Chicago Cheap Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Chicago, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport

7.5 / 10

(287 Reviews)

From 144$
Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop, An Ihg Hotel

7.9 / 10

(819 Reviews)

From 99$
Ohio House Motel

8.5 / 10

(1227 Reviews)

From 153$
Amber Inn Chicago

6.3 / 10

(207 Reviews)

From 90$
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

8.2 / 10

(461 Reviews)

From 229$

If you are travelling to Chicago on a budget, then you may be wondering if it is worth it to stay in a cheap hotel. While there are some disadvantages to staying in a cheap hotel, there are also many advantages. Here are four reasons why you should choose a cheap hotel when travelling to Chicago:

1. Cheap hotels are more affordable. This means that you will be able to save money and spend it on other things during your trip.

2. Cheap hotels are often located in areas that are close to attractions and points of interest. This means that you will be able to walk to most places and save on transportation costs.

3. Cheap hotels offer basic amenities, such as a bed, a shower, and a place to eat. This means that you will not have to spend money on extra amenities, such as a gym or a pool.

4. Cheap hotels are often clean and well-maintained. This means that you will be able to rest easy during your stay and not have to worry about the cleanliness of the hotel.

Chicago Accommodation lists:

Best Affordable Hotels in Chicago

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop, An Ihg Hotel Ohio House Motel Amber Inn Chicago Best Cheap Hotels In Chicago Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center Sleep Inn Midway Airport Bedford Park Super 8 By Wyndham Chicago Il Hotel Cheap Hotels In Downtown Chicago Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile La Quinta By Wyndham Chicago Downtown Hotel Hyatt Place Chicago River North

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7.5
Very good
287 Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport

📍 6630 South Cicero Avenue

From 144$

Set very close to parks, Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport offers a game area, entertainment activities and a PS game console. There is a photocopier and a business centre at the inn.

This venue is 4 km from the centre of Chicago and 5 minutes by car from Midway International airport.

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7.9
Very good
819 Reviews

Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop, An Ihg Hotel

📍 25 South Halsted Street

From 99$

Located just off Athenian Candle Co, this 3-star Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop Hotel is a 5-minutes’ drive from the Oak Magnificent Mile Street. A pool bar as well as a shared lounge, a flat screen TV and premium cable channels can be enjoyed at the venue, boasting the setting next to Greektown.

Skydeck Chicago is less than 1.2 km away. The centre of Chicago is 2 km away from the accommodation. The hotel is also a short drive from Millennium Public Park.

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8.5
Very good
1227 Reviews

Ohio House Motel

📍 600 North Lasalle Street

From 153$

Offering a storage room, a safety deposit box and a vending machine, Ohio House Motel Chicago is located less than 10 minutes by car from the 5 million US gal Shedd Aquarium. Grand underground station is a 5-minute walk away from the motel.

The venue is set in Magnificent Mile district, in vicinity of The Richard H. Driehaus Decorative Arts Museum. The accommodation is conveniently situated 25 minutes' walk from the downtown Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago. Museums in the Park is only a few minutes' drive away.

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6.3
Good
207 Reviews

Amber Inn Chicago

📍 3901 South Michigan, Il 60653, Chicago, United States

From 90$

Located a few minutes' drive from Hyde Park, Amber Inn Chicago offers 20 air-conditioned rooms. The public Cloud Gate Sculpture is 7 km from the inn, while the private research University of Chicago is 4.2 km away.

The property is set in Bronzeville district, 250 metres from Indiana underground station. The hotel is set in a historic district of Chicago.

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8.2
Very good
461 Reviews

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

📍 5225 S Harper Ave

From 229$

Boasting a tennis court, allergy free rooms and live performances, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center Hotel is located just 1.5 km from the Sprawling hands-on Museum of Science and Industry. Situated in Hyde Park district, the venue is set 7 km from McCormick Place Convention Center.

Guests will appreciate a prime location in the vicinity of Treasure Island Foods. The accommodation places you within 1.5 km of 49th Street Beach. Landmarks and sights of Chicago, including Akira, are located nearby.

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Hotels in Chicago

Airport nearby ✈️ Midway International, Chicago O'Hare International
Average Price 💰 312$
Hotels in Chicago 🏨 1075
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 29054
Landmarks nearby 📍 Chicago Children's Museum, Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, United Center, Andersonville, The Magnificent Mile
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport
Family Hotel 👪 Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop, An Ihg Hotel
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Ohio House Motel

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6.8
Good
927 Reviews

Sleep Inn Midway Airport Bedford Park

📍 6650 S Cicero Ave

From 104$

The 2-star Sleep Inn Midway Airport Bedford Park Chicago is set 6 km from Children's Museum in Oak Lawn and 1.5 km from Ford City Mall Shopping Center. For business travellers, a fax machine and a business centre are available on request.

Macarthur Park is just a short drive away.

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6.7
Good
106 Reviews

Super 8 By Wyndham Chicago Il Hotel

📍 7300 North Sheridan Road

From 87$

The 2-star Super 8 By Wyndham Chicago Il Hotel is set 0.7 km from Loyola Lakefront Park and 6 km from Lincoln Square. High speed Internet access is available in the rooms as well as a luggage storage, a cash machine and a vending machine are available on site.

The venue is set in Rogers Park district, 500 metres from Jarvis underground station. You'll be 350 metres from Lake Michigan. Leone Beach Fieldhouse is also located near the accommodation. Northwestern Private Research University is just a short drive away.

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7.5
Very good
3191 Reviews

Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile

📍 162 East Ontario Street

From 131$

The 3-star St. Clair Hotel - Magnificent Mile Chicago boasts a prime location near the half-mile-long Navy Pier, which is around 1.5 km away. Set within reach of the skyscraper 360 Chicago Observation Deck, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of fusion cuisine.

The inn is located near the fancy high - rise Shops at Northbridge Mall, about 550 metres from Grand tube station. It is also situated 1.2 km from The Chicago Theatre. The St. Clair Hotel - Magnificent Mile is a short driving distance of the free Lincoln Park Zoo.

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7.9
Very good
4021 Reviews

La Quinta By Wyndham Chicago Downtown Hotel

📍 One South Franklin

From 103$

Featuring an indoor swimming pool and a gym onsite, La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown is situated in Chicago Loop district, 350 metres from Skydeck Chicago. The surrounding area includes the tall skyscraper "Willis Tower" and Quincy tube station within 350 metres from the venue.

The accommodation is very close to the financial district of Chicago and just a stroll from the scenic Chicago Riverwalk Walkway. The Oak Magnificent Mile Street is a 5-minute drive away. You can get to the half - mile - long Navy Pier in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
1838 Reviews

Hyatt Place Chicago River North

📍 66 West Illinois Street

From 121$

Located 750 metres from Downtown Chicago, the 3-star Hyatt Place Chicago River North Hotel offers contemporary rooms within a 25-minute walk of Millennium Public Park. Guests can enjoy Wi Fi throughout the venue, as well as a gym and a restaurant on site.

The accommodation is situated in Magnificent Mile district, near House Of Blues Stage. The centre of Chicago is approximately 20 minutes' walk from the hotel. The restored gilded age mansion "Richard H Driehaus Museum" is also located near the property. The Loop is a short drive away.

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8
Very good
5664 Reviews

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

📍 28 North Franklin Street

From 234$

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop Hotel is set 0.5 km from Willis Tower Skydeck, and boasts a flat-screen cable-TV and a bar. This venue is just 450 metres from the tall skyscraper "Willis Tower".

The accommodation is centrally located in the central district of Chicago, in proximity to the scenic Chicago Riverwalk Walkway. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Skydeck Chicago is also located near the hotel. The Oak Magnificent Mile Street is just a few minutes' drive away.

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8.5
Very good
1477 Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown

📍 33 West Illinois

From 93$

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown offers stunning views of the city, and it is very close to the fancy high - rise Shops at Northbridge Mall. The inn is about a 10-minute drive to the 5 million US gal Shedd Aquarium.

The 35 - acre Lincoln Park Zoo is less than 3.3 km away. The venue is 2 km from the centre of Chicago. Chicago-style pizza is also located near the accommodation. You can get to the half - mile - long Navy Pier in a few minutes by car.

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7.3
Good
381 Reviews

Wyndham Chicago Mccormick Hotel

📍 11 W 26Th Street

From 113$

Featuring a spa centre and a hairdresser, Chicago South Loop Hotel offers charming accommodation nearly 4.1 km from McCormick Place Convention Center. Situated in Bronzeville district, the venue is set 2.8 km from the premier natural-history Field Museum.

The hotel is located 4 km from the centre of Chicago and a couple of minutes' drive from the indoor public Shedd Aquarium. The property stands 800 metres from Cermak-McCormick Place tube station. Chinatown Square is also located near the venue.

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8.2
Very good
375 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile, An Ihg Hotel

📍 640 North Wabash Avenue

From 69$

Offering a sun terrace, a sauna and a solarium, Holiday Inn Express Chicago Magnificent Mile is nestled not far from Michigan Avenue and 550 metres away from Chicago Water Tower. Situated in Magnificent Mile district, the inn is set 1.9 km from the half - mile - long Navy Pier.

The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Chicago and a couple of minutes' drive from Millennium Public Park. You'll be 950 metres from Lake Michigan. The Oak Magnificent Mile Street is also located near the accommodation.

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8.3
Very good
634 Reviews

Springhill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

📍 410 North Dearborn Street

From 109$

Located just off Wrigley Building, this 3-star Springhill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North is a 5-minutes’ drive from the premier natural-history Field Museum. A lounge bar as well as entertainment activities and a bar can be enjoyed at the property, boasting the setting next to Chicago-style pizza.

London Guarantee Building is less than 0.8 km away. It is about 2 km away from the centre of Chicago. Springhill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North is a few minutes' drive from the super - tall skyscraper "Willis Tower".

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8.6
Excellent
2392 Reviews

Comfort Suites Michigan Avenue

📍 320 N. Michigan Avenue

From 95$

Providing guests with a safe deposit box and parking spaces, the low-budget 3-star Comfort Suites Michigan Avenue is located in the theatre district of Chicago, within walking distance of the Oak Magnificent Mile Street and the long-standing drawbridge "DuSable Bridge". There are meeting rooms, a photocopier and a business centre at the inn.

The venue is 0.5 km away from The Chicago Theatre and 0.2 km from American Writers Museum. The accommodation is set within 2 km distance of the city centre. The tall skyscraper "Willis Tower" is a few minutes' drive away.

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Chicago Cheap Hotels FAQ
Which Cheap hotels have a lot of guest reviews?
Where to find the best cheap hotels in Chicago?
Choose a hotel in Magnificent Mile district, such as Doubletree By Hilton Hotel - Magnificent Mile (rating: 7.4/10). It costs 179US$ per night and has an indoor swimming pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi. Another top district is Lakeview area, where you can find out Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel rated 8.2/10. This 3-star option costs 192US$ per night and features a golf course, newspaper service and a Jacuzzi.
What are the best cheap hotels in Chicago city centre?
According to oneworldtours.co.uk travel data, there are 8 deals to choose from. You may book La Quinta By Wyndham Downtown rated 8.6/10 for 179US$ per night. It's located 800 metres from the city centre and offers a video projector, a business centre and printers on site. Another good option is The Buckingham Hotel rated 8.6/10 with an indoor swimming pool, concierge service and a Jacuzzi. It's set 750 metres from the city centre and costs 196US$ per night. Other popular venues in this area include Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Downtown, An Ihg Hotel and Homewood Suites By Hilton Downtown West Loop.

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