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By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your money for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theatres and museums.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: Chicago Parthenon Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of University of Illinois Chicago. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. HI Chicago - Located within a 5-minute walk of Grant Park and State Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Chicago Getaway Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Zoo. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels and desks. Wrigley Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Wrigley Field. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a bar. You’ll find towels in all rooms. Holiday Jones - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Division Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a bar. You’ll find desks in all rooms.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Chicago, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and June, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in Chicago are February, January, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 35 cm of snowfall.

Generally, Chicago is known for its skyscrapers, theatres and architecture. Major attractions include Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre. Get out into nature with places such as Chicago Riverwalk, Grant Park and Douglas Park. Cultural attractions include Chicago Cultural Center, House of Blues Chicago and Field Museum of Natural History.

Keep this information about transit options in Chicago in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located 15.7 mi (25.3 km) away. An alternative is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), located 8.6 mi (13.9 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Monroe Station (Red Line), Monroe Station (Blue Line) and Adams-Wabash Station. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station or Chicago Union Station.