Golf Green Fees in Chicago, IL
Golf green fees in the Chicago metro range from around $20 at Cook County forest preserve courses to $200+ at premier suburban layouts. The market spans six counties across Illinois and Indiana, with 36+ public-access courses — from city-owned Marquette Park and Sydney Marovitz on the lakefront to well-regarded daily-fee clubs in Naperville, Schaumburg, and the North Shore. Weekday rates at public courses average around $45–65. The season runs April through October; peak weekend demand hits Memorial Day through Labor Day, so booking 3–7 days out is advisable at popular tracks. Twilight rates after 3pm cut standard fees by 25–40% at most facilities.
Cheapest Golf Courses in Chicago
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Fox Run Golf Links Cheapestpublic | $31+cart | $43 | $21 | Yes | 4.3(235) | Verified · Last checked Apr 24, 2026 |
Oak Brook Golf Club public | $40+cart | $48 | $29 | Yes | 4.5(186) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Midlane Country Club public | $45+cart | $59 | $35 | Yes | 4.2(296) | Verified · Last checked Apr 24, 2026 |
Inwood Golf Course public | $49 | $55 | $36 | Yes | 4.2(251) | Verified · Last checked Apr 24, 2026 |
Wedgewood Golf Course public | $49 | $55 | $36 | Yes | 4.0(248) | Verified · Last checked Apr 24, 2026 |
Woodruff Golf Course public | $49 | $55 | $36 | Yes | 4.2(218) | Verified · Last checked Apr 24, 2026 |
Arrowhead Golf Club public | $125 | $145 | — | Yes | 4.5(1,334) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
The Beverly Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(70) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(122) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(352) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.4(284) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(593) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(231) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
Springbrook Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(228) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Edgebrook Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(231) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Naperbrook Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(318) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(25) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
Tamarack Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(396) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(202) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
Chick Evans Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(276) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Meadowlark Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(241) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Mistwood Golf Dome public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(153) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Bloomingdale Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(423) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Bartlett Hills Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(448) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(57) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
Willow Crest Golf Club resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(436) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Fresh Meadow Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.1(307) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Playin Thru Golf LLC public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(7) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Joliet Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(86) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(314) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(388) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(72) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
The Glen Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(685) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Billy Caldwell public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(280) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
South Shore Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(245) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Play18 Chicago public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(43) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(359) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(180) | Pricing not verified — call to confirm |
Best Value Course in Chicago
Highest rating-to-price ratio based on Google reviews and weekday rates.
Fox Run Golf Links
$31/round4.3
Frequently Asked Questions — Golf in Chicago
The average weekday green fee at public golf courses in the Chicago metro is approximately $45–65 for 18 holes. Cook County forest preserve courses start around $20–35, mid-range suburban courses run $45–70, and premier layouts like Cog Hill or Cantigny charge $80–130 depending on season.