Best Things To Do in Chicago

Are you planning your trip to Chicago and want to make the most of it? Here's a list of everything you can do in Chicago: excursions, tours, museums, and much more.
Best Things To Do in Chicago

Top Activities

Sports

  • Chicago Bulls
    Entry tickets Chicago Bulls
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.8
    (602 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • Chicago Cubs
    Entry tickets Chicago Cubs
    Duration: 3 hours
    4.8
    (288 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • Chicago White Sox
    Entry tickets Chicago White Sox
    Duration: 3 hours
    4.8
    (210 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • Chicago Fire FC
    Entry tickets Chicago Fire FC
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.7
    (1310 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • Chicago Bears
    Entry tickets Chicago Bears
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.5
    (1840 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • H
    Entry tickets Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.5
    (1100 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • V
    Entry tickets Volleyball Nations League
    Duration: 2 hours
  • S
    Entry tickets Savannah Bananas
    Duration: 2 hours

    • Theater

  • The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
    Entry tickets The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
    Duration: 2 hours
  • C
    Entry tickets Chicago RV & Camping Show
    Duration: 2 hours
  • Chicago - The Musical
    Entry tickets Chicago - The Musical
    Duration: 2 hours
  • G
    Entry tickets Greg Schwem
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.8
    (1830 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • M
    Entry tickets Maddie Wiener
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.8
    (1470 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • S
    Entry tickets Sam Tallent
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1600 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • T
    Entry tickets Tacarra Williams
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.8
    (1650 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • R
    Entry tickets Rita Wilson
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.5
    (1350 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • Kinky Boots
    Entry tickets Kinky Boots
    Duration: 2 hours
  • G
    Entry tickets Gianmarco Soresi
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1300 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • C
    Entry tickets Calvin Evans
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.7
    (1570 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • D
    Entry tickets Desi Banks
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1890 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews

    • Concerts

  • Karol G
    Entry tickets Karol G
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.5
    (1750 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • Peso Pluma
    Entry tickets Peso Pluma
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1850 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • D
    Entry tickets Disney Descendants and Zombies
    Duration: 2 hours
  • Rosalía
    Entry tickets Rosalía
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1170 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • Mumford & Sons
    Entry tickets Mumford & Sons
    Duration: 2 hours
  • Kid Cudi
    Entry tickets Kid Cudi
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.5
    (1740 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Entry tickets Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.8
    (1420 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • T
    Entry tickets The Pussycat Dolls
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.8
    (1250 Reviews)
    Exceptional reviews
  • Evgeny Kissin
    Entry tickets Evgeny Kissin
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1240 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • BTS
    Entry tickets BTS
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.5
    (1110 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews
  • Ariana Grande
    Entry tickets Ariana Grande
    Duration: 2 hours
  • Bruno Mars
    Entry tickets Bruno Mars
    Duration: 2 hours
    4.6
    (1310 Reviews)
    Wonderful reviews

    • Venues

  • United Center
    United Center
    48 events
  • W
    Wrigley Field
    74 events
  • R
    Rate Field
    66 events
  • Soldier Field Stadium
    Soldier Field Stadium
    43 events
  • Chicago Symphony Center
    Chicago Symphony Center
    131 events
  • N
    NOW Arena
    8 events

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    360 Observation Deck Chicago Tickets

  • 360 Chicago Observation Deck Tickets
    360 Chicago Observation Deck Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.8
    (1209 Reviews)
    From $34

    From $31

    per person
  • Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (516 Reviews)
    From $158

    From $144

    per person
  • Chicago Explorer Pass
    Chicago Explorer Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1105 Reviews)
    From $92

    From $84

    per person
  • Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1277 Reviews)
    From $162

    From $148

    per person

    • Best Al Capone Tours in Chicago

  • Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.4
    (595 Reviews)
    From $55

    From $50

    per person
  • Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.7
    (2210 Reviews)
    From $64

    From $59

    per person

    • 10 Things to Do in Chicago in Winter

  • 360 Chicago Observation Deck Tickets
    360 Chicago Observation Deck Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.8
    (1209 Reviews)
    From $34

    From $31

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.7
    (434 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person
  • Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (1225 Reviews)
    From $52

    From $48

    per person

    • 100 Fun Things to Do in Chicago

  • Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.7
    (434 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person
  • Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (516 Reviews)
    From $158

    From $144

    per person
  • Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (1225 Reviews)
    From $52

    From $48

    per person
  • Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Tickets
    Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (1161 Reviews)
    From $33

    From $30

    per person
  • Chicago Lake Michigan Cruise
    Chicago Lake Michigan Cruise
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.9
    (728 Reviews)
    From $37

    From $34

    per person
  • Chicago Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus
    Chicago Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (767 Reviews)
    From $110

    From $100

    per person
  • Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.4
    (595 Reviews)
    From $55

    From $50

    per person
  • Chicago Helicopter Tour
    Chicago Helicopter Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.9
    (1190 Reviews)
    From $955

    From $869

    per person
  • Chicago Minibus Tour
    Chicago Minibus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (469 Reviews)
    From $55

    From $50

    per person
  • Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
    Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (1019 Reviews)

    From $59

    per person
  • Chicago Graffiti Lesson
    Chicago Graffiti Lesson
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (848 Reviews)
    From $49

    From $45

    per person
  • Chicago Segway Tour
    Chicago Segway Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (614 Reviews)
    From $75

    From $69

    per person

    • 12 Things to Do in Chicago in December

  • 360 Chicago Observation Deck Tickets
    360 Chicago Observation Deck Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.8
    (1209 Reviews)
    From $34

    From $31

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.7
    (434 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person
  • Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (1225 Reviews)
    From $52

    From $48

    per person

    • 5 Best Chicago Segway Tours

  • Chicago Segway Tour
    Chicago Segway Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (614 Reviews)
    From $75

    From $69

    per person
  • Chicago Sunset Segway Tour
    Chicago Sunset Segway Tour
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (1168 Reviews)
    From $81

    From $74

    per person

    • 6 Best Boat Tours and Cruises in Chicago

  • Chicago Sunset Cruise
    Chicago Sunset Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (412 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.7
    (434 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person
  • Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (516 Reviews)
    From $158

    From $144

    per person
  • Chicago Explorer Pass
    Chicago Explorer Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1105 Reviews)
    From $92

    From $84

    per person
  • Chicago Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride
    Chicago Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.7
    (402 Reviews)
    From $36

    From $33

    per person
  • Chicago Lake Michigan Cruise
    Chicago Lake Michigan Cruise
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.9
    (728 Reviews)
    From $37

    From $34

    per person
  • Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1277 Reviews)
    From $162

    From $148

    per person
  • Chicago Dinner Cruise
    Chicago Dinner Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (485 Reviews)
    From $147

    From $134

    per person
  • Chicago 45-Minute Architecture River Cruise
    Chicago 45-Minute Architecture River Cruise
    Duration: 45 minutes Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.8
    (25 Reviews)
    From $31

    From $29

    per person
  • Chicago River Sunset Cruise
    Chicago River Sunset Cruise
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.8
    (25 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person

    • 9 Best Tours in Chicago

  • Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.4
    (595 Reviews)
    From $55

    From $50

    per person
  • Chicago Food Tasting Bike Tour
    Chicago Food Tasting Bike Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.5
    (932 Reviews)
    From $99

    From $90

    per person
  • Chicago Segway Tour
    Chicago Segway Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (614 Reviews)
    From $75

    From $69

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Tour
    Chicago Architecture Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (400 Reviews)
    From $38

    From $35

    per person
  • Chicago Sunset Segway Tour
    Chicago Sunset Segway Tour
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (1168 Reviews)
    From $81

    From $74

    per person
  • Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.7
    (2210 Reviews)
    From $64

    From $59

    per person
  • Chicago Beer Tour
    Chicago Beer Tour
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (2068 Reviews)
    From $69

    From $63

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Tour with Chicago Architecture Center Tickets
    Chicago Architecture Tour with Chicago Architecture Center Tickets
    Duration: 2 hours Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.7
    (1414 Reviews)
    From $39

    From $36

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Tour with Tastings
    Chicago Architecture Tour with Tastings
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.8
    (1389 Reviews)
    From $66

    From $60

    per person
  • Chicago Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus
    Chicago Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (767 Reviews)
    From $110

    From $100

    per person
  • Chicago The Loop Food Tour
    Chicago The Loop Food Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (1468 Reviews)
    From $93

    From $85

    per person
  • Chicago Pizza Tour
    Chicago Pizza Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.5
    (746 Reviews)
    From $102

    From $93

    per person

    • Best Activities in Chicago

  • Chicago Medieval Torture Museum Tickets
    Chicago Medieval Torture Museum Tickets
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.7
    (1109 Reviews)
    From $68

    From $62

    per person
  • Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Chicago Skydeck Tickets
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (1225 Reviews)
    From $52

    From $48

    per person
  • Chicago Art Institute Tickets
    Chicago Art Institute Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.7
    (1178 Reviews)
    From $45

    From $41

    per person
  • Chicago Pizza Tour
    Chicago Pizza Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.5
    (746 Reviews)
    From $102

    From $93

    per person
  • Chicago Food Tour
    Chicago Food Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.5
    (915 Reviews)
    From $93

    From $85

    per person
  • Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Chicago Architecture Cruise
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.7
    (434 Reviews)
    From $50

    From $46

    per person
  • Chicago Helicopter Tour
    Chicago Helicopter Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.9
    (1190 Reviews)
    From $955

    From $869

    per person
  • Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.4
    (595 Reviews)
    From $55

    From $50

    per person
  • Chicago Flyover Experience Tickets
    Chicago Flyover Experience Tickets
    Duration: 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1397 Reviews)
    From $31

    From $29

    per person
  • Chicago Museum of Ice Cream Tickets
    Chicago Museum of Ice Cream Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    4.6
    (1299 Reviews)
    From $48

    From $44

    per person
  • Chicago Beer Tour
    Chicago Beer Tour
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (2068 Reviews)
    From $69

    From $63

    per person

    • Best Night Tours in Chicago

  • Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.7
    (2210 Reviews)
    From $64

    From $59

    per person

    • Chicago Airport Transfers

  • Chicago Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Chicago Airports
    Chicago Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Chicago Airports
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (848 Reviews)
    From $99

    From $90

    per person

    • Chicago Contemporary Art Museum Tickets and Tours

  • Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Tickets
    Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.4
    (409 Reviews)

    From $23

    per person
  • Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (516 Reviews)
    From $158

    From $144

    per person
  • Chicago Explorer Pass
    Chicago Explorer Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1105 Reviews)
    From $92

    From $84

    per person
  • Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1277 Reviews)
    From $162

    From $148

    per person

    • Chicago Helicopter Flights

  • Chicago Helicopter Tour
    Chicago Helicopter Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.9
    (1190 Reviews)
    From $955

    From $869

    per person

    • Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Buses

  • Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
    Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (1019 Reviews)

    From $59

    per person
  • Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.4
    (595 Reviews)
    From $55

    From $50

    per person
  • Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (516 Reviews)
    From $158

    From $144

    per person
  • Chicago Explorer Pass
    Chicago Explorer Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1105 Reviews)
    From $92

    From $84

    per person
  • Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Chicago Mob and Crime Night Bus Tour
    Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.7
    (2210 Reviews)
    From $64

    From $59

    per person
  • Chicago Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus
    Chicago Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.6
    (767 Reviews)
    From $110

    From $100

    per person
  • Chicago Ghost Bus Tour
    Chicago Ghost Bus Tour
    Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (585 Reviews)
    From $81

    From $74

    per person
  • Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1277 Reviews)
    From $162

    From $148

    per person

    • Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago Tickets and Tours

  • Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Tickets
    Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Tickets
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (1161 Reviews)
    From $33

    From $30

    per person
  • Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Guided Tour
    Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Guided Tour
    Immediate confirmation Wheelchair accessible Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    Available in English
    4.8
    (2186 Reviews)
    From $81

    From $74

    per person
  • Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Chicago CityPASS® Tourist Card
    Immediate confirmation Smartphone tickets accepted
    Free cancellation
    4.5
    (516 Reviews)
    From $158

    From $144

    per person
  • Chicago Explorer Pass
    Chicago Explorer Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1105 Reviews)
    From $92

    From $84

    per person
  • Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Chicago All-Inclusive Pass
    Free cancellation
    4.6
    (1277 Reviews)
    From $162

    From $148

    per person

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