Elliott Crane Magic
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Clowns for Birthday Parties in Chicago
Their next big day starts with you.
We don’t have clowns listed in Chicago yet. Share your date and party details, and we’ll check what’s possible.
Free to inquire. No payment until you book.
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
About Clowns in Chicago
Vetted Chicago entertainers bring the energy, the props and the experience to make your party effortless — booked in hours, paid online, and confirmed before they arrive.
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Planning more of the Chicago party? Kids party entertainment in Chicago, balloon artists, face painters, kids magicians and clowns across the US
- Book ahead
- A few weeks; a month for spring Saturdays
- Show length
- 45–60 minutes
- Best for ages
- 4 and up
- Space needed
- Open floor for a semicircle of kids
- Included
- Comedy, games & often balloons
Confirm the setup and timings with your entertainer before booking.
Clowns prices in Chicago
Typically $100–$300/hr
Published US rates for a birthday clown (GigSalad and Bubbles Productions, 2026), not a Yombu listing. Your entertainer confirms the exact total before you pay.
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Browse entertainers
North Star Storybook Parties
From $245/hr
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What parents say
The kids loved the face painting. Our artists were rockstars! Such professional, super service.
Oli the magician was amazing! So great with the kids, so funny, and he had all the adults scratching their heads in confusion trying to figure it out.
We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.
How much does a birthday clown cost per hour in Chicago?
Typically $100–$300 an hour (GigSalad and Bubbles Productions, 2026). Those are other companies' published rates: no Chicago birthday clown has listed a Yombu rate yet, and you always see the exact total before you pay.
How many birthday clowns are available in Chicago?
Yombu is onboarding birthday clowns in Chicago now. Tell us your date and we'll match you with the right vetted local pro — within 24 hours.
Do birthday clowns near me travel to Aurora, Cook County and Dupage County?
Yes — Aurora, Cook County and Dupage County are inside the Chicago area Yombu covers. We're onboarding Chicago birthday clowns now, and we match you with one whose travel radius reaches your address.
How far in advance should I book a birthday clown in Chicago?
A few weeks ahead covers most dates. Saturday afternoons in spring and early fall are the tightest stretch, so book a month ahead for your first-choice time. Yombu is still onboarding Chicago birthday clowns, so we match these parties by hand and more notice means more choice; last-minute is still worth asking.
What should I expect from clowns in Chicago?
In Chicago, a birthday clown is typically a 45–60 minute booking: comedy, games and balloons in one act. A birthday clown blends classic comedy, balloon twisting and a few simple magic tricks into one act built to hold a room of kids for the length of the party, rather than any single skill on its own. Bookings typically run 45 minutes to an hour of active performance, with the clown reading the room and adjusting the mix of games, gags and balloons on the fly.
Are clowns right for every age group?
Clowns work best for ages 4 and up. Some kids under about 4 find an unfamiliar clown face more startling than fun, and a good clown will read a wary toddler in the room and hang back rather than push it.
How long is a clown show at a birthday party?
Most clown bookings are 45 minutes to an hour of active performance; GigSalad reports clowns are most commonly booked for one-hour appearances. For a two-hour party, ask whether your clown can add balloons or face painting to fill the time.
Their best birthday starts here.
Planning a celebration in Chicago? Share your date and what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right entertainer.
- Free to inquire. No payment until you book.
