Family Friendly things to do in Chicago

We rank 69 family friendly things to do in Chicago, United States. The highest scoring is Chicago City Minibus Tour with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Ranked experiences
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In the 90+ Club
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Available today
60
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Family Friendly in Chicago compared

Top 10 family friendly things to do in Chicago by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Chicago City Minibus Tour87$502h4.9/5 (678)
2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour86$622h5/5 (394)
The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North86$481.3h5/5 (445)
Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option85$502h4.8/5 (742)
Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods85$593h4.9/5 (267)
Chicago Landmarks and Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour83$702h5/5 (240)
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile80$280.8h4.6/5 (3,729)
Chicago Sightseeing River and Lake Cruise79$461.5h4.7/5 (748)
2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Chicago78$652h4.7/5 (497)
Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions77$794h4.8/5 (101)

Every family friendly experience we rank in Chicago

Family Friendly in Chicago: common questions

What are the best family friendly things to do in Chicago?
Chicago City Minibus Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100 from 678 traveler reviews. 2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour, The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North, Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option follow close behind. We rank 69 family friendly experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do family friendly activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $100 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Haunted Chicago: Lincoln Park Ghost Escape Game from $6, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book family friendly activities in Chicago for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked family friendly experiences we track in Chicago currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank family friendly experiences in Chicago?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable family friendly options in Chicago, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
May to October. Winter cruises stop running when the river ices.

Browse things to do in Chicago by type

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Top attractions in Chicago

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