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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Four days of reggae, blues, and world music make for a breezy Fourth of July weekend
26.1 Miles
91% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 1227 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563 MoreLess Info
Featuring second-run feature films, Ogden 6 Theatre has six auditoriums equipped with 4K digital projection and Datasat sound. The theater has two 3D screens, a party room, concessions with food and drinks and restroom facilities.
26.1 Miles
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Forests Dempster Rd & Ferris Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188 MoreLess Info
The Linne Woods Forest Preserve is a nature preserve commonly visited by nature lovers. Visitors to the preserve enjoy biking through the paved trails, hiking, or spending time relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere.
26.2 Miles
50% 14 votes
Family Fun Center 221 US Hwy 41, Ste F, Schererville, IN 46375 MoreLess Info
An indoor family fun center, Jak's Warehouse offers a variety of amusements. It has Laser Tag, a laser maze, a ball pit, a sky trail, and bumper cars, and most attractions are scaled for younger and older kids.
26.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
At Willow Stream: Movies Under The Stars, visitors can enjoy an evening outdoor screening of classic, family friendly movies. The movie is shown on a 40 foot tall screen and on a flat lawn.
26.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 2 Yorkshire Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A private swimming club, Lincolnshire Swim Club features a lap pool with eight lanes for serious swimmers, a kiddie pool, two diving boards, and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
26.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
Open during the summer months when it is at least 65 degrees, the Willow Stream Pool is a community-based public recreation spot. The pool itself offers six lanes and a curling waterslide.
26.3 Miles
81% 32 votes
Parks 425 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Hidden Lakes Park is popular among the fishermen, especially in April and October when the ponds are filled with trout and catfish. Fishing tournaments are held in here.
26.3 Miles
71% 17 votes
Ice Skating 180 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
A full scale indoor ice rink, Rocket Ice Arena hosts hockey leagues and tournaments. The facility also offers lessons in speed skating, figure skating, and synchronized skating, and offers open skating hours.
26.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 3800 N Kennicott Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
The beauty of nature can be found at Nickol Knoll Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent view from atop Walter Payton's Hill and the beautiful walk path surrounding the park.
26.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
As one of most picturesque parks of Indiana, Marquette Park hosts an array of special events throughout the year. The stately historical pavilion and spacious park grounds offer rental spaces, a lagoon, hiking and biking trails, and beautiful views.
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