Midtown Athletic Club
2444 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Photo by Midtown Athletic Club via Google
Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
Resort-style destination club with tennis, a hotel and one of the best-equipped floors in the city.
Hours
- Monday5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours from Google · Open in Google Maps. Confirm with the club before a first visit.
Who this gym is for
People who want a performance-focused space for heavy barbell work, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or CrossFit-style WODs — athletes and committed lifters who value coaching and a hard-training environment over creature comforts.
What to expect
Expect a gritty, no-frills floor with multiple platforms, racks, bumpers and iron, sleds and functional gear, and few cardio machines or spa-style amenities; the vibe is focused and communal, often loud and coach-led during classes or sessions.
Less ideal for
Not the best fit if you want lots of beginner hand-holding, plush amenities (sauna/pool), or a mainly machine-based, low-impact bodybuilding or steady-state cardio experience.
This location: This location lists pool, sauna, group fitness and personal training.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
Cardio
Technogym, Woodway, Concept2
Selectorized Strength
Technogym
Plate-Loaded
Hammer Strength, PRIME Fitness
Free Weights
Rogue Fitness, Eleiko
Cable & Functional
Technogym, Keiser
Olympic Lifting
Eleiko, Rogue Fitness
Indoor Cycling
Keiser
Mobility & Stretch
StrideForm
Recovery
Compression, percussion, sauna and cold plunge.
Bodyweight
Torque Fitness
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
What you can train here
~142 exercises across this gym's gearEach links to a full how-to with form, muscles worked and progressions.
Selectorized Strength
Free Weights
Cable & Functional
Indoor Cycling
Mobility & Stretch
Recovery
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this location has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Leg Press· Squat
- Machine Chest Press· Horizontal Push
- Seated Cable Row· Horizontal Pull
- Farmer's Carry· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Barbell Deadlift· Hinge
- Machine Shoulder Press· Vertical Push
- Lat Pulldown· Vertical Pull
- Treadmill Walking· Cardio
Day 3
Legs, arms & mobility
- Walking Lunge· Lunge
- Leg Extension· Isolation
- Seated Leg Curl· Isolation
- Dynamic Warm-Up· Mobility
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
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What are the hours at Midtown Athletic Club?
Midtown Athletic Club lists hours of Mon–Sun 5:00a–11:00p.
How much does Midtown Athletic Club cost?
Membership pricing isn't confirmed for this location yet. Request pricing through GymGuide and the club can respond with current rates.
What amenities does Midtown Athletic Club have?
Midtown Athletic Club lists Pool, Sauna, Tennis, Group fitness, Personal training and Recovery and more.
What equipment does Midtown Athletic Club have?
You can expect Cardio, Selectorized Strength, Plate-Loaded, Free Weights, Cable & Functional and Olympic Lifting and more.
Where is Midtown Athletic Club located?
Midtown Athletic Club is at 2444 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Is Midtown Athletic Club a good fit for my training?
People who want a performance-focused space for heavy barbell work, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or CrossFit-style WODs — athletes and committed lifters who value coaching and a hard-training environment over creature comforts.