5 Best Mosques in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Chicago has one of the largest Muslim communities in the Midwest, and finding the right mosque for daily prayer, Jummah or a child's weekend Islamic school often comes down to which community actually feels like home. These mosques have logged 3,186 Google reviews between them, and the top pick alone carries 1,320 of them, with ratings ranging from 4.4 to 4.9.

Short answer: Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview leads Chicago-area mosques with 1,320 reviews at 4.9 stars, the deepest and highest-rated community on this list, followed by Muslim Community Center (MCC Chicago) and Albanian-American Islamic Center, both at 4.8. All welcome daily prayers and Jummah, and several run weekend Islamic schools, so match parking, prayer space capacity and youth programs to what your family needs.

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Chicago-Area Mosques, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Mosque Foundation	4.9 ★	1,320	Youth programs and largest community	View ›
2	Muslim Community Center (MCC Chicago)	4.8 ★	628	Community services and Sunday school	View ›
3	Albanian-American Islamic Center	4.8 ★	484	Albanian-American community	View ›
4	Masjid e Noor	4.8 ★	321	Devon Avenue tradition	View ›
5	Mosque Maryam	4.4 ★	433	Nation of Islam services and events	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Mosque Foundation

4.91,320 Google reviews

Mosque Foundation is a large mosque in southwest suburban Bridgeview serving Chicagoland's Muslim community, with a full prayer calendar app covering prayer times, announcements, live events and funerals. It runs summer Quran classes and is affiliated with two nearby Islamic schools, Universal School and Aqsa School.

What people praise

Spacious, clean prayer halls for both men and women, with a genuinely calm atmosphere for prayer
Extensive youth programming and summer Quran classes
Well-stocked library of Islamic books available for purchase and borrowing
Community app covering prayer times, live events and announcements

Worth knowing

One parent reports being asked to leave Friday prayer with young children who were not being disruptive
Parking can be limited during peak Friday attendance

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,320 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base and the highest rating of any mosque on this list, backed by real youth and educational programming. A strong default for families in the southwest suburbs, though the one report about children during Jummah is worth being aware of.

Website +1708-430-5666 Directions

7360 W 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Muslim Community Center (MCC Chicago)

4.8628 Google reviews

Muslim Community Center (MCC Chicago) is one of the oldest mosques in the Chicago area, serving the community since 1969 with two masjid locations and a full-time MCC Academy school. It offers marriage and funeral services, dua requests, counseling and a business directory alongside daily and Friday prayers.

What people praise

Long-established community, described by regular attendees as feeling like home
Imam's recitation specifically praised for its emotional and spiritual impact
Spacious, clean and inclusive sisters' prayer section
Wide range of community services beyond prayer, including counseling and a full-time school

Worth knowing

Limited parking on Fridays and other busy days, according to multiple reviewers
Facility can fill to capacity quickly during peak times

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume628 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: One of Chicago's oldest and most established Muslim community centers, with reviewers describing genuine belonging rather than just a place to pray. Arrive early on Fridays given the parking constraints.

Website +1773-725-9047 Directions

4380 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Albanian-American Islamic Center

4.8484 Google reviews

Albanian-American Islamic Center is a mosque in suburban Berkeley open to Muslims from all backgrounds, with its core membership drawn from Albanian immigrants and their descendants. It runs a weekend school teaching Islamic studies, Quran and the Albanian language, alongside daily prayers and a large social hall.

What people praise

Large, well-maintained facility with modern washrooms and wudu areas
Ample on-site parking, including a soccer field, a rarity among urban mosques
Hosts guest speakers, including nationally known scholars, for Friday khutbahs
Weekend school preserving Albanian language alongside Islamic education

Worth knowing

One visitor notes the mosque was unexpectedly closed on a return visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume484 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A genuinely large, well-resourced mosque with an easier parking situation than most in the city. A strong pick if you want a big facility without the downtown parking hassle.

Website +1708-544-2609 Directions

5825 St Charles Rd, Berkeley, IL 60163

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Masjid e Noor

4.8321 Google reviews

Masjid e Noor is a longstanding mosque near Devon Avenue in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, known as one of the older masjids in the area and used as a gathering point for Jama'at groups traveling through the city. It offers daily prayers on the men's floor with a women's prayer hall on the second level.

What people praise

A quiet, tranquil setting away from the busier Devon Avenue commercial strip
Long history in the neighborhood, with some attendees returning after decades
Regularly hosts visiting scholars and Jama'at groups from around the world
Facilities have been actively updated and improved over time

Worth knowing

One reviewer reports being told there was no space available for women to pray on a visit
No public website listed, making it harder to confirm prayer times in advance

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume321 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A historic Devon Avenue mosque with real neighborhood roots, though the reported lack of women's prayer space on at least one visit is worth calling ahead to confirm.

+1872-760-3296 Directions

6151 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Mosque Maryam

4.4433 Google reviews

Mosque Maryam, also known as Muhammad's Mosque No. 2, is the national headquarters of the Nation of Islam on Chicago's South Side, associated with Minister Louis Farrakhan. It functions as a large event and lecture venue with a gymnasium and banquet hall in addition to a prayer space, and hosts national NOI programming.

What people praise

Large lecture hall and banquet facilities used for major community events and weddings
Attached school with a full gymnasium, convertible for events
Draws attendees for programs led by the Nation of Islam's national leadership

Worth knowing

Reviewers note the Nation of Islam's theology differs substantially from mainstream Sunni and Shia Islam, and multiple visitors report the building was not open for regular daily prayers
At least two reviewers describe being turned away or treated differently based on race during a visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume433 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is the Nation of Islam's national headquarters rather than a mosque offering standard daily Sunni or Shia prayer, and reviewers are split on the experience. Anyone seeking a traditional mosque for regular prayer should call ahead or consider one of the other names on this list.

Website +1773-324-6000 Directions

7351 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the mosque’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many visitors have rated them, ranked against other Chicago-area mosques. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on over a thousand reviews carries more weight than one built on a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

Is there a cost to attend a mosque in Chicago?

All of these mosques are open for daily and Friday prayer free of charge. Most rely on community donations, zakat and fundraising campaigns to operate, and some offer paid weekend Islamic schooling or hall rentals for events like weddings.

Serving the greater Chicago area

These mosques are spread across Chicagoland, from Rogers Park and the South Side to the southwest suburbs of Bridgeview and Berkeley. Searching for a mosque near me? Every listing here shows a live phone number and address so you can find prayer times fast.

What to check before you visit a mosque in Chicago

What are the daily and Jummah prayer times, since schedules shift with the season?
Is there a dedicated, accessible prayer space for women?
Is parking available on site, especially for Friday prayer?
Does the mosque offer a weekend or full-time Islamic school for children?
Is the mosque affiliated with a specific school of thought or community you’re looking to connect with?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these mosques?

We started from mosques and Islamic centers in the Chicago area with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Are these mosques open to visitors who aren’t Muslim?

Most mosques welcome respectful visitors, though it’s courteous to call ahead, especially during Friday prayer or Ramadan, and to follow the mosque’s dress and etiquette expectations.

Is Mosque Maryam a traditional Sunni or Shia mosque?

No. Mosque Maryam is the national headquarters of the Nation of Islam, a distinct religious movement with theology that differs from mainstream Sunni and Shia Islam. Visitors looking for standard daily prayer should confirm hours in advance or consider one of the other mosques on this list.

The bottom line

Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview is the safe default given its size, rating and youth programming, while Muslim Community Center stands out for its long community history and Albanian-American Islamic Center offers the easiest parking of the group. If you’re specifically looking for Nation of Islam programming rather than traditional daily prayer, call Mosque Maryam ahead to confirm hours.

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