Chicago hotel deals: cheap hotels and where to stay
See hotel prices across Chicago on one map, then compare Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com and Agoda.
Choose your own datesEach site opens with Chicago and sample dates filled in. Change the dates there, or use the search above.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Where to stay in Chicago
- The Loop: close to Millennium Park, the Art Institute and the L trains.
- River North: restaurants and nightlife, walkable to the Magnificent Mile.
- Near O'Hare (Rosemont): the cheapest rooms, with a direct Blue Line train downtown.
Winter, from January to March, has the lowest hotel prices. Summer and big convention weeks are the most expensive.
How to get a cheap hotel in Chicago
- Compare the same room on more than one site. Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com and Agoda often show different prices for the same hotel in Chicago.
- Stay Sunday to Thursday if you can. In most cities weekend nights cost more, while business hotels drop their prices on weekends.
- Pick a free cancellation rate, then check again a week or two before your trip. If the price drops, book again and cancel the first one.
- Look one neighborhood out. Hotels a short train or bus ride from the center of Chicago are usually cheaper than those next to the main sights.
- Check the total with taxes and fees. Resort fees, city taxes and parking can add a lot, so compare final prices, not nightly rates.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is the best area to stay in Chicago?
- The Loop: close to Millennium Park, the Art Institute and the L trains. River North: restaurants and nightlife, walkable to the Magnificent Mile. Near O'Hare (Rosemont): the cheapest rooms, with a direct Blue Line train downtown.
- When are hotels in Chicago cheapest?
- Winter, from January to March, has the lowest hotel prices. Summer and big convention weeks are the most expensive.
- How do I find a cheap hotel in Chicago?
- Use the map above to compare live prices across Chicago, then open Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com or Agoda with your dates already filled in. Prices on the same room often differ between sites.
- Can I book a hotel in Chicago with free cancellation?
- Many rooms on Booking.com and Expedia offer free cancellation. Look for the free cancellation filter on the seller's page before you book.
- Are vacation rentals in Chicago cheaper than hotels?
- For families and groups, an entire home is often cheaper per person. Switch to the Homes & apartments tab in the search to compare Vrbo and Booking.com homes in Chicago.
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