Nightlife things to do in Chicago

We rank 147 nightlife and evening things to do in Chicago, United States. The highest scoring is Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
147
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$8

Nightlife in Chicago compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in Chicago by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour90$853h4.9/5 (2,275)
Chicago Architecture River Cruise89$201h4.8/5 (16,909)
Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults87$894.5h4.9/5 (766)
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich87$753h4.9/5 (997)
Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour86$351.5h5/5 (395)
Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour84$442h5/5 (243)
Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour84$362.5h4.9/5 (322)
The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North83$481.3h5/5 (437)
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour82$902.5h5/5 (336)
Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option82$502h4.8/5 (734)

Every nightlife experience we rank in Chicago

Nightlife in Chicago: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in Chicago?
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 2,275 traveler reviews. Chicago Architecture River Cruise, Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults, Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich follow close behind. We rank 147 nightlife experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $64 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Chicago Art Heist: Millennium Park Puzzle Adventure from $8, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in Chicago for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked nightlife 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 nightlife 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 nightlife 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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Last Minute 480Culture & History 351Outdoors 167Food & Drink 88Most Popular 80Family Friendly 60Most Highly Reviewed 24

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