Whether you’re planning a school carnival, church festival, corporate picnic, block party, or backyard birthday party, carnival rentals in Chicago give you access to professional-grade entertainment without the complexity of running a full carnival operation. This guide covers everything you need to know about renting carnival games, inflatables, and full event setups in Chicago in 2026 — from pricing and booking timelines to service areas and what to look for in a vendor.
What Is a Carnival Rental Company?
A carnival rental company provides the games, inflatables, and equipment that make up a carnival experience — delivered, set up, and picked up at your event location. Unlike a full carnival operator (which brings rides and requires a large footprint), a carnival rental company focuses on portable, scalable entertainment that works in school parking lots, church grounds, corporate campuses, and backyards.
Chicago Carnival Rentals is a division of Jump Guy Party Rentals, a family-owned Chicago company with 25+ years of experience. We specialize in carnival games, inflatable obstacle courses, and full event setups for events of all sizes across Chicago and 25+ suburbs.
Types of Carnival Rentals Available in Chicago
Carnival Games — Ring toss, ball toss, bounce-a-ball, duck pond, spray-n-race, and 70+ more booth-style games. Games can be rented individually or as part of a package. Staffed or self-run options available.
Inflatable Obstacle Courses — From kid-friendly 25-foot mini courses to giant 100-foot multi-section courses. Perfect for school field days, corporate team-building, and community festivals.
Inflatable Fun — Bounce houses, water slides, combo units, and themed inflatables for backyard parties, school events, and summer festivals.
Full Event Packages — Combine games, inflatables, and staffing into a complete carnival experience. Our packages start at $595 for school and church events and $1,599 for corporate events.
Carnival Rental Pricing in Chicago
Pricing for carnival rentals in Chicago varies based on the type and number of attractions, event duration, delivery location, and staffing needs. Here’s a general guide:
| Attraction | Starting Price |
|—|—|
| Individual carnival game | $145/event |
| Inflatable obstacle course | $400/event |
| Bounce house | $250/event |
| Water slide | $350/event |
| School Carnival Package | $595 |
| Community Event Package | $1,299 |
| Corporate Carnival Package | $1,599 |
All prices include delivery, setup, and takedown within the Chicago metro area. Staffing is available as an add-on. Request a custom quote for your specific event.
Chicago Carnival Rental Service Area
Chicago Carnival Rentals serves Chicago and 25+ surrounding suburbs including Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glenview, Hinsdale, LaGrange, Libertyville, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Naperville, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Streamwood, and Wilmette.
Delivery is free for most of Chicagoland. For events outside our standard service area, contact us — we frequently travel beyond our core area for larger events.
How to Book Carnival Rentals in Chicago
Booking carnival rentals in Chicago is straightforward:
1. Browse the catalog — Review our carnival games, obstacle courses, and inflatables.
2. Request a quote — Tell us your event date, location, attendance, and what you’re looking for. We respond within one business day.
3. Confirm and book — Review your custom quote, confirm the details, and secure your date with a deposit.
4. Event day — Our crew delivers, sets up, and picks up. You focus on your guests.