A whole day of rides.
Amusement Parks in Chicago, IL
We list 24 amusement parks across the Chicago area. Compare prices, hours and age ranges in one place, then pick the one that fits your day.
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24 amusement parks in the Chicago area.
Sorted by distance from Chicago, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.
Common questions about amusement parks in Chicago
How many amusement parks are there in Chicago?
We list 24 amusement parks within 48 miles of Chicago, IL. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.
Which amusement parks in Chicago publish their prices?
2 of the 24 here do, and each price was checked word for word against the venue's own page before we published it. The rest do not publish one, so their card says no price listed rather than carrying a guess.
Are any amusement parks in Chicago free?
Yes. One place gets you in free: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel.
Which amusement parks in Chicago suit a toddler?
2 of them list an age range starting at two or under. Check the age line on each card, because a place that suits a six-year-old does not always suit a two-year-old.
How did Mini Navigators choose these amusement parks?
We list every one we have within 48 miles of the center of Chicago. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.
Do adults have to pay?
It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. 2 of the 24 on this page publish a price at all, so call ahead about the adult rate before you rely on it.
Do I need to book ahead?
Buy tickets online. It is usually cheaper than the gate, and some parks cap entry on busy days. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.
What should I bring?
Sun cream, water, a change of clothes for the water rides and far more snacks than you think. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.
What else is there to do with kids in Chicago?
Chicago has 20 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Chicago hub lists all of them.
Listings last checked October 5, 2026.