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How much does a language course in Chicago cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 12 October 2026Build my quote

In briefA 2-week stay in Chicago costs from 1,970.00 USD (≈ 1,779 EUR) at Kaplan: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Chicago: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Chicago depends on the school and the length of stay. The table prices a standard stay at Kaplan, an English language school in Chicago for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksfrom900.00 USDfrom1,110.00 USDfrom860.00 USDfrom1,970.00 USD≈ 1,779 EURfrom985.00 USDBuild my quote
4 weeksfrom1,800.00 USDfrom2,010.00 USDfrom1,620.00 USDfrom3,630.00 USD≈ 3,279 EURfrom907.50 USDBuild my quote
8 weeksfrom3,440.00 USDfrom3,650.00 USDfrom3,140.00 USDfrom6,790.00 USD≈ 6,133 EURfrom848.75 USDBuild my quote
12 weeksfrom4,920.00 USDfrom5,130.00 USDfrom4,660.00 USDfrom9,790.00 USD≈ 8,843 EURfrom815.83 USDBuild my quote

Current promotion — Kaplan: −135.00 USD (2 weeks), −270.00 USD (4 weeks), −516.00 USD (8 weeks), −738.00 USD (12 weeks) off the total stay, for a booking made before 31 December 2026 — amounts recorded on 12 October 2026. The table above stays at the base rate.

  • Kaplan — course: General English - Chicago; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official Kaplan 2027 rates — last checked: 12 October 2026

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Chicago?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
Kaplanfrom1,970.00 USDfrom500.00 USDfrom226.00 USDfrom2,696.00 USD≈ 2,435 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Chicago vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

  • General English - Chicago (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from450.00 USD per week
  • Semi-Intensive English - Chicago, 27 lessons per week: from510.00 USD per week
  • Intensive English - Chicago, 35 lessons per week: from560.00 USD per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 4 weeks: from450.00 USD per week
  • 5 to 11 weeks: from430.00 USD per week
  • 12 to 19 weeks: from410.00 USD per week
  • 20 weeks or more: from360.00 USD per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

  • Homestay Chicago (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from380.00 USD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 100.00 USD (one-off)
  • Homestay Chicago — single room, breakfast, shared bathroom: from320.00 USD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 100.00 USD (one-off)
  • Homestay Chicago — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from260.00 USD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 100.00 USD (one-off)
  • Homestay Chicago — double room, half board, shared bathroom: from330.00 USD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 100.00 USD (one-off)
  • Résidence HI Hostel Chicago — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from600.00 USD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 100.00 USD (one-off)
  • Résidence HI Hostel Chicago — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from710.00 USD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 100.00 USD (one-off)

Peak season

From 31 May to 27 August 2027

Course: + 40.00 USD per week

From 29 May to 28 August 2027

Accommodation: + 40.00 USD per week

Example at Kaplan: the 2-week stay, from 1,970.00 USD for a departure on 4 January 2027, costs from 2,130.00 USD for a departure on 1 June 2027, under the same conditions.

Chicago 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom410.00 USD per week
  • Homestayfrom260.00 USD per week
  • 2-week stayfrom1,970.00 USD≈ 1,779 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom3,630.00 USD≈ 3,279 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom6,790.00 USD≈ 6,133 EUR

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These prices are calculated by Synergee, Move & Study's pricing engine, from the official price lists published by each school.

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Each school is described in the same format (course, accommodation, registration fees, supplements) so that prices can be compared from one school to another and from one city to another. When a school changes its rates, we import them and the page is regenerated. Last check of this page's rates: October 12, 2026. For an exact price based on your dates, your level and your accommodation, ask Sophie for a quote.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Chicago

How much does a language course in Chicago cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Chicago costs from 1,970.00 USD (≈ 1,779 EUR) at Kaplan: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Chicago?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Chicago?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 12 October 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Chicago?
  • Travel outside peak season. At Kaplan, the 2-week stay costs from 1,970.00 USD for a departure on 4 January 2027 and from 2,130.00 USD for a departure on 1 June 2027.
  • Stay longer. At Kaplan, the course costs from 450.00 USD per week, then from 430.00 USD per week from 5 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

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Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 12 October 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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