Chicago Moviegoer's Guide: Bargain Theaters

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From the archives: July 19, 2001

Got $2? Follow us to the cheapest moviegoing deals in Chicago.

On this page:City, Suburbs.

City

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vic Theatre
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    3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  2. 2 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Village Art Theatre
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    1548 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    There's always a good crop of just-barely second run movies playing here.

Suburbs

  1. 3 Arcada Theatre
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    105 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 (map)

    This beautiful, historic theater in downtown St. Charles shows second-run films for $3 and sometimes serves alcohol with the show.

  2. 4 Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre
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    5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (map)

    A gorgeous, restored movie house that shows a mix of second-run films and the occasional art flick.

  3. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Buffalo Grove Theaters
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    120 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (map)

    Located in the quaint Town Line Center, Buffalo Grove Theatres has five screens. All movies are presented in Dolby SR sound and cost $1.75.

  4. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pickwick
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    5 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (map)

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