Chicago Elite Fitness

The Verdict on Chicago Elite Fitness

This gym suits visiting CrossFit athletes who want a coached class without joining, and beginners who say they are new to CrossFit. Book and pay for a drop-in on the site before you arrive, and tell the front desk if you have no CrossFit experience.

Best for: Visiting CrossFit athletes, Beginners, One-week visitors

Equipment & Climate

The site describes top of the line workout equipment. Floor space, rigs and platforms are not described. A city research note reports air conditioning.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

Group classes run about 60 minutes and are coach-led. Open gym hours are offered through the week. The site lists 24 hour access. Exact class times are not given in the sources. No experience is required. The site says classes suit anyone, but asks drop-ins to say if they have no CrossFit experience.

Pricing Notes

Official drop-in price is $30 per session. Official membership page lists a $80 unlimited week pass, $225 per month month-to-month, $195 per month on a year commitment, a 10-punch card at $270, and an Intro to Fitness package at $295 per month. Third-party sources conflict: a Google AI overview (source 13) gives $25 to $30 drop-in, $230 month-to-month and $205 per month on the year plan; a CBS News listing (source 8) quotes $100 per month unlimited; a city research note (source 15) reports a $30 USD drop-in. The official figures were used.

Coaching

Certified coaches guide warm-ups, demonstrate movements and correct form during workouts. Coaches are described as passionate and knowledgeable. Coaching languages and class size are not stated.

Good to Know

Phone

(708) 773-4257^[2]

Month-to-month cancellation

3 day cancellation policy^[4]

Free class

Free trial class offered before joining^[2]

Class length

Roughly 60 minutes^[5]

Open gym use

Technique work, extra workouts or make-up sessions^[2]

Drop-in process

Pay for the pass online, schedule a class, then check in digitally at the front desk^[3]

Visitor Guide