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The best cheap things to do in Chicago for fun on a budget

TimeOut · Jul 20, 2026 16:29 · 1 min read

Photograph: Jaclyn Elizabeth Rivas for Time Out

Between the amazing restaurants to try, swankiest bars to visit and best things to do, having a good time in Chicago can be expensive. However, there are still plenty of options for fun on a budget. Chicagoans have access to affordable museums around the city, theater shows that don't break the bank and even a cat cafe. Here are some of the best ch...

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