Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago has logged over 10,000 Google reviews and holds a perfect 5.0 rating, the most of any temple on this page by a wide margin, but the temples here vary enormously in scale, from a Devon Avenue storefront temple to a 39,000-square-foot marble complex in Glenview with its own drive-thru blessing lane. Every listing here holds a rating of 4.8 or higher, so what actually distinguishes them is tradition, architecture, and how large a community each one serves.
Short answer: Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago leads with a perfect 5.0 across more than 10,000 reviews, the most of any temple on this page. The Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette follows at 4.8 across 4,556 reviews, known for its architecture and gardens and open to visitors of any faith. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett also holds 4.8 across 3,347 reviews. Admission to the Bahá'í House of Worship is always free.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago - Regal Foundation
5.0★★★★★10,013 Google reviews
Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago, run by the Regal Foundation, is a Hindu temple on Devon Avenue dedicated to Lord Ganesha, describing itself as a sanctuary for spiritual growth and community connection. It holds aarti twice daily at 11:30am and 6:30pm, and offers puja services including weddings and anniversary poojas that can be booked directly through the temple.
What people praise
- The most-reviewed place of worship on this list by a wide margin
- Priests and staff described repeatedly as welcoming and devoted
- Recently renovated, with visitors calling the space calm and beautifully maintained
- Twice-daily aarti and a range of bookable puja ceremonies
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Review volume10,013 · 98th
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated temple in Chicago on this list, with a devoted daily practice and a strong presence on Devon Avenue's Indian business corridor.
📍2545 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Baháʼí House of Worship
4.8★★★★★4,556 Google reviews
The Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette is one of only a handful of Bahá'í temples in the world, built around the Bahá'í teaching that all major religions come from a single divine source. It has no clergy, and its affairs are run by democratically elected councils rather than priests, per the temple's own reply to a visitor's review. The auditorium is open daily from 6am to 6pm, with brief devotional programs of prayers and readings offered at set times, and admission is always free.
What people praise
- Widely described by visitors as one of the most beautiful and peaceful places they've seen
- Grounds and gardens praised as immaculately maintained
- Open and welcoming to visitors of any faith or no faith
- Free admission and on-site parking, with a nearby CTA Purple Line stop
Worth knowing
- Photography is restricted inside, so check the guidelines before visiting
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Review volume4,556 · 93th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
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Our take: A landmark of interfaith worship rather than a single-tradition temple, and a strong choice for anyone drawn to its architecture, gardens or the chance for quiet, contemplative prayer regardless of background.
📍100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago
4.8★★★★★3,347 Google reviews
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett is a Hindu temple built with hand-carved stone and marble, part of the global BAPS network. Visitors describe intricate wood and marble carving throughout the sanctuary, some of it sourced from Turkey and carved in India before being installed on site. Photography is not permitted inside the main temple, out of respect for the space as an active place of worship.
What people praise
- Craftsmanship and carving repeatedly described as remarkable by visitors of multiple faiths
- Volunteers and staff praised as friendly, respectful and approachable
- Well-maintained grounds suited to reflection as much as worship
- A significant cultural landmark for Chicago's Hindu community
Worth knowing
- Photography is not allowed inside the main sanctuary
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Review volume3,347 · 88th
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Rating breakdown87% 5-star
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Our take: One of the most architecturally significant Hindu temples in the Chicago area, and a strong pick for visitors who want to see traditional stone and marble craftsmanship up close alongside active worship.
📍1851 Pramukh Swami Maharaj Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103
#4🕑 Open 7 days
Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago
4.8★★★★★2,350 Google reviews
Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago sits on a hillock in Lemont, roughly 28 miles from downtown, and functions as a large campus with multiple interconnected temple structures, a dining area and gift shop. Reviewers describe it as a wedding and event venue as well as an active place of worship, with priests on site and puja services available.
What people praise
- Distinctive architecture, described by visitors as unique and striking
- Affordable food available on site
- Large campus suited to weddings and community events
- Peaceful, well-maintained grounds despite ongoing renovation in places
Worth knowing
- One visitor found the dining food quality lacking and the staff less welcoming than comparable temples elsewhere
- Renovation and construction are ongoing in parts of the campus
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Review volume2,350 · 83th
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Rating breakdown86% 5-star
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Our take: The largest campus on this list and a genuine community hub for weddings and events, though a couple of reviewers found the welcome less warm than at the smaller temples here.
📍10915 Lemont Rd, Lemont, IL 60439
#5🕑 Open 7 days
Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago
4.8★★★★★1,092 Google reviews
Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago in Glenview is a 39,000-square-foot Hindu temple centered on a 23.5-foot Hanuman statue carved from a single block of marble, open since 2016. Alongside the main sanctuary it runs a Sunday school teaching Hindi and Sanskrit, cultural programs, and a community center on its lower level, and reviewers describe a drive-thru darshan lane for those unable to leave their car.
What people praise
- Distinctive marble architecture and a widely praised centerpiece statue
- Drive-thru darshan option for visitors with limited mobility or time
- Active Sunday school and cultural education programs
- Volunteers described as warm and welcoming to newcomers
Worth knowing
- A reviewer flagged loud loudspeaker music inside the mandir as disruptive to quiet reflection
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Review volume1,092 · 78th
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Rating breakdown87% 5-star
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Our take: A modern, purpose-built temple with genuinely unusual features like the drive-thru blessing lane, strong for families balancing devotion with a full slate of community programs.
📍3623 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
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Every number on this page is drawn from public Google data as of August 2026, not opinion or payment. Rating is each place of worship’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many visitors and devotees have left a public rating, measured against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from over 10,000 people carries more weight than a similar score from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No temple can pay to change these numbers, and we do not rank spiritual merit, only public reputation and what visitors report.
Visiting and puja costs
Admission to the Bahá’í House of Worship is always free. Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago publishes fixed prices for specific bookable pujas and ceremonies on its own website. The other temples on this page did not have published pricing in the data we collected, so contact them directly for puja or event costs.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Vidhya Aramba Sanskar (Saraswati Aarti Puja), Shree Ganesh Temple | $21 |
| Wedding Anniversary Aarti Puja, Shree Ganesh Temple | $21 |
| Wedding Anniversary Special Pooja, Shree Ganesh Temple | $101 |
| Wedding Ceremony, Shree Ganesh Temple | $601 |
Prices for Shree Ganesh Temple compiled August 2026 directly from the temple’s own published pricing at sgtchicago.com. Bahá’í House of Worship admission is free per the temple’s own site. Contact other temples directly for current puja, event or membership costs.
Temples across the Chicago area
These places of worship span Chicago’s Devon Avenue corridor and the surrounding suburbs of Wilmette, Bartlett, Lemont and Glenview. Searching for a temple near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can confirm hours and any photography or visitor guidelines before you go.
What to know before visiting a temple
- Is the temple open to visitors of all faiths, or members only?
- What are the current hours and daily aarti or prayer times?
- Is photography permitted inside the main sanctuary?
- Is there a dress code or footwear policy for entering?
- Do you need to book puja or ceremonies in advance?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these temples?
We started from temples and houses of worship in the greater Chicago area with a public Google presence, then ordered by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we put this list together 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 listing’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.
Why is the Bahá’í House of Worship on a list of temples?
The Bahá’í House of Worship is the formal term Bahá’ís use for their houses of worship, and it functions as an active, open-to-all temple in Wilmette. It welcomes visitors of every faith and belief, which is central to Bahá’í teaching.
Do any of these temples charge admission?
The Bahá’í House of Worship is always free to visit. Hindu temples on this list generally don’t charge general admission but may charge for specific pujas or ceremonies, as Shree Ganesh Temple publishes on its own site.
The bottom line
Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago holds the highest rating and by far the largest review base, while the Bahá’í House of Worship stands apart as a free, interfaith destination worth visiting for its architecture and gardens alone. Whichever you choose, check hours and photography rules before you go, since active worship comes first at every site here.
