The best barre studios in Illinois
Ranked by the members who actually step up to the barre — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 5,702 reviews of Illinois studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true barre studios only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Pure Barre
5 ★★★★★ 303 reviews · Chicago, IL
Low-impact, high-intensity workout studio inspired by ballet, Pilates, and yoga.
“I love Pure Barre Lakeview! It is the one and only place I work out- the multiple class formats fulfill all of my fitness needs. The owners are super genuine and kind, as are the i…” — Courtney
#2 barre3
4.9 ★★★★★ 220 reviews · Chicago, IL
Fitness studio offering low-impact isometric moves and cardio bursts.
“I’ve been going here for a year and a half and love it. I came for the low-impact workouts, and I stayed for the stellar instruction. As someone who is predisposed to back injuries…” — Alessandra
#3 The Barre Code Chicago - River North
4.9 ★★★★★ 191 reviews · Chicago, IL
Workout studio offering a variety of barre, boot camp, and kickboxing classes.
“It’s about time I left a review for The Barre Code- I have been raving about this place to my friends and family ever since I discovered it through ClassPass in August! For the lon…” — Hannah
#4 Neighborhood Barre Oswego
5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Oswego, IL
Welcoming fitness center, offering barre classes and child care.
“I started last week and was so addicted to the joint pain relief I went four times! Yes I was super sore but every day, every time I go, my pain is reduced significantly! I was pre…” — Samantha
#5 Grow Well Yoga + Barre + Fitness, Naperville, IL
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews · Naperville, IL
Welcoming studio featuring a variety of yoga styles and barre fitness, along with group classes from Kundalini to prenatal yoga.
“After trying a barre and barre / yoga class at Grow Well Yoga + Barre + Fitness, I find myself wanting to come back for more. The classes and instructors are very inclusive of all …” — Jamie
#6 FLX Move Pilates Barre Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews · Skokie, IL
“I’ve been coming here for about ten days now. I’ve taken classes with Svetlana as well as Jessica, and I really like both of them as trainers. They are very friendly. Jessica is es…” — Wardha
#7 Barre It All Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews · Chicago, IL
“I found BIA Fitness sometime in 2021 through Groupon. I'd stop, and come back - stop and come back. The thing is? I ALWAYS came back! I didn't realize (until recently) the positive…” — Allison
#8 Yoga Barre - Yoga Classes, Barre & Pilates
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews · Cary, IL
Studio with yoga, Pilates, and barre classes, including hot yoga.
“I just attended my first class at this studio and had Kristin for Yoga Pilates Fusion. It was the perfect blend of both yoga and pilates where it left my body feeling very challeng…” — Elise
#9 BIRD barre
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews · Lake Forest, IL
Fitness studio offering classes that mix ballet Barre, Pilates, cycling, yoga & more.
“Barre classes are fantastic because you can come in at any level and get an amazing workout. I love the classes, feel challenged, and the instructors at this studio are terrific. T…” — Natalie
#10 FORM Lagree and Barre
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews · La Grange, IL
Easygoing facility providing classes in a program incorporating Pilates, yoga & barre fitness.
“FORM Barre and Fitness helped me kickstart my exercise regimen and has kept me motivated to continue exercising with their great classes, wonderful instructors, and positive enviro…” — Kristine