Ticket prices by city
Chicago, IL ticket prices: 3,426 events tracked
Resale prices for upcoming events in Chicago, IL, by event type, venue and performer.
- Upcoming events
- 3,426
- with live prices
- Typical entry
- $60
- median lowest price
- Venues
- 109
- 1,324 performers
- Tickets listed
- 1,557,258
- 319,040 listings
What tickets cost in Chicago, IL
The typical cheapest ticket in Chicago, IL costs $60 before fees, 7% above the overall typical entry price of $56. Arts and Theater is the most common event type with 601 events at a typical entry price of $63. Comedy costs the most at $95, and Dance/Electronica the least at $45.
Prices by event type
| Event type | Events | Typical entry |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Theater | 601 | $63 |
| Comedy | 485 | $95 |
| Musical | 299 | $64 |
| Rock | 228 | $49 |
| Classical | 173 | $49 |
| MLB Baseball | 161 | $55 |
| Dance/Electronica | 153 | $45 |
| Family | 126 | $74 |
Busiest venues in Chicago, IL
| Venue | Events | Typical entry |
|---|---|---|
| The Yard - Chicago Shakespeare Theater | 187 | $62 |
| Second City Chicago - Mainstage | 170 | $122 |
| Chicago Symphony Center | 151 | $45 |
| Lyric Opera House | 123 | $54 |
| United Center | 121 | $41 |
| Cadillac Palace | 115 | $112 |
| CIBC Theatre | 109 | $62 |
| Apollo Theater Chicago | 106 | $43 |
| Zanies Comedy Club Chicago | 104 | $87 |
| City Winery - Chicago | 94 | $91 |
| The Lion Theatre | 91 | $135 |
| Wrigley Field | 84 | $61 |
| Rate Field | 78 | $50 |
| Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place | 74 | $64 |
| Chicago Theatre | 72 | $48 |
Next events in Chicago, IL
| Date | Event | From |
|---|---|---|
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Family | $74 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | TBD at Chicago Cubs (NLDS, Home Game 1) (If Necessary) MLB Baseball | $162 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Tomato Throw Show Comedy | $38 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Play On Other Theater | $62 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Giovannie and The Hired Guns Alternative | $37 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Hockey | $67 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Jekyll and Hyde - The Musical Musical | $64 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Emil Wakim Comedy | $56 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Operation Mincemeat Musical | $55 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM | Martin Valverde Latin Music | $60 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:15 PM | In Conversation with Aliza Kelly Public Speaking | $66 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM | JO1 Pop | $82 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM | Moony Alternative | $29 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM | Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chicago Fire FC (Rescheduled from 7/16) MLS | $14 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM | Chris Klemens - Chris vs. The People Comedy | $66 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM | Malcolm Todd (Moved from Salt Shed Indoor) Pop | $128 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM | Jekyll and Hyde - The Musical Musical | $90 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM | The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue Comedy | $122 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM | Joon Rock | $55 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM | Ben Harper Pop | $61 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM | Kelela Pop | $89 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM | Mind Enterprises Dance/Electronica | $22 |
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM | Kowloon Walled City Hard Rock | $31 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 1:00 PM | Play On Other Theater | $64 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 1:00 PM | Operation Mincemeat Musical | $28 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 6:00 PM | Epik High Rap/Hip Hop | $65 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 6:30 PM | The Jungle Giants Alternative | $35 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Family | $74 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | TBD at Chicago Cubs (NLDS, Home Game 2) (If Necessary) MLB Baseball | $166 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Play On Other Theater | $64 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Cameron Davies Pop | $49 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Starbomb Comedy | $33 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Robby Hoffman Comedy | $45 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | NBA Preseason - Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls NBA Basketball | $20 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Jekyll and Hyde - The Musical Musical | $45 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Crowd Work Wednesday Comedy | $35 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Damn Near Famous Comedy Show Comedy | $115 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Operation Mincemeat Musical | $45 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM | Wayne Hancock Alternative | $37 |
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:30 PM | Santiago Cruz Latin Music | $63 |
Showing the next 40 of 3,426 events. "From" is the lowest listed price before fees. Prices are updated throughout the day.
Most dates in Chicago, IL
| Performer | Events | Typical entry |
|---|---|---|
| The Second City Mainstage Revue | 168 | $122 |
| Vape - Grease Musical Parody | 106 | $43 |
| A Drunk Christmas Carol | 86 | $135 |
| Chicago Cubs | 83 | $60 |
| Chicago White Sox | 78 | $50 |
| The Lion King | 74 | $116 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | 57 | $45 |
| Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard Chicagos First Lady | 48 | $74 |
| A Midsummer Nights Dream | 44 | $62 |
| Chicago Bulls | 43 | $38 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 41 | $34 |
| Illinoise | 38 | $85 |
| A Christmas Carol | 34 | $74 |
| Joffrey Ballet | 33 | $48 |
| Jekyll and Hyde - The Musical | 33 | $67 |
Most expensive acts in Chicago, IL
| Performer (3+ dates) | Events | Typical entry |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Mens Frozen Four | 3 | $345 |
| Judy Collins | 3 | $273 |
| Taylor Tomlinson | 3 | $255 |
| Chicago Bears Official Fan Experience Package | 6 | $235 |
| Robert Glasper | 8 | $209 |
| Chicago Bears | 6 | $199 |
| Chris Botti | 4 | $189 |
| The Princess Bride in Concert | 6 | $182 |
| Disney on Ice - Spotlight Magic | 3 | $172 |
| Christmas Carol Puppetry | 8 | $152 |
Track Chicago, IL live
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Get Chicago, IL ticket data by API
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Questions and answers
How much are tickets in Chicago, IL?
Across 3,426 upcoming events in Chicago, IL, the typical cheapest resale ticket costs $60 before fees, 7% above the overall typical entry price of $56.
Which events are cheapest and most expensive in Chicago, IL?
Among the main event types, Dance/Electronica is the cheapest with a typical entry price of $45, and Comedy the most expensive at $95.
Which venue in Chicago, IL has the most events?
The Yard - Chicago Shakespeare Theater has the most upcoming events with live prices, 187 in total, at a typical entry price of $62.
Can I get Chicago, IL ticket data by API?
Yes. The TicketsData API returns live listings and prices for any event URL from the supported ticket marketplaces, and Event Radar tracks new events in Chicago, IL and their price changes automatically.
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