6
- Salt Creek Sports Center Palatine · 4.6
- McFetridge Ice Rink (Indoor) Chicago · 4.6
- Central Athletic Complex Wheaton · 4.6
- Fox Valley Ice Arena Geneva · 4.5
- McFetridge Sports Center Chicago · 4.5
- Glenview Community Ice Center Glenview · 4.5
The 10 best indoor ice rinks in Illinois
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Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank
4.7 559 reviews Chicago, IL
1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60612
+1 312-767-2166 Visit website Photos (810)
Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-12AM
Perfect for hockey.
Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank in Chicago takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 559 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank is an indoor ice rink at 1801 W Jackson Blvd in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 559 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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UI Ice Arena
4.7 360 reviews Champaign, IL
406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL, 61820
+1 217-333-2212 Visit website Photos (311)
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-1PM Sat-Sun 1:30-4PM
Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.
UI Ice Arena in Champaign is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 360 reviews.
UI Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 406 E Armory Ave in Champaign. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 360 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois.
Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Skatium Ice Arena
4.7 326 reviews Skokie, IL
9340 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL, 60077
+1 847-929-7901 Visit website Photos (327)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM Sat 8AM-2PM Sun Closed
Perfect for learning to skate and birthday parties.
Skatium Ice Arena in Skokie rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 326 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons and birthday parties.
Skatium Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 9340 Weber Park Pl in Skokie. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 326 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois. Its listing mentions skating lessons and birthday parties. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Recreational venue offering winter ice-skating & in-line summer rinks, lessons, a party room & cafe."
It lists hours on 6 days a week and shows Sunday as closed.
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Nicholas Sportsplex
4.6 369 reviews Mt Prospect, IL
1501 Feehanville Dr #6012, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056
+1 224-443-4370 Visit website Photos (324)
Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-12AM
Nicholas Sportsplex in Mt Prospect is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 369 reviews.
Nicholas Sportsplex is an indoor ice rink at 1501 Feehanville Dr #6012 in Mt Prospect. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 369 reviews, rated higher than 76% of the rinks we list in Illinois.
Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Salt Creek Sports Center
4.6 96 reviews Palatine, IL
647 S Consumers Ave, Palatine, IL, 60074
+1 847-394-8806 Visit website Photos (47)
Hours: Mon-Sun 5PM-12AM
Perfect for hockey.
Salt Creek Sports Center in Palatine is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 96 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
Salt Creek Sports Center is an indoor ice rink at 647 S Consumers Ave in Palatine. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 96 reviews, rated higher than 76% of the rinks we list in Illinois. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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McFetridge Ice Rink (Indoor)
4.6 73 reviews Chicago, IL
3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
+1 773-478-2609 Visit website Photos (40)
Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-11PM
McFetridge Ice Rink (Indoor) in Chicago is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 73 reviews.
McFetridge Ice Rink (Indoor) is an indoor ice rink at 3843 N California Ave in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 73 reviews, rated higher than 76% of the rinks we list in Illinois.
Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Central Athletic Complex
4.6 71 reviews Wheaton, IL
500 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, 60187
+1 630-690-4880 Visit website Photos (33)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-9PM Sat-Sun 8AM-8PM
Central Athletic Complex in Wheaton rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 71 reviews.
Central Athletic Complex is an indoor ice rink at 500 S Naperville Rd in Wheaton. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 71 reviews, rated higher than 76% of the rinks we list in Illinois.
Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Fox Valley Ice Arena
4.5 925 reviews Geneva, IL
1996 S Kirk Rd, Geneva, IL, 60134
+1 630-262-0690 Visit website Photos (566)
Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-10PM
Perfect for hockey.
Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva is another strong option, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 925 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
Fox Valley Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 1996 S Kirk Rd in Geneva. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 925 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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McFetridge Sports Center
4.5 485 reviews Chicago, IL
3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
+1 773-478-2609 Visit website Photos (321)
Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-12AM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
McFetridge Sports Center in Chicago is also worth a look, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 485 reviews.
McFetridge Sports Center is an outdoor ice rink at 3843 N California Ave in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 485 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Recreation center with an NHL-size indoor ice rink, 6 indoor tennis courts & a 50-yard outdoor pool."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Glenview Community Ice Center
4.5 282 reviews Glenview, IL
1851 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, IL, 60026
+1 847-724-2800 Visit website Photos (306)
Hours: Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM Sat-Sun 8AM-5PM
Glenview Community Ice Center in Glenview is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 282 reviews.
Glenview Community Ice Center is an indoor ice rink at 1851 Landwehr Rd in Glenview. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 282 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
How we ranked them
Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.
A rink appears here when its own Google listing says it offers this, so the list is a starting point rather than the full picture. A rink that offers it without saying so will not show up. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.
Before you go
Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.
New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best place for indoor ice rinks in Illinois?
Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank in Chicago ranks first, with a 4.7 Google rating from 559 reviews.
How many indoor ice rinks are there in Illinois?
We list 50 in 42 cities across Illinois. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our Illinois page.
Which of these are open on Sundays?
9 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank, UI Ice Arena, Nicholas Sportsplex and Salt Creek Sports Center and others. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.
How did you rank these?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.
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