Comedy Clubs in the Chicago Suburbs

Laugh Out Loud Theater

• Catch an improv comedy show at Laugh Out Loud Theater, located off Interstate 290 just south of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Be entertained by an ensemble of more than 20 professional improv actors, attend the Thursday night variety show with music and stand-up, or join in the free open mic night on Sundays.

  Laugh Out Loud Theater

  601 N. Martingale Road

  Streets of Woodfield, Suite 171

  Schaumburg, IL 60173

  847-240-0386

  laughoutloudtheater.com

Riddles Comedy Club

• In Alsip, swing by Riddles Comedy Club on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for an evening of laughs. Since 1990, famous comedians such as Ellen DeGeneres and Drew Carey have performed there. Space is limited and is first come first served, so arriving up to an hour before show time is recommended for best seating. The club only admits people ages 21 and older, and there's a two drink minimum for all shows.

  Riddles Comedy Club

  5055 W. 111th St.

  Alsip, IL 60803

  708-422-5055

  myriddlescomedyclub.com

Zanies Comedy Club - St. Charles

• The St. Charles location of Zanies Comedy Club isn't as jam-packed as the downtown Chicago location, but the comedians are just as funny. Seating is first come first served, so get there at least 45 minutes early to get a good seat. You must be 21 to get in. The club is located inside the Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. Free parking is available in the Pheasant Run Resort lot.

  Zanies Comedy Club

  4052 E. Main Street, St.

  Charles, IL 60174

  (630) 584-6342

  stcharles.zanies.com

The Comedy Shrine

• The Comedy Shrine in Naperville is an improv club that features short skits similar to those performed on the show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" plus open mics and family shows. Age requirement varies by show, but some of the regular shows allow children as young as 13 while family shows allow kids ages 6 and up.

  The Comedy Shrine

  22 E. Chicago Ave.

  Naperville, IL 60540

  630-355-2844

  comedyshrine.com

ComedyComedy

• The ComedyComedy club at America's Historic Roundhouse in Aurora features stand-up comics every Friday and Saturday night. Performers range from local talent to nationally known touring acts. They have a new talent showcase every other Thursday evening where wanna-be comedians can try out their material and schmooze with veteran performers.

  America's Historic Roundhouse

  205 N. Broadway

  Aurora IL 60505

  630-892-0034

  rh34.com