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Month register · December № 12

Chicago · December

A 5-day couple trip to Chicago in December costs about $1,269.77 (1,270 USD). That's 18% below the annual average of $1,548.50 — December falls in Off-season.

What Off-season means here

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Prices dip well below the annual average. Crowds thin out. Weather may be the reason (rainy season, intense heat or cold) — check the weather page before booking.

December vs. the year

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December budget

$1,269.77

Annual average

$1,548.50

Difference

$278.73

18% below

Cheaper picks this month

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Other cities in the same region running the same Off-season tag in December, priced lower than Chicago. Swap one in if your dates are fixed.

12-month cost heatmap

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Full year of Chicago for a 5-day couple trip. Pick the dip that matches your calendar.

Month Season Representative
January Off-season $1,269.77
February Off-season $1,269.77
March Off-season $1,269.77
April Shoulder season $1,548.50
May Shoulder season $1,548.50
June Peak season $1,935.63
July Peak season $1,935.63
August Peak season $1,935.63
September Shoulder season $1,548.50
October Shoulder season $1,548.50
November Off-season $1,269.77
December Off-season $1,269.77

Weather for December

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Pricing is one half of the decision. Check the climate before locking in:

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Chicago overview