With its steely skyscrapers, top chef and rocking festivals \u2013 the Windy City of Chicago will blow you away with its low-key cultured awesomeness. Hence, a trip to the city is in everyone\u2019s bucket list. But being the top tier travel destination of the country, a trip to Chicago can rack up a heavy assault on your wallet.<\/p>\n
From flight tickets to individual travel destinations, it is hard to balance out the expenses while having fun and living up to the experiences. But there is an escape to this turmoil, and that are travel hacks.<\/p>\n
A lot goes into planning the trip, and there are many areas in which you can save your hard-earned dollars.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how you can live your \u2018Chicago tourist dream\u2019 without burning a hole in your pocket:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to slip and commit serious budget blunders while dining in Chicago, a city famous for world-class restaurants and an ensemble of the finest cuisines. Ditch the fancies and try out the local eateries of the city. A lot awaits you on the streets, from a classic Chicago-style<\/a> hot dog to a deep-dish pizza, if you stick to the locals, you can do with a wallet of $30 a day.<\/p>\n The real charm of a city as lively as Chicago is in enjoying its public transportation. Not only will you meet the locals, who will willingly exchange stories, you will also save a ton by refraining from separate Uber, Lyft and\/or Rental car bills\u2013not to forget parking tickets and all that shebang.<\/p>\n Squeeze the Chicago fun on a Budget by taking the advantage of free activities and attractions available wildly throughout the city. Being the capital, the city is an epicenter to a lot of fun (and free) festivals. You can sync your trip to some of the festivals such as the Chicago Blues Festival (June), Grant Park Music Festival (June \u2013 August), Chicago Gospel Music Festival (June) and the Chicago Jazz Festival (August), among others. Some of the free attractions in the city are Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and Magnificent Mile, which don\u2019t cost a penny and are worth spending a day in.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>The Chicago CityPASS offers nine consecutive days worth jam-packed tourist attractions in Chicago. The pass allows free access to 25+ of Chicago\u2019s top attractions, including Skydeck Chicago, Shoreline Architecture River Cruise, Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Tour, Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier Rides, among others. Vacation on a budget has never been easier.<\/p>\n\n
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