Office Phone: 847-414-0634

Weekday Hours
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Weekend Hours
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Great Expectations Chicago has locations nationwide, offering dating services in dozens of cities across the nation!  There’s sure to be a Great Expectations Chicago dating service located in a city near you.

Driving Directions From Far North Suburbs (Libertyville/Mundeleine/Lake Zurich/Graveslake):
53 South, exit Woodfield Rd/ Turn right (west) onto Woodfield Rd. Right after you pass Meacham, take an immediate left into the parking lot. We are located on the corner of Meacham and Woodfield Rd in the Woodfield Financial Center*.

Driving Directions From Far West Suburbs (Elgin/Carpentersville/Algonquin/Huntley):
90 East to 53 South, exit Woodfield Rd. Turn right (west) onto Woodfield Rd. Right after you pass Meacham, take an immediate left into the parking lot. We are located on the corner of Meacham and Woodfield Rd in the Woodfield Financial Center*.

Driving Directions From Far East Suburbs (Norridge/Park Ridge/Lincolnwood/Skokie/Chicago):
90 West to 53 south exit Woodfield Rd. Turn right (west) onto Woodfield Rd. Right after you pass Meacham, take an immediate left into the parking lot. We are located on the corner of Meacham and Woodfield Rd in the Woodfield Financial Center*.

Driving Directions From Far Southwest Suburbs (Downers Grove/Woodridge/Naperville/Darien):
355 North to 290 West (Rockford), take the Higgins Rd exit. Turn left onto Higgins Go 4 stoplights and turn right onto Meacham (Bank One on corner). Take a left onto Woodfield Rd, which is the next light. Take an immediate left into the parking lot. We are located on the corner of Meacham & Woodfield Rd in the Woodfield Financial Center*.

Driving Directions From Far Southeast Suburbs (Burbank/Palos/Orland Park/ Tinley Park):
294 north to 290 West (Rockford), take the Higgins Rd exit. Turn left onto Higgins Go 4 stoplights and turn right onto Meacham (Bank One on corner). Take a left onto Woodfield Rd, which is the next light. Take an immediate left into the parking lot. We are located on the corner of Meacham and Woodfield Rd in the Woodfield Financial Center*.

Driving Directions From Aurora & St. Charles:
88 East to 355 North, which merges into 290 West, take the Higgins Rd exit. Turn left onto Higgins Rd. Go 4 stoplights and turn right onto Meacham (Bank One on corner). Take a left onto Woodfield Rd, Which is the next light. Take an immediate left into the parking lot. We are located on the corner of Meacham and Woodfield Rd in the Woodfield Financial Center*.

* Our building has ST Microelectronics in big blue writing on top

What’s the difference between Great Expectations Chicago and Internet Dating Services?

At Great Expectations Chicago, you’ll receive so much more than just a written description of our Chicago Members. You’ll receive personal, face-to-face service; invitations to member parties year-round; background checks and pre-screening of Members; accurate and recent photos and digital videos of Members; and much, much more!

Will my information be kept private?

We’ve put a premium on privacy. That means we won’t sell your information to anyone. Your name and phone number is also off-limits to Members until you’ve agreed to allow someone to contact you. Member profiles are password-protected so only other Members have access. At Great Expectations Chicago, we’ve worked with high-profile people including local media and sports personalities and high-ranking business executives that demand the highest level of confidentiality. Whether you’re in a high-profile position or not, everyone receives the same care and service.

Are your fees affordable?

We offer the convenience of a wide-array of memberships at a variety of Membership levels to suit your needs and budget. We’re confident that you’ll be happy with the level of service you receive at our competitive rates!

What is your Membership base like?

With thousands of Members at each location, our Membership base changes daily. We value a diverse Membership including people from all walks and stages of life. So, whether you’re divorced, in college, have children or don’t want any, we have Members that are looking for someone like you.

How do I know if this will work for me?

When it comes to relationships, only you can determine if it’s a success; however, we’ll do everything in our power to get you there. Our promise to you is that we’ll actively support your Membership in a number of ways including, but not limited to: making recommendations, introducing you to compatible Members, writing letters on your behalf to Members, and helping you meet someone you’ve had your eye on at one of our parties. We’ll always go the extra mile. We respect the investment that you’ve made-both emotionally and financially-and we understand what’s at stake. Our goal is to help you fulfill the dreams you walked in the door with when you joined Great Expectations.

How do I get started?

It’s easy. Simply complete our Request Information Form to the right and a Member Advisor will contact you directly to answer any questions you have. Once you’re a Member, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you begin meeting and dating like-minded single people!

Speed dating is also just a good way to make friends! Chances are, most of the singles that you encounter at our Chicago speed dating events will just end up as acquaintances, but there is always the chance of finding a compatible partner. The good news is that everyone you meet is also a Great Expectations member, which means they have high standards, just like you. All players have passed credit and background evaluations, so that you can relax have fun at these events!

Maybe you’re returning to the dating scene after being absent for years – speed dating is a good method for reviewing current trends and objectives. Whatever the case, it’s far better that online dating, where hard questions can be diffused or completely avoided for weeks. Don’t waste your time online or with other dating services – join Chicago’s largest community of singles with Great Expectations!

Maybe you’ve been away from the dating scene for a while, maybe you’ve been neck-deep in it for years, either way, it’s time to try some new methods. Besides, these singles cruises can be a lot of fun! And you would be surprised how just being on water causes people to bond. Even if you don’t meet the perfect mate on the cruise, we bet you will make some great friends and enjoy the time spent.

Setting sail on an exclusive Great Expectation singles cruise puts you in position to meet a lifelong companion. While at sea, you will have opportunities to engage in all sorts of productive and meaningful activities, from themed mixers to speed dating sessions. The good news is that everyone you meet on the cruse is also a qualified Great Expectations member with high standards, just like you. All players have passed credit and background evaluations, so that you can relax have fun! Get on board with Great Expectations today, and explore your opportunities as a proactive single in Chicago.

Group activities are a proven method for matchmaking in Chicago, where our community has more than just Great Expectations in common. It is refreshing to know that everyone attending our singles events is a qualified member with high standards. All attendees have been screened with credit checks and background evaluations so that you don’t have to concern yourself with looking too far down the track.

By putting people together in a low-stakes environment, it is surprising how sparks happen naturally. Participants usually feel uninhibited at sporting events and free to express themselves. This is an important part of the process. Prospective partners want to see you having fun because it gives them license to do the same! Even if you don’t score a touchdown at the first event, we bet you’ll meet great people and make lasting memories. What’s better than a day at the ballpark with a community of singles that want to meet you? Companionship could find its way into your section at any time! Get on the Great Expectations bandwagon today, and boost your odds of finding companionship!

Aside from their educational benefits, these Chicago wine tasting events provide a charming venue for mixing and meeting like-minded singles. Knowing that everyone in attendance is a qualified member of Great Expectations, should give you the peace of mind to have fun and enjoy yourself! We encourage our members to open their minds and let these events take their natural course. Like anything else in life that renders positive, long-term results, dating should be something that happens organically.

Of course, Chicago wine tasting nights are just one example of the many different types of events that singles can expect from Great Expectations. From limo pub-crawls to singles-only cruises, our team of matchmakers has assembled an impressive schedule of weekly affairs, where our members can meet in a low-pressure environment. Join our community today and uncork an opportunity for lifelong companionship!

Much like speed dating, our limo pub-crawls attract members who want to learn a lot in a short period of time. When involved in a group, you can see how members respond to different situations, and that is information worth having. In the search for a compatible companion, it is important to understand how and why people react in the manner that they do.

At Great Expectations Chicago, we play host to a wide variety of singles events, from weekly wine tasting nights to annual singles-only cruises. And you can rest assured that every attendee has been thoroughly screened with credit checks and background evaluations. As a member of our time-tested program, we have Great Expectations for you! Join our community of singles today and begin the process of finding companionship by attending events such as our limo pub-crawls. After all, before learning how to walk, you must first learn how to crawl!

Our Chicago singles enjoy happy hour events because it is a safe and fun way to mix with other singles. And they can rest assured that everyone is a reputable member of society, because they have passed credit checks and background evaluations. But singles happy hour is just one example of the sort of events that Great Expectations Chicago hosts. We also organize limo pub-crawls, outdoor excursions and wine tasting nights. Our program is different from every other Chicago dating service, because we are constantly re-evaluating our methods and conceiving of better ways to bring people together!

Don’t waste your time looking online. The dating game on the Internet plays by very different rules. You need to enter the real world to meet real singles with Great Expectations. How often do you walk into a bar, full of Chicago singles, all of which share your same interest in finding companionship? Let the chase begin! Join our vibrant community today, and begin your search for happiness by attending our singles happy hour with Great Expectations.