Nine facilities made this list, located in East Dundee, Lockport, Buffalo Grove, Crete, Chicago Ridge, Newark, Minooka, Palatine, and Melrose Park. These venues include sport clubs, specialized fields, and a large airsoft retailer. Ratings for these locations range from 3.8 to 4.8 stars, based on a combined total of several thousand customer reviews.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the log of its review count, with no paid placements.
1. Paintball Explosion
Located in East Dundee, this venue holds a 4.2 rating from 1,291 reviews. Customers highlight the friendly staff and the availability of multiple maps to play. The facility also provides rental equipment for those who do not have their own gear.
2. Legacy Adventure Park
Legacy Adventure Park is situated in Lockport and maintains a 4.6 rating based on 510 reviews.
3. MiR Tactical – The Midwest’s Largest Airsoft Retailer
This Buffalo Grove facility serves as a large airsoft retailer and holds a 4.6 rating from 413 reviews.
4. Badlandz Paintball Field
Based in Crete, Badlandz Paintball Field has a 4.5 rating from 253 reviews. One reviewer noted that the staff is helpful and friendly to beginners, specifically mentioning a positive experience with a female referee during a private party.
5. Aggressive Paintball
Aggressive Paintball in Chicago Ridge has a 4.5 rating from 245 reviews. However, one recent customer reported an issue with the facility not opening on time at 11am, resulting in them leaving before gaining entry.
6. Fox Paintball Field and Store
Located in Newark, this field and store has a 4.7 rating from 157 reviews. Visitors mention that the pricing is fair and that players have the option to purchase paint on-site or bring their own.
7. Paint Pursuit Games
Paint Pursuit Games is located in Minooka and holds a 4.8 rating from 75 reviews.
8. OHare Paintball Park
This Palatine venue has a 4.4 rating from 94 reviews. One reviewer mentioned the experience of playing in a gas house.
9. CPX Sports
CPX Sports is located in Melrose Park and has a 3.8 rating based on 57 reviews.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average user ratings with the total volume of feedback received. For more details, see our methodology.