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.
How much does public golf cost in Chicago?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Chicago average about $40 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $16 to $125. The most affordable tracked course is HeatherRidge Golf Course at $16 on weekdays. 187 courses allow walking. 28 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 15, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Chicago
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Chicago. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 HeatherRidge Golf CourseCheapest | $16+cart | — | Yes |
| $17 | — | Yes | |
| $17 | — | Yes | |
| $19+cart | — | Yes | |
| $20+cart | — | Yes |
1Cheapest
HeatherRidge Golf Course
$16
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed2
Apple Orchard Golf Course
$17
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed3
Villa Olivia
$17
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed4
Rob Roy Golf Course
$19
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed5
Hickory Knoll Golf Course & Bar
$20
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed31
Courses under $50
42
Courses under $75
187
Walking-friendly courses
28
Twilight deal courses
31
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Chicago
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HeatherRidge Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $16+cart | $16 | — | Yes | 4.3(150) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $17 | $17 | — | Yes | 4.4(131) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Villa Olivia resort | $17 | $17 | — | Yes | 4.1(975) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Rob Roy Golf Course public | $19+cart | $19 | — | Yes | 4.2(255) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $20+cart | $24 | — | Yes | 4.5(109) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Palos Country Club public | $23+cart | $23 | $28 | Yes | 4.1(289) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Vernon Hills Golf Course public | $24+cart | $24 | — | Yes | 3.8(58) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Swanhills Golf Course public | $27+cart | $30 | $39 | Yes | 4.4(171) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Ingersoll Golf Course public | $27+cart | $38 | $17 | Yes | 4.2(131) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Sandy Hollow Golf Course public | $27+cart | $38 | $17 | Yes | 4.4(177) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Willow Hill Golf Course public | $28+cart | $30 | — | Yes | 4.2(256) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $30+cart | $31 | $17 | Yes | 4.0(198) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Fox Run Golf Links public | $31+cart | $43 | $21 | Yes | 4.3(239) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Brae Loch Golf Club public | $32+cart | $40 | $25 | Yes | 4.0(103) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course public | $33 | $54 | $20 | Yes | 4.4(297) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $35+cart | $55 | $35 | Yes | 3.1(154) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Odyssey Golf Course public | $39+cart | $49 | $23 | Yes | 4.7(174) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Odyssey Golf Foundation public | $39+cart | $49 | $23 | Yes | 4.4(256) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Oak Brook Golf Club public | $40+cart | $48 | $29 | Yes | 4.3(338) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Water's Edge Golf Club public | $40+cart | $60 | $46 | Yes | 4.2(358) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Duck Creek Golf Course public | $40 | $45 | $35 | Yes | 4.2(138) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $40+cart | $40 | $25 | Yes | 4.4(1,391) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Golf Club of Illinois public | $40+cart | $52 | $28 | Yes | 4.0(301) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $41 | — | — | Yes | 3.7(165) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
| $44 | $76 | $30 | Yes | 4.5(409) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Sanctuary Golf Course public | $44+cart | $62 | $34 | Yes | 4.5(301) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $45 | $45 | — | Yes | 4.5(28) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Cantigny Golf resort | $45 | $45 | — | Yes | 4.7(1,353) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $48+cart | $56 | $43 | Yes | 4.2(270) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Woodruff Golf Course public | $49 | $55 | $36 | Yes | 4.2(218) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Inwood Golf Course public | $49 | $55 | $36 | Yes | 4.2(251) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Bolingbrook Golf Club public | $50+cart | — | — | Yes | 4.5(412) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Foss Park Golf Course public | $50+cart | $60 | $40 | Yes | 4.2(213) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Cary Country Club public | $50 | $45 | $45 | Yes | 4.1(236) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
PrairieView Golf Club public | $50 | $63 | — | Yes | 4.7(187) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $50+cart | $65 | — | Yes | 4.0(100) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Anetsberger Golf Course public | $54+cart | $67 | $35 | Yes | 4.4(60) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Lost Marsh Golf Course public | $55+cart | $82 | $44 | Yes | 4.1(253) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Bittersweet Golf Club public | $62 | $79 | $47 | Yes | 4.3(197) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
White Hawk Country Club public | $64 | $87 | $68 | Yes | 4.6(418) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Mistwood Golf Club public | $65 | $65 | — | Yes | 4.8(561) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Old Orchard Country Club public | $65 | $89 | $59 | Yes | 4.1(251) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(160) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Eagle Brook Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(170) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Mac Arthur Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(36) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Old Oak Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(320) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Country Club Social public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(29) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bowes Creek Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(280) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bonnie Dundee Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(225) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(356) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Pottawatomie Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(181) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Hawk Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(42) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(195) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Hilldale Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(350) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(525) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Glendale Lakes Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(281) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(793) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Whisper Creek Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(298) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sugar Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(204) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(269) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(401) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(868) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(314) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Nickol Knoll Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(127) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Golf Center Des Plaines public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(332) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Aldeen Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(217) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sinnissippi Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(122) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(169) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Macktown Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(68) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Red Barn Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(231) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Timber Pointe Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(242) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(15) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Ledges Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(126) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(110) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Glen Erin Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(336) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Springbrook Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(229) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(563) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(211) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Weber Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(93) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Glenview Park Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(204) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Lake Bluff Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(167) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.6(126) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(149) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(5) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Lombard Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(117) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(118) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Buffalo Grove Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(208) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Glenview Prairie Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(95) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(245) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Sim Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(12) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Precision 7 Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(24) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
My Chicago Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(42) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Twin Lakes Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(111) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(422) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(175) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Flossmoor Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(140) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
19th Hole public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(217) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Golf Facility public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(135) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Graystone Golf Links public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 1.0(1) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Tam Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(252) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Swing Away Sports Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(5) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(340) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Ridgemoor Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(143) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Ace Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(37) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Morton College public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(87) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bridgeport Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(6) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Northern Pines Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(143) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
RoboGolfPro public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(259) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Butterfield Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(261) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Park Ridge Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(182) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Fountain Hills Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(287) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(2) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(185) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
West Loop Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(7) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(62) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Aurora Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(134) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Wesmere Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(108) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Chevy Chase Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(461) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Pro-Am Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(44) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Screen Golf Masters public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(22) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Klein Creek Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(276) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Ridge CC Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(160) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Patsy’s Gaming and Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(28) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Lake Zurich Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(15) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(354) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Steeple Chase Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(215) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
WJ Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(89) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Golf Lobby public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(44) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(350) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Clubhouse540 public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(21) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Tanna Farms Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(233) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(73) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Mikes Golf Center public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(72) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Golf Underground public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(23) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Willow Run Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.3(78) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Club Lemont public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(131) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Louise Davis Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(3) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Gleneagles Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(295) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Glenwoodie Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(758) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Ravisloe Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(416) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sunset Valley Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(155) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(388) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Meadowlark Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(241) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Innsbrook Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(377) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(707) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(248) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(258) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Seven Bridges Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(665) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(261) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(221) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(214) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Big Run Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(349) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(390) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Glen Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(685) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Billy Caldwell public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(281) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
South Shore Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(246) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Play18 Chicago public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(43) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(218) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(360) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(181) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Beverly Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(70) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(123) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(354) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(593) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(234) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Naperbrook Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(318) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(25) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Tamarack Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(398) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(203) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Scherwood Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(322) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Chick Evans Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(276) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Mistwood Golf Dome public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(153) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bloomingdale Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(425) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bartlett Hills Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(452) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(57) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Willow Crest Golf Club resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(440) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Fresh Meadow Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.1(307) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Playin Thru Golf LLC public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(7) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Joliet Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(86) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(317) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(72) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(358) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Bliss Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(355) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(266) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Fox Bend Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(296) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.5(294) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(537) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Chicago
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueHeatherRidge Golf Course | $16 | 4.3(150) | 0.269 |
| $17 | 4.4(131) | 0.259 | |
| $17 | 4.1(975) | 0.241 | |
| $20 | 4.5(109) | 0.225 | |
| $19 | 4.2(255) | 0.221 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Chicago
28 courses in Chicago currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Chicago
187 of the 187 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Chicago allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeatherRidge Golf Course | Allowed | $16 | $16 |
| Apple Orchard Golf Course | Allowed | $17 | — |
| Villa Olivia | Allowed | $17 | — |
| Rob Roy Golf Course | Allowed | $19 | — |
| Hickory Knoll Golf Course & Bar | Allowed | $20 | $20 |
| Palos Country Club | Allowed | $23 | $23 |
| Vernon Hills Golf Course | Allowed | $24 | — |
| Swanhills Golf Course | Allowed | $27 | $27 |
| Ingersoll Golf Course | Allowed | $27 | — |
| Sandy Hollow Golf Course | Allowed | $27 | — |
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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.
About this pricing data
Green fees in Chicago change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.