Chicago is one of the best big cities in America for affordable tennis, with free lakefront courts at Waveland and low-cost public options like McFetridge Sports Center.
Private tennis lessons in Chicago typically run $60–120/hr.
~$60–120/hr (McFetridge $85; independent coaches $55–110/hr via Superprof/teachme.to).
Group clinics and junior programs cost much less per session — often under $30 — and are a great way to start before committing to private coaching. Our junior tennis cost calculator can help you estimate a full year of lessons, travel, and gear.
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Try the Free Virtual Coach →Private lessons in Chicago typically cost $60–120/hr. ~$60–120/hr (McFetridge $85; independent coaches $55–110/hr via Superprof/teachme.to).
Good free options include Waveland Tennis Courts (Lincoln Park, 20 courts, lakefront, free, first-come); Maggie Daley Park (10 courts, lighted); Grant Park (6 lighted). Public park courts are usually first-come, first-served.
Well-known options include Midtown Athletic Club (16 indoor courts); McFetridge Sports Center (public, affordable, $85 private); Diversey Tennis Center (clay).. Visit more than one before committing to a membership.
Ask other tennis parents, check your local USTA section's coach listings, and always watch a lesson before signing up. Our coach finder guide walks through the questions to ask.
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