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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Baltic Art Studio Com 4346 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
You will use different shapes of precut glass and will be able to design your own piece of glass jewelry.
49.8 Miles
100% 8 votes
Breweries 510 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of downtown Kenosha, the Rustic Road Brewing Company produces a wide range of craft beer that are made on site. The tap room also has a full-service bar that features local wine and cocktails.
49.9 Miles
94% 166 votes
History Museums 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
The Civil War Museum in Kenosha is like no other because it portrays the Civil War from the perspective of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. They do this mainly through the use of personal stories and narratives.
50.0 Miles
85% 107 votes
National & State Parks 5314 West Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 4,000 acres, the Kankakee River State Park is suited for hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, and bow-hunting. Canoes can be rented locally.
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88% 8 votes
Breweries 308 Perry Street, LaPorte, IN MoreLess Info
Backroad Brewery was LaPorte's first production craft brewery. It produces over 40 different kinds of beers annually. It is housed in a beautiful building and offers beer tasting, tours and sales of the beers.
50.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 MoreLess Info
Indoor activities at Hidden Cover Family Fun Park include basketball and soccer, bumper cars, bowling, and arcades, with pizza and concessions available. Miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, a climbing wall, and a paintball field are available outdoors.
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