Find AA Meetings in Chicago, IL

AA meetings in Chicago, Illinois

Find AA Meetings in Chicago, IL

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The AA Directory lists 1,239 AA meetings in Chicago, IL across 704 locations and 7 days a week. Every group is free, confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Chicago by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

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 704 venues in and around the city.

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

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AA Meetings in Chicago, IL

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Early Meeting 4th Pres (Virtual)

14-7975

Sundays7:00AM - 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...

Across the Pond, Bring Your Coffee and a Resentment

95-9293

Sundays7:00AM - 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...

Early Bird

01-0556

Sundays7:30AM - 8:30AM
New Town Alano Club
3326 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

** Partially Wheelchair Accessible **

Across the Pond

95-8669

Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenDiscussionYoung PeopleEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Open, Discussion Newcomer and Relapse focused. Court verification. We stay on after the meeting and go into breakout rooms. Men with men woman with woman. Its a safe place to get help!

Million Dollar Breakfast Club

18-9172

Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Ascension Resurrection Hospital
7435 West Talcott Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

located in the community health classroom. ask security guard for specific location

2 Alternatives Group

14-0258

Sundays9:00AM - 11:00AM
Mustard Seed
507 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meeting is located in the basement

Meeting Times in Chicago Near You

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Finding AA Meetings in Chicago, IL

This directory lists 1,239 AA meetings across 704 locations in Chicago, Illinois, spanning a range of days, times, and formats so you can find one that fits your schedule.

Whether it's your first meeting or your hundredth, Chicago's AA community makes room for everyone.

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Other Resources

AA is peer support. Some people also work with:

  • • Professional addiction counselors and therapists
  • • Medical providers (especially important for alcohol withdrawal, which can be dangerous without supervision)
  • • Al-Anon, for family members affected by someone else's drinking
  • • Other recovery programs alongside or instead of AA
  • • Sober living homes in the Chicago area

For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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Find More AA Meetings Near Chicago

Explore additional AA meetings throughout Illinois with diverse schedules, meeting types, and formats to support your recovery journey.

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AA Meetings Across Cook, DuPage Counties in Illinois

Chicago is located in multiple counties including Cook, DuPage, so meeting options cross county lines throughout Illinois. This directory covers AA meetings throughout these counties, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

Find AA Meetings by County in Illinois

Because Chicago spans Cook, DuPage Counties, meetings from all 2 counties appear here in one list. Which county hosts the meeting doesn't much matter; what matters is finding one that works for you.

Recovery Support Resources in These Counties

  • Meeting formats: 1,239+ AA meetings across Cook, DuPage Counties, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Chicago and surrounding communities in the county area
  • Times: Morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night slots across the county schedule
  • Specialized groups: LGBTQ+ friendly meetings, women's meetings, men's meetings, young people, seniors, and multilingual options
  • Accessibility filters: Wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, and other accommodation needs

Meetings Beyond City Limits

Many people in Chicago attend meetings in neighboring communities within their counties simply because a particular group suits them better. County-level intergroups and central offices also coordinate schedules, run 24-hour phone lines, and connect people with local AA resources.

More meetings nearby: Use the filters above to search by day, time, format, and type. You can also browse the Illinois AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Cook County, DuPage County and across the state.

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