Budget Guide

Cheapest Golf Courses in Chicago, ILLINOIS

The cheapest public golf courses in Chicago start at just $16 for 18 holes on weekdays. This ranked list is sorted by weekday green fee — the best indicator of everyday affordability. All courses are public or semi-private and open to walk-in play. Prices are regularly verified but may change seasonally, so always call ahead.

$16

Lowest rate

$40

City average

42

Courses ranked

#1

HeatherRidge Golf Course

Cheapest in Chicago

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (150)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$16
weekday 18 holes
$16 weekend
+cart fee
#2

Apple Orchard Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.4 (131)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$17
weekday 18 holes
$17 weekend
#3

Villa Olivia

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (975)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$17
weekday 18 holes
$17 weekend
#4

Rob Roy Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (255)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$19
weekday 18 holes
$19 weekend
+cart fee
#5

Hickory Knoll Golf Course & Bar

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (109)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$20
weekday 18 holes
$24 weekend
+cart fee
#6

Palos Country Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $284.1 (289)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$23
weekday 18 holes
$23 weekend
+cart fee
#7

Vernon Hills Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.8 (58)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$24
weekday 18 holes
$24 weekend
+cart fee
#8

Swanhills Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $394.4 (171)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$27
weekday 18 holes
$30 weekend
+cart fee
#9

Ingersoll Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $174.2 (131)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$27
weekday 18 holes
$38 weekend
+cart fee
#10

Sandy Hollow Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $174.4 (177)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$27
weekday 18 holes
$38 weekend
+cart fee
#11

Willow Hill Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (256)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$28
weekday 18 holes
$30 weekend
+cart fee
#12

Streamwood Oaks Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $174.0 (198)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$30
weekday 18 holes
$31 weekend
+cart fee
#13

Fox Run Golf Links

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $214.3 (239)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$31
weekday 18 holes
$43 weekend
+cart fee
#14

Brae Loch Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $254.0 (103)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$32
weekday 18 holes
$40 weekend
+cart fee
#15

Lincoln Oaks Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $204.4 (297)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$33
weekday 18 holes
$54 weekend
#16

Crane's Landing Golf Club at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $353.1 (154)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$35
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
+cart fee
#17

Odyssey Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $234.7 (174)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$39
weekday 18 holes
$49 weekend
+cart fee
#18

Odyssey Golf Foundation

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $234.4 (256)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$39
weekday 18 holes
$49 weekend
+cart fee
#19

Oak Brook Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $294.3 (338)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$40
weekday 18 holes
$48 weekend
+cart fee
#20

Water's Edge Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $464.2 (358)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$40
weekday 18 holes
$60 weekend
+cart fee
#21

Duck Creek Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $354.2 (138)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$40
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#22

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $254.4 (1,391)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$40
weekday 18 holes
$40 weekend
+cart fee
#23

Golf Club of Illinois

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $284.0 (301)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$40
weekday 18 holes
$52 weekend
+cart fee
#24

Deerfield Golf Club & Learning Center

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.7 (165)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$41
weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#25

The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $304.5 (409)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$44
weekday 18 holes
$76 weekend
#26

Sanctuary Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $344.5 (301)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$44
weekday 18 holes
$62 weekend
+cart fee
#27

Cantigny Golf's Youth Links

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (28)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$45
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#28

Cantigny Golf

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.7 (1,353)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$45
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#29

Palatine Hills Golf Course & Clubhouse

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $434.2 (270)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$48
weekday 18 holes
$56 weekend
+cart fee
#30

Woodruff Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 68

Walking allowed Twilight $364.2 (218)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$49
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
#31

Inwood Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $364.2 (251)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$49
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
#32

Bolingbrook Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.5 (412)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$50
weekday 18 holes
— weekend
+cart fee
#33

Foss Park Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $404.2 (213)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$50
weekday 18 holes
$60 weekend
+cart fee
#34

Cary Country Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $454.1 (236)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$50
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#35

PrairieView Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.7 (187)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$50
weekday 18 holes
$63 weekend
#36

Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.0 (100)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$50
weekday 18 holes
$65 weekend
+cart fee
#37

Anetsberger Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $354.4 (60)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$54
weekday 18 holes
$67 weekend
+cart fee
#38

Lost Marsh Golf Course

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $444.1 (253)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$55
weekday 18 holes
$82 weekend
+cart fee
#39

Bittersweet Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $474.3 (197)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$62
weekday 18 holes
$79 weekend
#40

White Hawk Country Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $684.6 (418)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$64
weekday 18 holes
$87 weekend
#41

Mistwood Golf Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.8 (561)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$65
weekday 18 holes
$65 weekend
#42

Old Orchard Country Club

Chicago, IL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $594.1 (251)
Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026
$65
weekday 18 holes
$89 weekend

How to Save Even More on Golf in Chicago

Play twilight

Twilight rates in Chicago typically kick in 2–3 hours before sunset. Expect to save 30–50% off standard rates.

Walk instead of riding

Walking saves $10–20 per round at courses that allow it. It's also better exercise.

Senior & junior rates

Golfers 55+ and juniors under 18 typically save $5–15 off standard green fees at most public courses.

Book weekday mornings

Weekday rates are consistently $10–40 cheaper than weekend rates at the same course.

See also:All Chicago coursesAll ILLINOIS golf marketsTwilight deals in ChicagoWalking-friendly coursesSenior rates in ChicagoGreen fee savings guide