Chicago, Illinois

Going Out date ideas in Chicago, Illinois

5 real going out date ideas around Chicago, Illinois — each with a venue, a rough cost, and the best time to go.

Date ideas picked by funke for Chicago, Illinois — real categories, honest costs, and the kind of nights worth actually planning.

Wine Bar Crawl

Low-effort to plan, high-effort to forget. Works best when you commit to staying out a little later than planned.

$45–70/person · Friday evening
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Live Music and Drinks

One of those nights you end up telling people about. Chicago, Illinois makes this kind of thing easy.

$30–55/person · Friday or Saturday night
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Jazz Club Night

Great for a night when you both want to be out in the city without committing to a full dinner reservation.

$40–65/person · Saturday evening
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Craft Cocktail Bar Hop

Chicago, Illinois turns this into a proper occasion — especially on a weekend when the city actually has energy.

$45–75/person · Saturday evening
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Speakeasy Discovery Night

Chicago, Illinois has no shortage of spots for this kind of night — pick a neighbourhood, find a bar, and go.

$40–70/person · Any weekend evening
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