Last Minute things to do in Chicago

We rank 504 last minute things to do in Chicago, United States. The highest scoring is Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Ranked experiences
504
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$10

Last Minute in Chicago compared

Top 10 last minute things to do in Chicago by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors97$352h5/5 (1,872)
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour92$352h5/5 (759)
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour92$853h4.9/5 (2,383)
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour89$331.5h4.8/5 (1,972)
Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults89$894.5h4.9/5 (773)
Chicago Architecture and True Crime: Halloween Edition89$351.5h5/5 (708)
Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture89$1014.5h4.9/5 (1,452)
Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings89$702h4.9/5 (1,555)
Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour89$712.5h5/5 (679)
Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour88$351.5h5/5 (460)

Every last minute experience we rank in Chicago

Last Minute in Chicago: common questions

What are the best last minute things to do in Chicago?
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100 from 1,872 traveler reviews. Chicago Murder Mystery Tour, Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour, Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour follow close behind. We rank 504 last minute experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do last minute activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $53 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book last minute activities in Chicago for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked last minute 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 last minute 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 last minute 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.

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