Meanwhile, Freehand Chicago, Found Hotel and Selina Chicago are bar-laden, hostel-hotel hybrids that have opened recently at downtown’s northern edge. Chicago Getaway Hostel has been hosting travelers for years in the good-time Lincoln Park neighborhood. Wrigley Hostel parties hard near the north side baseball park. The stalwart HI-Chicago sits right in the heart of downtown.
Consider staying at a hostelĬhicago has a slew of quality ones. Spring and fall are good shoulder season times, when sweet deals and decent weather coincide. Winter (December through March) is the cheapest time to go, but the cold and snow aren’t very inviting. Summer (June through August) is Chicago’s peak season when lodging can be more expensive. The boats travel from the Michigan Avenue Bridge to Madison Street and onward to Chinatown, so you’ll still get that wind-in-your-hair experience. The Chicago Water Taxi plies the river and charges around $10 for a day pass. But if you can’t drop $40 or more on a guided tour, don’t fret. It’s awesome to glide along the river and stare up at sublime skyscrapers. Hop on a water taxiĬhicago’s architectural boat tours are wildly popular, and no wonder. You can also buy a rechargeable Ventra Card, which saves around $0.50 per ride over disposable fare tickets for one-off rides. Buy it at any L station (including the airports) or via the Ventra app. Ready for a bargain? An unlimited-ride day pass costs $5, valid on all trains and buses. Buses pick up the slack in areas that the L misses.
Plus, driving in the traffic-packed city is maddening – public transit is the way to go.Ĭhicago’s L train system has eight color-coded lines that get you to most sights and neighborhoods. Downtown street meters charge $7 per hour, with garages averaging around $40 per day. Parking costs will drain your wallet fast. Make use of Chicago's extensive public transit system to save some dough (and get around a bit more easily) © Andrey Denisyuk / Getty Images Use Chicago’s public transit system to get around
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