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3-D Movie Theaters in Illinois

It's no surprise that Illinois, the fifth most populous state in the Union and home to both Chicago and the technology-dense Silicon Prairie, offers the latest in entertainment opportunities to its residents. With the growing number of 3-D movies and a wave of new films being made in the format, movie theaters across Illinois are now showing titles in 3-D.
  1. AMC Rivers East 21

    • AMC's River East movie theater, on East Illinois Street, Chicago, just north of Grant Park, shows movies using RealD 3-D technology as well as traditional format movies. The theater offers surround sound and movie watcher programs. Movies in 3-D attract a surcharge of a few dollars on top of regular ticket prices. Tickets can be bought online via the website. Discounts apply for seniors and students on Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively.

    AMC Springfield 12

    • Movies in digital RealD 3-D are available in the state capital at AMC Springfield 12, Mercantile Drive. Situated in the southwest of the city close to Interstate 72, there's ample parking space nearby. The theater has installed digital surround sound and is wheelchair accessible. AMC Springfield 12 has stadium seating and a game room on the premises. You can buy tickets online. Check the website for discount ticket prices midweek.

    Moline 14

    • You can find 3-D movies in Moline, one of the Quad Cities in northwestern Illinois, at Great Escape Theaters' Moline 14 movie theater. Located at 4100 38th St. close to Quad City International Airport, every auditorium in this theater has been upgraded to digital projection. As well as reduced rates for seniors and children, Moline 14 also offers special prices for active military personnel. Films in 3-D attract a $3.50 premium.

    GQTI Savoy 16

    • Savoy, Illinois, close to the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Silicon Prairie, brings the latest in movie viewing, including 3-D, to the screen at GQTI's Savoy 16 movie theater. At 232 W. Burwash in the middle of the entertainment district of this quiet suburb of Champaign, Savoy 16 has Dolby and DTS digital sound and stadium seating. Assisted listening devices and handicapped seating are available. You can purchase tickets online through the website.

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