Dog walker and daycare prices in Chicago
Updated 16 Oct 2026
Dog walkers visit your home for midday exercise, while daycare centers and boarding hotels provide supervision while you work or travel. Here is what services cost in Chicago.
30-minute dog walk
Dog walk, 30 min · Chicago
Costs from $24.50 to $35, average $29. We compared 7 places; prices checked 10 Oct 2026.
All pricesA standard 30-minute visit includes a neighborhood walk, fresh water, and meal feeding if requested. Rates reflect individual walks; recurring weekday schedules may receive discounted rates.
One-hour dog walk
Dog walk, 60 min · Chicago
Costs from $37 to $48, average $40. We compared 3 places; prices checked 10 Oct 2026.
All pricesA 60-minute walk provides extended exercise and playtime for high-energy dogs.
Doggy daycare
Daycare centers offer indoor and outdoor play yards supervised throughout business hours.
Dog daycare, per day · Chicago
Costs from $40 to $60, average $52. We compared 4 places; prices checked 10 Oct 2026.
All pricesDaycare facilities require an initial temperament evaluation and proof of vaccinations (rabies, distemper, bordetella).
Overnight dog boarding
Pet hotels charge per night for boarding, from standard suites to private luxury rooms.
Dog, per night · Chicago
Costs from $55 to $100, average $87.50. We compared 4 places; prices checked 10 Oct 2026.
All pricesSitters and pet hotels in Chicago
Pet Sitting
Pet Hotels
How we checked
Prices are sourced directly from published rates on local dog walkers' and boarding facilities' official websites in Chicago. Additional surcharges for weekends, holidays, or medication administration are not included in baseline comparisons.
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Sources
- Pawenn: pet sitting prices in Chicago · 16 Oct 2026
- Pawenn: pet hotel prices in Chicago · 16 Oct 2026