Indoor Batting Cages and Outdoor Batting Cages in and Near Chicago

Stella's Batting Cages - Lyons

These year-round open-air batting cages are covered and heated in the winter for non-stop play regardless of the weather. Nine cages are available for rent via tokens, and the cages offer seven pitching speeds for baseballs and softballs. You can also rent helmets for free if you forget any gear.

A huge perk about Stella's? They have a full-service restaurant, a favorite local haunt, known for its unique sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. The food is so good, that people are known to order via DoorDash and GrubHub! Birthday party rentals are also available. 

Batter's Box - Plainfield

This facility offers state-of-the-art batting cages and personalized coaching to help kids improve their batting technique. You can utilize the self-service option, join a group clinic, or sign up for private coaching. There are also options for younger players through their Lil' Hitters program. Birthday and private party rentals are also available. Pricing varies by time and type of reservation. 

Sluggers World Class Sports Bar - Chicago

A bar might not be top of mind when considering indoor batting cages for kids, but Sluggers is a kid-friendly establishment in Wrigleyville—a perfect stop before or after a Cubs game or event! Upstairs kids can enjoy batting cages, arcade games, and sports activities in this family-friendly location.

There is also a full-service menu in addition to adult drinks so kids can indulge in all the grilled food and ball game staples their tummies can handle. Batting cages are first come, first served and are token-operated. You can also host family parties or birthday parties upstairs where the games and cages are located. 

Play Ball - Mount Prospect

With multiple batting cages and professional instructors, this facility provides a great opportunity for kids to refine their batting skills. There are two facilities for team practice and individuals. The individual location includes eight batting cages and an enclosed pitching practice area. You can reserve a space online or become a member and receive discounted batting cage visits. There is also a weight room available for extra training. 

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Level Up Baseball and Softball - Niles

This indoor facility provides a safe and climate-controlled environment for kids to practice their swing, regardless of the weather outside. Level Up is a 10,000-square-foot facility featuring eight batting cages that can be retracted for infield work, pitching, and speed and agility training. They offer a variety of baseball and softball camps, clinics, leagues, and private lessons for all skill levels and ages

DBat Dupage - Villa Park

The batting cages use both baseballs and softballs At D-BAT DuPage. All of the pitching machines will accommodate baseballs and slow-pitch and fast-pitch softballs. The machine cages are first come, first serve, with no reservation opportunities, so get there early! There are batting cages for rent by the half-hour with balls, an L screen, and a tee. Camps and clinics are also available. 

Central Athletic Complex - Wheaton

Featuring batting cages and pitching machines, this sports complex is a great place for kids to work on their hitting and pitching abilities. The batting cages are located indoors in the Central Athletic Complex and are available to rent for indoor baseball and softball training. 

This massive complex also hosts indoor basketball, tennis, pickleball courts, and more. 

MVP Field House -/ MVP Sports Academy - Lake Zurich

This facility offers indoor batting cages and personalized training programs to help kids elevate their baseball or softball hitting skills. You can join their membership program for training camps, clinics, and individual lessons. You can purchase a membership or rent our facility to practice solo or with your coach.

Sycamore Family Sports Center - Sycamore

This sports training facility offers batting cages and additional outdoor fun. Come for the batting cages and stay for mini golf, go-kart races, and more. They have six lighted batting cages consisting of major, minor, and little league baseball cages, two slow-pitch softball cages, and a fast-pitch softball cage. The price is only $1 for 12 pitches. 

Bo Jackson's Elite Sports - Bensenville

With a focus on developing well-rounded athletes, this facility offers batting cages and training programs for kids of all ages and skill levels. The Bo Dome is a world-class state-of-the-art facility offering baseball and softball training, coaching, private cage rentals, team practice facilities, strength training, and more. Purchase a membership for private cage rentals, join a league, or sign up for training or camp sessions.