How Much Does Dog Boarding Cost in Chicago, IL? (2026)

Published October 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Published nightly rates we found in Chicago run from about $40 to $88. Rover's Chicago sitters average $51.83 a night ($40 to $60 for a standard stay, September 2025 data), while the two Chicago facilities that list rates charge $74 and $88 for one dog.

That is a range pulled from a few public sources, not a survey of every Chicago facility, and prices change. Here is where each number comes from.

Rates We Found in Chicago

We read these pages on October 24, 2026. Rover is a marketplace of independent home sitters, so its numbers describe home boarding, not kennels.

What Else Can Change the Bill

• Both facilities list a $10 per night holiday surcharge on peak dates, including the Christmas and New Year period (per dog at Chi-Town Dog House).
• Chi-Town Dog House lists 10%, 15% and 20% discounts after 10, 15 and 20 nights, and a 3% surcharge on credit card payments starting September 1, 2026.
• Number of dogs. Several facilities price a second dog differently, so ask for the total, not just the first-dog rate.
• Holidays. Peak dates can carry a surcharge, so ask for the dates and the amount.
• Add-ons. Food, medication and extras may or may not be included. Ask what the nightly rate covers.

How to Compare Prices Fairly

1. Ask for the total for your dates with taxes, fees and any holiday surcharge.
2. Compare the same kind of stay: a home sitter, a kennel run and a private suite are not the same product.
3. Ask what is included (walks, play time, medication, food).
4. Check the vaccination requirements early, since some places turn dogs away at the door.

For general tips, see our dog boarding cost guide and our boarding checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dog boarding cost per night in Chicago?

From the sources we checked, roughly $40 to $88. Rover reports $40 to $60 with an average of $51.83 for Chicago sitters (September 2025 data). Two facilities list $74 and $88 for one dog.

Are there holiday surcharges in Chicago?

The two facilities we read both list a $10 per night holiday surcharge on peak dates. Ask each one for its holiday dates before you book.

What does boarding two dogs cost in Chicago?

Dogs Day Inn lists $138 for two dogs and Chi-Town Dog House lists $140.80 for two dogs from the same household.

Do longer stays get a discount?

Chi-Town Dog House lists 10%, 15% and 20% off after 10, 15 and 20 nights. Ask others about their policy.

Sources

• Rover: How much does dog boarding cost in Chicago, IL?
• Dogs Day Inn: Dog boarding
• Chi-Town Dog House: Boarding

Prices were read on October 24, 2026 and can change. This page does not recommend any facility; confirm rates and availability directly before you book.