One answer: The City of Chicago provides free trolleys along Michigan Avenue and other popular locations.
Trolley buses usually are filled with budget-minded tourists, who share information on other deals and attractions.
The drivers are courteous and informative. They work for tips.
Check operating times, which vary greatly by day and time of year. Generally, they operate during daylight hours, and service their stops at least every 20-30 minutes.
The stops are marked with a red dot for the main route up and down Michigan Avenue. The lines serve Navy Pier, Sears Tower and the Museum Campus.
A second solution: Chicago Transit Authority's famed "El" and subway trains.
A single ride is $1.50 USD, and that amount also allows you one transfer to a bus or train for free.
It's possible to ride from one end of the vast Chicago Metroplex to the other for $1.50.
Visitor passes are available for unlimited rides: $5 for one day, $9 for two.
Advice: Avoid the trains late at night, especially outside the downtown area. Save you cab ride splurges for those times.
Total Savings: easily $40-75 USD, depending upon how much migration you prefer.
Budget Problem #4: Entertainment/Attractions
Museums and top-shelf entertainment abound in Chicago. But the cost of enjoying them adds up quickly.
