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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Two comedies from Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan skewer Catholic traditions and sensibilities in a lighthearted, interactive romp
29.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 670 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
29.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 1010 S State Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
An art gallery that showcases the work of regional artists in various media, Wildwood Gallery & Framing offers works for purchase as well as framing services for prints and documents.
29.9 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
30.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 777 S Bartlett Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Shady Oaks Park is a disc golf course that measures a total of 6,094 feet in length. The course has multiple sets of tees, has a total of 18 holes, and is mostly flat and lightly wooded.
30.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Walking Trails Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
The Gaylord Donnelly Canal Trail is a 2.1-mile path that offers a hiking and walking opportunity to its visitors. The location contains markers that explain the history of the canal and the nearby area.
30.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 479 W Forest Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park features a pond with geese, two pavilions, a playground, two soccer fields, a splash pad and six fields that can be used for baseball and softball. There are also paved trails fit for walking or biking.
30.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 551 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Specializing in baseball training facilities, Finish Strong Indoor Sportsplex Llc offers visitors 30,000 square feet to practice their baseball skills. The complex has amenities like batting cages, pitching tunnels, and multipurpose indoor fields.
30.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 551 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The mission of Force Elite Baseball is to offer an unparalleled comprehensive developmental baseball program for players of all ages. The organization offers individual instruction, group lessons, and open workout sessions.
30.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
30.3 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
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