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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Friends gather up to play virtual reality games in a private room
28.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches Riverwalk Drive, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
28.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 16145 W Bruce Road, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Arriviste Arabians is a horse boarding facility that also provides horseback riding and equine education. Both private and group horseback riding lessons are offered, as well as a full arena for views of the animals.
29.0 Miles
82% 22 votes
Farms & Ranches 29W310 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The Sonny Acres Farm is an outdoor farm that grows gourds, squash, Indian corn, and Wisconsin and Michigan apples. The farm is available for birthday parties and provides tours of the area.
29.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis Schererville, IN MoreLess Info
Opened in 1983, Serves You Right Tennis Services is a tennis training provider that offers private and group lessons, personal coaching and hitting partners. It also provides clothing and accessories along with racket services.
29.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Forest Ave & Rt 59, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the natural habitats of the region at West DuPage Woods, which includes wetland and woodland areas. The park has several picnic areas, as well as a 2 mile nature trail for hiking.
29.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 527 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1917, the West Chicago Historical Society-Kruse House Museum is a fully furnished historic home with all period furnishings and a variety of exhibits about local and railroad history.
29.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 700 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
The Bartlett Park District encompasses a wide variety of facilities, parks, and programs. It includes a nature center, a preschool, a fitness center, and a wide variety of sports, camps, and educational activities.
29.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.
29.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 550 S Park Blvd, Streamwood, IL 60107 MoreLess Info
Members of Park Place Family Recreation Center receive access to locker rooms and fitness equipment. The pool has several lanes for swimming laps and a small water slide area. There are also swimming classes for children at this pool.
29.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 276 E Saddle Back Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
The Kids Castle At Deerpath Park is a community playground project which resulted in a volunteer-built playground structure. The surrounding Deerpath Park also features fishing spots, tennis courts, softball fields, and picnic tables.
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