Outdoors things to do in Chicago

We rank 167 outdoor 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 $10 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
167
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$10

Outdoors in Chicago compared

Top 10 outdoor 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's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour88$103h4.9/5 (786)
Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults87$894.5h4.9/5 (766)
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour86$371.5h4.8/5 (1,871)
Chicago City Minibus Tour84$502h4.9/5 (634)
2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour84$632h5/5 (379)
Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise84$472h4.9/5 (462)
Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Downtown Attractions83$113h4.9/5 (272)
Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods82$103h4.9/5 (260)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Chicago

Outdoors in Chicago: common questions

What are the best outdoors 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's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour, Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults follow close behind. We rank 167 outdoors experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $77 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Chicago for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors 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 outdoors 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 outdoors 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

Last Minute 480Culture & History 351Nightlife 147Food & Drink 88Most Popular 80Family Friendly 60Most Highly Reviewed 24

Top attractions in Chicago

Millennium Park tickets 80Navy Pier tickets 56Grant Park tickets 53The Magnificent Mile tickets 48Art Institute of Chicago tickets 45Chicago Cultural Center tickets 43

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