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Cheap Hotels in Chicago
Chicago offers cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a great getaway spot for budget travelers. In addition to its well-known attractions like Millennium Park and Willis Tower, this destination is home to Grant Park and Lincoln Park, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
If you're searching for affordable places to stay in Chicago, you can choose from the 456 budget accommodations in the area. These options offer competitive rates and have earned good reviews from travelers searching for a bargain:
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL - 3-star hotel. You'll find free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this property. Guests who stay here appreciate its comfortable rooms and good location.
Chicago Getaway Hostel - Customers like this 1.5-star hostel for its proximity to public transportation and quiet guestrooms. It offers free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and air conditioning.
O'Hare Inn & Suites - At this 2-star hotel, you can take advantage of free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Reviews mention the quiet guestrooms and proximity to shops.
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - 2-star hotel. You'll find free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center at this property. Guests who stay here appreciate its comfortable rooms and overall value.
Chicago South Loop Hotel - Customers like this 3-star hotel for its proximity to public transportation and comfortable beds. It offers free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning.
Planning Your Trip to Chicago
Haven't settled on travel dates? Use these temperature and rainfall averages to get an idea of the best months to visit so you can maximize your time.
- Hottest months: July, June, August, and September, with an average temperature of 83°F
- Coldest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average temperature of 20°F
- Rainiest months: May, June, July, and August, with an average rainfall of 4.05 inches
- Driest months: February, January, December, and March, with an average rainfall of 2.31 inches
Sightseeing In and Around Chicago
Chicago attracts visitors with its theater scene and acclaimed art galleries, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the popular local attractions that are highest on your list, such as Millennium Park and Willis Tower, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like John Hancock Center, or check out the area's cultural spots like Chicago Cultural Center and Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre.
Chicago is also notable for its:- Skyscrapers
- Architecture
- Monuments
- Museums
- Entertainment
- Shopping
Getting Around Chicago
The closest airport is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from the city center in Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), which is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Monroe Station, Monroe Station, and Adams-Wabash Station. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, or Chicago Union Station.
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