AA meetings in Chicago, Illinois

AA Meetings Chicago, IL

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There are 1,246 AA meetings in Chicago, IL across 715 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

Across Chicago, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 31% of groups (382) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 715 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Closed, Spanish, and Speaker meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Blue Island (12 mi) and Evanston (14 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

Chicago, IL AA Intergroup and Central Office

AA meetings in Chicago, IL are coordinated by Chicago Area Service Office, which lists 715 of them. Call them at (312) 346-1475 or visit chicagoaa.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.

(312) 346-1475chicagoaa.orggroupservices@chicagoaa.org
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AA Meetings in Chicago, IL

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Speaker - Closed

14-0258

Thursdays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Mustard Seed
507 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Social Distancing Guidelines observed.

24 Hour Book

06-3865

Thursdays6:30AM - 7:30AM
Campbell on Kedzie
8142 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

The actual address is 8142 1/2 South Kedzie

Early Meeting 4th Pres (Virtual)

14-7975

Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
SpeakerDiscussionClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This virtual meeting now occurs 7 days per week and begins at 7:00am The format everyday (except Thursday) is a short 5 minute lead followed by comments. On Tuesday the topic of the 5 minute lead is one of the 12 steps and 12 traditions. On...

Access:

This is a virtual zoom meeting

Across the Pond, Bring Your Coffee and a Resentment

95-9293

Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionNewcomerEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meeting starts at 5 am Arizona time and 8 am EST. Court verification can be provided. Newcomer focused. PHONE Call in # 646-876-9923 You will be connected to the meeting The prompt will ask for a user ID or press * (asterisk/star) The promp...

Perfect Life 12&12

18-9380

Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Friendship Presbyterian Church
5150 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Parking lot in the back off of Northwest Highway

Early Bird

01-0556

Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
New Town Alano Club
3326 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

** Partially Wheelchair Accessible **

KIS Early Birds

08-0797

Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
West Section Club
141 South Troy Street, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Masks required, 20 people maximum capacity.

Hair of the Dog

95-8619

Thursdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Read and comment from the daily reflections

Access:

This is a virtual zoom meeting

Evans Ave Am meetings

05-8190

Thursdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This group meets monday - friday @ 9:am CentralTime

Access:

This is a virtual zoom meeting

Came to Believe

14-0258

Thursdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Mustard Seed
507 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Social Distancing Guidelines observed.

Open Meeting

08-8724

Thursdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Wicker Park Alano Club
2601 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Masks optional.

Diehard Bleacher Bums

17-8191

Thursdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Park District of Forest Park
7501 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Schedule- Monday - Daily Reflections Tuesday - Beginners Wed - Traditions and Slogans Thursday - BB (Big Book) Friday - As Bill Sees It Saturday - Speaker and donuts and coffee Sunday - Living Sober We are outside all year!

Access:

The daily Die Hard Bleacher Bums meets at 9:30 in Forest Park and we have moved back to our location by the bleachers, near the baseball diamonds. We are just west of the SFC on Harrison, the same location as last summer. In the Fall we return to the Roos pavilion area.

General Discussion

06-1116

Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Midway Fellowship Club
6335 South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Right around the corner from the old location.

Access:

Masks are required. Masks, hand sanitizer & gloves available for attendees on premises. Space accommodates up to 20 and is taped off for social distancing.

When Are AA Meetings in Chicago, IL?

Most AA meetings in Chicago start at 7pm, with 284 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Monday at 7pm, when 50 meetings run.

Finding AA Meetings in Chicago, IL

This directory lists 1,246 AA meetings across 715 locations in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago leans toward closed meetings: 74% of the weekly schedule is for people who want to stop drinking, against 25% open to anyone. Wheelchair access is listed for 6% of them. Spanish-language meetings make up 19% of the schedule, and meetings are also held in Polish.

What kinds of AA meetings are there in Chicago?

AA meeting types in Chicago, IL by share of the weekly schedule
Meeting typeShare of weekly meetingsWhat it means
Closed74%For people who have a desire to stop drinking
Open25%Anyone may attend, including family and friends
Spanish19%Held in Spanish
Speaker8%One member tells their story
Big Book8%Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous
Discussion6%Members share on a chosen topic
Newcomer6%Geared to people new to AA
Women6%For women
Wheelchair access6%The venue lists wheelchair access
Step study5%Works through the Twelve Steps
12 Steps & 12 Traditions4%Studies the book of that name
Men2%For men
Young people2%Geared to younger members
LGBTQ+2%LGBTQ+ focused, open to all who qualify
Polish1%Held in Polish

A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.

Chicago, IL Intergroups and Central Offices

One office serves meetings in Chicago, with the contact details each one publishes.

Chicago Area Service Office
715
Chicago, IL, USA
www.chicagoaa.org
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