School & youth groups
School field trips and youth groups at a private escape room in Chicago
Fox in a Box Chicago hosts school classes, clubs and youth groups in private escape rooms inside Dearborn Station, 47 W Polk St, Suite L5, Chicago, IL 60605. Each room takes 2 to 7 players, all four rooms run at once, and staggered start times make room for big groups.
Students under 14 play with an adult in the room; ages 14 to 17 need a parent, guardian, teacher or chaperone on site. Want one game for the whole group? The Final Exam takes up to 15 players at our location.
- Private rooms, your group only
- 2–7 per room, any group size
- 60-minute game, 80–90 minutes in all
- Dearborn Station, just south of the Loop
Why it worksLearning that doesn’t feel like class
- Teamwork for realNobody escapes alone. Students have to listen, share what they find and agree on what to try next.
- Problem solvingLogic, patterns, codes and a bit of lateral thinking, all against a 60-minute clock.
- Every voice countsThe quiet student who spots the hidden clue is the hero of the hour. Groups mix in a way the classroom rarely allows.
- Safe and privateEach room is private to your group, with a game master watching and giving hints when a team gets stuck.
ChaperonesAge rules for school groups
Tell us the ages and how many adults are coming, and we’ll match the rooms and start times to your chaperones.
- Under 14An adult in the roomA parent or another adult, such as a teacher or chaperone, plays along in the room. One adult per room is enough, and that adult counts as one of the room’s players.
- 14 to 17A guardian on siteA parent, guardian, teacher or chaperone stays at Fox in a Box during the game, but not in the room. Only a parent or guardian can sign the waiver for a player under 18.
- 18 and upEvery roomAdults can play any room, including Zodiac, which is 18+ for every player.
The rooms
Heist
Spy mission
Breakout
ThrillerGroup sizesA whole class, in waves
Small teams of 3 to 5 work best. A class splits across rooms that start at the same time; a bigger group plays in staggered waves.
Under-18 groups play The Bank, The Bunker and The Prison; for younger students, The Prison and The Bunker have a child-friendly version designed for ages 10 to 14. University and adult groups can add Zodiac.
- 2–7One roomA club or a small team plays together.
- All fourRooms at onceTeams race each other with the same start time.
- Big groupsStaggered start timesRooms run back to back so a bigger group plays in waves.
- Up to 15The Final ExamOne head-to-head game at our location.
At our location
The Final Exam: one game for up to 15
Want the whole group in one game instead of several rooms? The Final Exam is our head-to-head escape game for up to 15 players: teams race each other in the same room. It runs on site at our location in Dearborn Station only.
How to bookRequest a quote in three steps
- Send us your numbers with the number of students, their ages, the number of adults and your preferred date, or call or text (312) 291-1127.
- We plan the roomsWe reply within one business day with rooms, start times and waves for your group, or a time for The Final Exam.
- Arrive and playEnter Dearborn Station through the doorway under the large clock tower and follow our sign downstairs to Suite L5. Plan 80 to 90 minutes per wave.
Schools and youth organizations on our 2023–2024 visitor list include the University of Chicago, Diller Teen Fellows and Project SYNCERE. See all our clients.
QuestionsSchool group FAQ
More in our full FAQ, or read up:
Do students need a chaperone?
Students under 14 play with an adult in the room, and a teacher or chaperone counts. One adult per room is enough, and that adult counts as one of the room’s players. Students aged 14 to 17 can play on their own, with a parent, guardian, teacher or chaperone on site during the game but not in the room. Only a parent or guardian can sign the waiver for a player under 18; teachers and chaperones can’t sign for students. Zodiac is 18+ only.
How many students can you take?
Each room takes 2 to 7 players: The Bank 2–6, The Bunker 2–7 and The Prison 2–6 suit under-18 groups, and university or adult groups can add Zodiac (2–5, 18+). All four rooms run at once, The Final Exam (up to 15, at our location) can run alongside them, and with staggered start times we can host big groups too. Tell us your numbers and we’ll plan the waves.
Can you come to our school?
No. All our games run at our location inside Dearborn Station, 47 W Polk St, Suite L5, Chicago, IL 60605. That includes The Final Exam, a head-to-head game for up to 15 players that runs on site only.
How long does a visit take?
Each game is 60 minutes. With check-in, a 5-minute briefing and a group photo, plan on 80 to 90 minutes per wave. We’re open daily from 10 am to 11 pm.
Will our group share a room with strangers?
No. Every booking is private: your group only.
Where are you and how do we find you?
We’re inside Dearborn Station, 47 W Polk St, Suite L5, Chicago, IL 60605, just south of the Loop. Enter Dearborn Station through the doorway under the large clock tower and follow our sign downstairs to Suite L5.
How do we book and what does it cost?
Every group visit is quoted for your numbers, day and time. or call or text (312) 291-1127 and we’ll reply within one business day.
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