Q Center: Conference & Meeting Center
1405 North 5th Avenue, St. Charles, IL, USA, 60174-1264
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About us
Just west of Chicago, Q Center is an all-inclusive conference center; from guest rooms, dining, and event spaces, our 150,000 square foot campus offers you the ideal location for your meeting and event needs. Q Center strives to create an engaging, distraction-free environment perfect for learning, training, camaraderie, and networking. In fact, the property is IACC-certified, meaning the meeting space is well-equipped for industries like Fortune 500 businesses, trades and associations, and local corporations.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1963
Renovated2024
Total meeting space150,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,043
Venue typeConvention center
Awards
Industry awards
Gold Tier Status, IACC Code of Sustainability, Green Star 2024
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- All inclusive
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- All inclusive
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Jan 5, 2026 - Jan 9, 2026
Jan 19, 2026 - Jan 23, 2026
Jan 26, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
Feb 9, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026
Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
May 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
150,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
19,304 sq. ft.
Space (private)
150,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
118
Second largest room
10,692 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
19,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
2,040
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
150,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
19,304 sq. ft.
Space (private)
150,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
118
Second largest room
10,692 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
19,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
2,040
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,400 sq. ft. - | 15 ft. | 250 | 250 | - | - | - | 250 | - | - | |
3,200 sq. ft. - | 15 ft. | 150 | 150 | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | |
19,304 sq. ft. - | 27 ft. | 2000 | - | 900 | 1500 | 2000 | 1200 | - | - | |
6,240 sq. ft. - | 17 ft. | 550 | - | 350 | 550 | 500 | 300 | - | - | |
1,200 sq. ft. 26 x 32 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 22 | 18 | - | - | - | - | 18 | 22 | |
1,276 sq. ft. 28 x 50 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 30 | 64 | 90 | 90 | 60 | - | - | |
850 sq. ft. 31 x 20 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 30 | 25 | 30 | - | 60 | 42 | - | - | |
10,692 sq. ft. 82 x 167 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 400 | - | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | |
7,500 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
1,043
Single (1 bed)
1,043
Suites
22
Tax rate
12%
Total guest rooms
1,043
Single (1 bed)
1,043
Suites
22
Tax rate
12%
Location
Getting Here
St. Charles is approximately 35 miles west of O’Hare Airport.
• From the airport, follow the signs to the Northwest Tollway (1-90) west toward Rockford.
• Exit at Route 59,turning left (south).
• At West Bartlett Road, turn right (west) to the junction with Route 25.
• Turn left (south) on Route 25 to the Center entrance opposite Country Club Road.
From Midway Airport St. Charles is approximately 55 miles west of Midway Airport.
• From the airport, take Cicero Avenue (Route 50) to 1-55 south, toward St. Louis.
• Exit at 1-355 north and continue to the junction with 1-88 west.
• Exit on Farnsworth Avenue (north), which becomes Kirk Road.
• At Main Street (Route 64), turn left (west).
• Turn right (north) on Route 25 (Fifth Avenue) to the Center entrance opposite Country Club Road
Distance from airport
35 mi
Distance from airport 35 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Local Attractions
O'Hare International Airport
Airport
35 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, also known as O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Field, Chicago International Airport, or simply O'Hare, is a major airport located in the northwestern-most corner of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
10000 West O'Hare Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60666
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Chicago Midway International Airport
Airport
45 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport, is an airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's southwest side, eight miles from Chicago's Loop.
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60638
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Downtown St. Charles
Shopping
5 mins
Located along the Fox River, downtown St. Charles boasts two theaters, delicious dining and boutique shopping.
St. Charles, IL, US 60174
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Pottawatomie Park
Park
1 mi
Pottawatomie Park features a miniature golf course, seasonal canoe and paddle boat rentals, paddle-wheel boat cruises, tennis, a community center and much more.
8 North Avenue
St. Charles, IL, US 60174
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Downtown Geneva
Shopping
4 mi
Discover over 140 specialty shops and restaurants in downtown Geneva while enjoying the historic architecture and the hometown feel.
Geneva, IL, US 60134
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Northwestern Medicine Ballpark
Recreation
5 mi
Home of the Chicago Cubs' own Class A Minor League Baseball Team, The Kane County Cougars, Northwestern Medicine Ballpark is the perfect spot to catch a game.
34W002 Cherry Lane
Geneva, IL, US 60134
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Park
1 min
Q Center's walking/biking paths take you right to a portion of the Kane County Forest Preserve, located along the Fox River. In addition to this location, there are multiple other locations around Kane County that offer hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, camping and much more. The forest preserve also has a Nature Center with interactive displays, and several cultural and historic sites that are worth exploring.
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Acquaviva Winery
Nightlife
14 mi
This family-owned winery in Maple Park is the perfect place to sample some local wine and learn more about the wine-making process. Tours of the winery can also be arranged.
47W614 Route 38
Maple Park, IL, US 60151
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Aurora Outlet Mall
Shopping
11 mi
The Chicago Premium Outlet Mall in Aurora offers visitors over 120 brand name stores including Coach, Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Sony and many more.
1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard
Aurora, IL, US 60502
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Fogo de Chao - Rosemont
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305 Transportation
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Additional details
Q Center offers state of the art technology to provide you with top-tier presentations, lectures, and workshops. In addition, we offer media and material production services through our on-site Q Creative team, that can enhance your program into an immersive and jaw-dropping experience. We also provide plenty of health and wellness activities so guests can keep up their daily routines without missing a beat. Speaking of activities, our 95-acres of land are the perfect location for any team-building events you may want to plan. The property’s athletic fields make it easy to pick up a game, from pickleball and sand volleyball to basketball and disc golf. Your dedicated conference planner can also work with you to arrange more specialized activities, like ice breaker games, networking exercises, and team building competitions that range from the recreational to the culinary. Group activities can even include charitable collaborations, such as Construct-A-Bike, that support local charities.
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Q Center: Conference & Meeting Center Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
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Does Q Center: Conference & Meeting Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Q Center: Conference & Meeting Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Q Center: Conference & Meeting Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Q Center: Conference & Meeting Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
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