Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chicago, IL

  • The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
  • The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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Male and female performers weave a sultry web of acrobatics, contortion, singing, dancing, and drag in this wild variety show
24.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Soccer Field 545 S Consumers Avenue, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
As an indoor sports complex, Soccer Enterprises has a facility with two turf fields that hosts camps, classes, and soccer leagues. The center also hosts events such as antique shows and craft fairs.
24.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Soccer Field 545 S Consumers Avenue, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Both indoor and outdoor soccer for both adults and children is featured at Soccer City. In addition to local leagues and summer camps, the facility holds classes and training sessions to improve soccer skills.
24.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural History Museums 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 MoreLess Info
The Jurica Nature Museum is a small natural history museum that features over 10,000 specimens. The preserved animals range from glass coral to whale skeletons and most of the collection is not behind glass.
24.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
Part of the Bloomingdale Park District, Springfield Park is within close proximity of Erickson School. Along with a shelter or pavilion, there is also a playground, basketball courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields for added recreation.
25.0 Miles
93% 15 votes
Race Tracks 301 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Kart racing and bumper cars await the visitors of Chicago Indoor Racing. Besides these two, in here can be found a bar, pool tables and improvised dance floors.
25.0 Miles
56% 43 votes
Go Karts 301 Hastings Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
An indoor go-kart racing facility, K1 Speed Buffalo Grove allows visitors to race at high speeds in an indoor, controlled environment. The facility hosts parties and special events, and hosts racing leagues.
25.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks 3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.
25.0 Miles
- 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 115 Alexandra Way, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
The DuPage Training Academy is a full-featured training center for boys and girls interested in developing skills to play softball and baseball. In addition to these summer sports, the academy also offers winter coaching in basketball as well.
25.1 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Illinois Prairie Path is a multi-use nature trail for non-motorized public use and spans approximately 61 miles. It was the first U.S. rail-to-trail conversion and is surfaced primarily with crushed limestone surface, which is easy on feet and bike tires.
25.2 Miles
74% 90 votes
Factory Tours 333 Lexington Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Long Grove Confectionary Co. seems to be the perfect place not only for kids, but for chocolate lovers also. Besides the many specialties, chocolate is transformed into art by the employees of this factory.
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