AA Meetings Across Every Chicago Neighborhood
Chicago's AA community operates through three active intergroup offices. The Chicago Area Service Office at 180 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60601 (phone: 312-346-1475) coordinates meetings across the North Side, downtown, and lakefront neighborhoods and maintains a full searchable directory at chicagoaa.org. Spanish-speaking members on the West Side are served by the Oficina Intergrupal De Chicago at 2536 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 (phone: 773-489-6438), while the Comite de Intergrupos at 2814 1/2 W. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60629 (phone: 773-863-0172) covers the Spanish-speaking South Side including Pilsen, Little Village, and Bridgeport.
Several well-established groups run throughout the week. The North Center Group meets at 4013 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, drawing consistent attendance from Lincoln Square and Ravenswood. Hoyne and Le Moyne Wicker Park AA holds open meetings at 1924 W. Le Moyne St., Chicago, IL 60622. On the South Side, the Hyde Park Promises Meeting is a long-running group near the University of Chicago campus, while Big Book West North Avenue keeps a steady Big Book study format near the Humboldt Park corridor. For current times and any schedule changes, contact the Chicago Area Service Office at 312-346-1475 or visit chicagoaa.org directly.
- ✔ 1,000+ weekly meetings citywide — every neighborhood from Rogers Park to Beverly has at least one active group running most days of the week.
- ✔ Three intergroup offices cover the full city — English and Spanish-speaking communities each have dedicated phone lines staffed by local AA members.
- ✔ Meetings begin as early as 6:00 AM — early-morning groups near the Loop and downtown serve commuters and healthcare workers before the workday starts.
- ✔ Open, closed, Big Book, and Step formats all available — meeting types vary by group so newcomers can find a comfortable style before committing to one home group.
- ✔ Online meetings run 24 hours a day — Chicago AA's digital options through aa-intergroup.org supplement in-person groups for members with irregular schedules or transportation limits.
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Select your area below, or call 312-346-1475 and we will find the meeting closest to where you are right now.
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West Side · Little Village · Humboldt Park · Austin
Chicago Area Service Office
180 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60601
Helpline: 312-346-1475 · chicagoaa.org · North Side, Downtown, and Lakefront Neighborhoods
Oficina Intergrupal De Chicago · Comite de Intergrupos
Spanish-language meetings across the West Side and South Side · 773-489-6438 · 773-863-0172
How to Find an AA Meeting in Chicago
With over 1,000 meetings running every day of the week across all 77 neighborhoods, there is one available tonight wherever you are in Chicago.
Call the Chicago Helpline
Call 312-346-1475 to reach the Chicago Area Service Office directly, or dial 1-888-708-7060 for same-day guidance from a real person available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Choose What Fits
Chicago groups include open discussion meetings, Big Book studies, Step studies, women-specific groups, Spanish-language meetings, beginner-friendly newcomer groups, LGBTQ-welcoming meetings, and early-morning groups for those who work during the day. Tell us your neighborhood and schedule and we will find the right match for you.
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You can sit quietly and listen without saying anything to anyone. There is no requirement to speak, introduce yourself, or explain why you came. Most people who attend their first Chicago meeting describe the room as far more welcoming than they expected walking through the door.
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"I moved to Logan Square not knowing a single person in the city. Someone at the Tuesday night meeting on North Ave handed me a phone list before it even started. Three years later I still go to that same room every week."
Marcus T.
3 years sober · Logan Square, Chicago
Questions About AA Meetings in Chicago
Who coordinates AA meetings in Chicago?
The Chicago Area Service Office at 180 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60601 coordinates meetings across the North Side, downtown, and lakefront neighborhoods. Their helpline is 312-346-1475 and the full directory is at chicagoaa.org. The West Side and Spanish-speaking communities are served by the Oficina Intergrupal De Chicago at 2536 W. North Ave. (773-489-6438), and the South Side Spanish-speaking areas are covered by the Comite de Intergrupos at 2814 1/2 W. 59th St. (773-863-0172). Calling 1-888-708-7060 reaches someone who can find meetings in any Chicago neighborhood.
How many AA meetings are there in Chicago?
Chicago hosts over 1,000 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings each week across all 77 community areas. Groups run from as early as 6:00 AM through late evening every day of the week, with open, closed, Big Book, Step, speaker, and specialty formats available across the North Side, South Side, West Side, and downtown. The Chicago Area Service Office at 312-346-1475 maintains the most current listing. For same-day help finding a group near you, call 1-888-708-7060.
Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Chicago?
Yes. The Oficina Intergrupal De Chicago at 2536 W. North Ave. (773-489-6438) coordinates Spanish-language meetings across the West Side including Humboldt Park and Logan Square. The Comite de Intergrupos at 2814 1/2 W. 59th St. (773-863-0172) covers the Spanish-speaking South Side including Pilsen, Little Village, and Bridgeport, with daily meetings available throughout both service areas. Calling 1-888-708-7060 is the most direct way to find the nearest Spanish-language meeting to your location in Chicago.
Are there LGBTQ-friendly AA meetings in Chicago?
Yes. Chicago has several groups in Andersonville, Lakeview, and Boystown with long-standing LGBTQ memberships that are widely known as welcoming and affirming spaces. These groups run open meetings multiple days a week and tend to have strong long-term sober membership in the room. The Chicago Area Service Office at 312-346-1475 can identify specific groups by name, day, and location. Call 1-888-708-7060 to find one available tonight.
Are there newcomer-friendly AA meetings in Chicago?
Yes. Many Chicago groups specifically welcome newcomers and identify themselves as beginner-friendly in the chicagoaa.org directory. Open meetings across Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and the Loop are particularly well-suited for first-time attendees, as they require no introduction and allow you to sit and listen without any obligation to share. The Chicago Area Service Office at 312-346-1475 can recommend a specific newcomer meeting in your neighborhood, or call 1-888-708-7060 for guidance right now.
Are Chicago AA meetings accessible by public transit?
The majority of Chicago AA meetings are held in churches, community centers, and recovery clubhouses within walking distance of a CTA L stop or bus route. The Loop, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, and Pilsen neighborhoods all have multiple CTA-accessible groups running throughout the week. The Chicago Area Service Office at 312-346-1475 can match you to a specific meeting based on which transit line is closest to where you are. You can also call 1-888-708-7060 for immediate assistance.
Is there help available in Chicago tonight?
Yes. The Chicago Area Service Office helpline at 312-346-1475 is answered by local AA members who can tell you exactly which meetings are running tonight and where. Online meetings through aa-intergroup.org run around the clock if you cannot get out. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For broader substance use support, the SAMHSA National Helpline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-4357. For same-day meeting guidance anywhere in Chicago, call 1-888-708-7060.
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