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Great Deals On Cheap Hotels in Chicago

Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL
The price is $91 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$91
includes taxes & fees
$77 per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,511 reviews)
"Great place, small rooms."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Freehand Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL
The price is $101 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$101
includes taxes & fees
$86 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.8/10 (2,012 reviews)
"Old facility but they did OK by keeping the quality up--except the bathroom sink was very slow to drain. Housekeeping should check sinks and bathtubs/showers between guests."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL
The price is $56 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$56
includes taxes & fees
$50 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,326 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fly From San Francisco to Chicago

Origin
San Francisco
Destination
Chicago
Number of Daily Flights
75
Earliest Flight Departure Date
Nov 30
Latest Flight Departure Date
Dec 1
Popular Airlines
American Airlines

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago

If you fly from San Francisco to Chicago, you will find quite a contrast between the hilly city of San Francisco and the flat city of Chicago. Dependable transportation will make it easy for you to visit all of Chicago's nearby attractions.

It is best to rent a car at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), then you can head over to Lake Park to get some fresh air. You can relax in the gazebo or stroll along the path next to Lake Opeka. When you have spent enough time enjoying nature, take your car into the city to see the sights.

Key Facts

If you want to spend some time near the airport, before heading into the city, you can visit Frank Lloyd Wright's studio and home in Oak Park. There you will be able to see Wright's drafting room in the studio. The Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview can easily be reached by car. The museum features interactive exhibits, such as an art exhibit where children can paint and play with clay.

Hints and Tips

The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago takes approximately four and a half hours. Visit the Chicago History Museum to learn about the city's transformation from a frontier town, into a bustling metropolis.

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.