Chicago
USA · Illinois
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has approximately 9.62 million residents according to the 2020 census and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.
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Things to do in Chicago
- Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour · 1 h 30 min · from $45 · 4.7/5 (11,360 reviews)
- Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile · 45 min · from $28 · 4.7/5 (3,797 reviews)
- Chicago Architecture River Cruise · 1 h 15 min · from $39 · 4.8/5 (17,250 reviews)
- Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady · 1 h 30 min · from $57 · 4.9/5 (7,693 reviews)
- Flyover in Chicago · 30 min · from $27.95 · 4.7/5 (795 reviews)
- Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise · 1 h 30 min · from $50 · 4.5/5 (473 reviews)
Weather by month in Chicago
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.9°C | -24.8°C | 48 mm |
| Feb | 13.9°C | -19.4°C | 54 mm |
| Mar | 21°C | -17.3°C | 62 mm |
| Apr | 22.9°C | -4.4°C | 95 mm |
| May | 29°C | 0.8°C | 117 mm |
| Jun | 30.7°C | 3.7°C | 102 mm |
| Jul | 34.7°C | 12.2°C | 95 mm |
| Aug | 32.4°C | 13°C | 105 mm |
| Sep | 30.7°C | 8°C | 86 mm |
| Oct | 26.2°C | 0.1°C | 99 mm |
| Nov | 19.8°C | -8.1°C | 61 mm |
| Dec | 16.4°C | -18.5°C | 58 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Region
- Illinois
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 41.88° N, 87.63° W
Near Chicago
- Milwaukee · 131 km away
- Kalamazoo · 175 km away
- Madison · 196 km away
- Grand Rapids · 201 km away
- Wisconsin Dells · 261 km away
- Indianapolis · 266 km away
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Where to stay
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
9.6/10 · 416 reviews
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
9.6/10 · 387 reviews
Four Seasons Chicago
9.5/10 · 335 reviews
The Langham Chicago
9.4/10 · 622 reviews
The Peninsula Chicago
9.4/10 · 276 reviews
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
9.2/10 · 1973 reviews
Nobu Hotel Chicago
9.2/10 · 653 reviews
L7 Chicago by LOTTE
9.1/10 · 2608 reviews
Viceroy Chicago
9.1/10 · 1498 reviews
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.1/10 · 1461 reviews