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Visiting Zanies Comedy Club: what to know before you go
1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
Zanies Comedy Club is a comedy club in Chicago, open since 1978.
Of the 30 upcoming shows with a published time, 60% start at 7:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 9 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus stop and Metro / subway); the nearest is CTA Bus Stop 1898, 440 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Comedy club
- Opened
- 1978
- Address
- 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
- Upcoming events
- 32
- Usual start time
- 7:00 PM
- Busiest days
- Friday, Saturday
Zanies Comedy Club, month by month
- November 20265 dates, including Pat Tomasulo
- December 20269 dates, including Jamie Lissow, Peyton Ruddy and Leslie Liao
- January 20274 dates, including Alex Falcone and Usama Siddiquee
- February 20275 dates, including Damon Darling
- March 20273 dates, including Liam Cullagh
- April 20276 dates, including Daniela Mora and Rocky Dale Davis
Coming evenings with more than one show: Friday, November 20, Saturday, November 21, Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5.
Arriving by public transport
- CTA Bus Stop 1898Bus stop440 m
5 min walk - CTA Bus Stop 2042Bus stop440 m
5 min walk - CTA Bus Stop 1415Bus stop470 m
6 min walk - CTA Bus Stop 604Bus stop500 m
6 min walk - CTA - Chicago (Brown)Metro / subway510 m
6 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 140 m from the venue.
Next events at Zanies Comedy Club
Nov20Fri
Nov20Fri
Nov21Sat
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Zanies Comedy Club: practical questions
When did Zanies Comedy Club open?
Zanies Comedy Club opened in 1978.
What time do shows start at Zanies Comedy Club?
Usually at 7:00 PM (60% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Zanies Comedy Club?
CTA Bus Stop 1898 (Bus stop), 440 m away – about 5 min on foot.
Can I park near Zanies Comedy Club?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 140 m away.
Which month has the most events at Zanies Comedy Club?
December 2026, with 9 dates, including Jamie Lissow and Peyton Ruddy.
Which other venues are close to Zanies Comedy Club?
House of Blues Chicago (1.5 km), The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) (2 km), The Chicago Theatre (1.8 km) and Joe's on Weed Street (1.7 km).
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