Skydeck Chicago: Entry Ticket
Van€ 36,07
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Chicago
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Chicago. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Zero cost, still worth booking.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Chicago, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago: Fast Pass
VanUS$ 40
The Field Museum of Natural History: Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 29
360 Chicago Observation Deck: Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 30
The Field Museum of Natural History: Pass
VanUS$ 42
Chicago: Architecture River Cruise from Navy Pier
VanUS$ 39
Chicago C3® CityPASS®: 3 Attractions of your choice
VanUS$ 109
Chicago: 45 Minute Architectural Sightseeing Cruise
VanUS$ 28
Museum Of Contemporary Art (MCA): Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 22
Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 1.5-Hr Sightseeing Cruise
VanUS$ 46
Navy Pier Centennial Wheel: Entry Ticket
Van€ 21,1
Museum of Illusions Chicago: Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 43
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 43
Chicago: 90 Minute Architecture Sightseeing Cruise
VanUS$ 45
Flyover Experience in Chicago
VanUS$ 27,95
Medieval Torture Museum: Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 35,83
Chicago CityPASS®
VanUS$ 144
Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
VanUS$ 57
Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including 360 Chicago
VanUS$ 84
Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River
VanUS$ 45
Chicago Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters
VanUS$ 49
Balloon Museum® Chicago: EmotionAir Exhibition Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 44,38
Chicago History Museum: Entry Ticket
VanUS$ 19
Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 75 Minute Speedboat Cruise
Van€ 72,34
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.