Nightlife things to do in Chicago

We rank 154 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 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $7 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
154
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$7

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 Tour92$853h4.9/5 (2,373)
Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults90$894.5h4.9/5 (773)
Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour89$351.5h5/5 (452)
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich88$853h4.9/5 (1,040)
Chicago Architecture River Cruise87$391h4.8/5 (17,162)
Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour86$362.5h4.9/5 (338)
The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North86$481.3h5/5 (445)
Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour85$442h5/5 (255)
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour85$902.5h5/5 (360)
Skip the Line Chicago Art Institute Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max83$902.5h5/5 (251)

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 92 out of 100 from 2,373 traveler reviews. Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults, Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour, Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich follow close behind. We rank 154 nightlife experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $68 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Chicago Art Heist: Millennium Park Puzzle Adventure from $7, 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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