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Chicago Movement Gym

5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois

Plan your visit

  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (312) 397-1179
  • Website chicagomovementgym.com

Hours

Monday 5–10 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–10 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–10 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–10 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Friday 5–10 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Saturday 5 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🤝 welcoming community 4 mentions

“Khong and joining the Chicago Movement community, I have been able to workout the way I want to while strengthening muscles to help prevent injuries.”

From the reviews

Any mind-body regimen that explores the true potential of the human instrument in a playful, curious, and challenging way is a welcome find. My introduction to CMG was positive and, at times, humbling. The community that Dr.

★★★★★ — C, Sep 2021

I have been struggling with joint injuries for years and it has limited my ability to workout the way I'd like to. Since meeting Dr. Khong and joining the Chicago Movement community, I have been able to workout the way I want to while strengthening muscles to help prevent injuries.

★★★★★ — Nolan, Aug 2021

Mind-opening experiences. I was so happy to find out Dr. Khong was a student of Roye who I have been following for a long time for Ido Movement Method. Khong is very flexible to let me and my wife drop in 3 of his classes while we're visiting Chicago for the first time.

★★★★★ — Anh, Jul 2024

Chicago Movement Gym is a phenomenal community of teachers and members seeking to explore health through movement. Dr. Khong authentically embodies the philosophy of "practicing what you preach" and sets the tone with high quality teaching and engagement. The vibe is fun and loose, but also challenging in a good way.

★★★★★ — Matt, Oct 2021

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Where to find Chicago Movement Gym

434 W Ontario St #310, Chicago, IL60654

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