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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Columbia’s award-winning “goddess of the cumbia” displays her mastery of the traditional dance music with soaring vocals & infectious beats
21.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2455 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 600 acres, Downers Grove Park District is composed of over a dozen parks. The district offers golfing, a fitness club and activities, adult and youth sports and traditional park features like playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails.
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An indoor miniature golf course lit entirely by ultra-violet black lights, Space Golf transforms miniature golf into a cosmic experience. Music, lasers, and optional 3D glasses enhance the experience, as well.
21.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
With a host of arts and fitness programs available, West Ridge Center has dance studios, classrooms, and playgrounds in its facility. Visitors can enroll their children in classes like martial arts, ceramics, and more.
22.0 Miles
81% 16 votes
Mini Golf 1535 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course built on three tiers around a large waterfall, Lost Mountain Adventure Golf features 18 distinct and challenging holes. The course also hosts parties and special events.
22.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 800 E St Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 7,000 square foot fitness center, Ackerman Park was originally known as North Park until 1973. The park connects to the Great Western Trail and has baseball and soccer fields, a volleyball court and a playground.
22.0 Miles
65% 20 votes
Haunted Tours 626 177th Street, Hammond, IN 46324 MoreLess Info
A horror-themed amusement attraction, Reapers Realm features three different areas: The Reaper's Woods, The Reaper's Mansion, and The Carnevil. The attraction also features a dark zone that visitors must navigate with flashlights.
22.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Glen Ellyn Skate Park is a local skate park that provides a variety of different options to the skaters who visit. The park includes many different ramps and can be used by beginners and more advanced skaters alike.
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Bowling 2524 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1953, Lan Oak Lanes features 16 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a lounge, snack counter with food and drinks and a private room for events and parties.
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69% 232 votes
Restaurants 798 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Let your taste buds be tantalized by the wonders of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Enjoy a variety of wines in a personal tasting accompanied by a menu of exquisitely prepared appetizers, main entrees, and desserts.
22.1 Miles
40% 20 votes
Family Fun Center 1555 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Woodridge offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private party rooms, arcade games, a snack bar, pool tables and a lounge.
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