Find Cheap Hostels in Chicago

By choosing a hostel you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for fun things to do during your vacation. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theaters and museums.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: Chicago Getaway Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Lake Michigan. Property features include a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with bed sheets. Chicago Parthenon Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of UIC-Halsted Station and Clinton Station (Blue Line). Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms. HI Chicago - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harold Washington Library Station and Harrison Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Wrigley Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Addison Station (Red Line). Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, TVs, and bed sheets.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Chicago, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 31°F. The rainiest months in Chicago are June, May, July, and August, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

Overall, Chicago is known for its skyscrapers, theaters, and architecture. Major attractions include Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Michigan Avenue. Get out into nature with places like Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan, and Ohio Street Beach. Cultural attractions include Chicago Theatre, Art Institute of Chicago, and Field Museum of Natural History.

Keep this information about transit options in Chicago in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Chicago O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), located 15.7 mi (25.3 km) away. An alternative is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. Nearby metro stations include Monroe Station (Red Line), Monroe Station (Blue Line), and Adams-Wabash Station. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, or Chicago Union Station.