Chicago Trip Cost Calculator 2026: $3,542 Week for Two
A mid-range week (7 nights) for two in Chicago costs about $3,542 in 2026 — including the $5/night resort fee, the 14.9% lodging tax and tipping. Adjust nights, tier and transport mode in the calculator below.
| Mid-tier week for two (taxes & fees incl.) | $3,542 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel / night + fees | $210 + $5 fee |
| Lodging tax / sales tax | 14.9% / 10.25% |
| Car | No car needed: CTA trains are $2.50/ride with a $5 day pass; downtown hotel parking exceeds $50/night. |
Chicago Trip Cost Calculator 2026: $3,542 Week for Two
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Hotel, resort fee and its tax are per room; food is per person; transport, activities and tipping are daily trip costs.
No car needed: CTA trains are $2.50/ride with a $5 day pass; downtown hotel parking exceeds $50/night.
14.9% combined state + city + MPEA hotel taxes · 2026 estimates assume mid-season pricing and vary with season and events.
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Enter nights, travelers, tier and transport mode.
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Step 2
We total the hotel ($210 mid) plus fees and the 14.9% hotel tax per night.
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Step 3
We add $75/person/day food, $75/day activities, $12/day CTA and $22/day tipping.
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