Your Expat Community in Chicago

The "Windy City" of Chicago has countless attractions on offer to its inhabitants. Cultural highlights like the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the biggest and best art museums in America, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, are held dear in the hearts of native Chicagoans and expats alike. The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, one of America's five Great Lakes and great for anyone who loves water sports or fishing. The famous Michigan Avenue, known as the Magnificent Mile, is a huge strip of shops and restaurants running north-south of the city center. Plus, with its excellent healthcare facilities, great universities, and being home to some of the biggest companies in the world, Chicago can offer expats a great standard of living.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Jeddah or Singapore, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

At InterNations we pride ourselves on providing a safe, secure place for all expats to engage with each other and learn more about their expat destinations. Our members adhere to our values of respectful, honest interaction, which mean you can feel free to ask any questions you may have related to living in Chicago. Whether you want to know the answer to simple questions like where to find services in town, or have a more complicated issue over legal paperwork, such as obtaining a work permit, you will find our members are more than happy to help. Make sure you keep up your hobbies while in your new city by finding InterNations members in Chicago who share the same interests. This is a great way to smooth your transition into your new life. Whether you decide to live in the Old Town, Dearborn Park, or Printer's Row, and enjoy cooking, sports, or learning Spanish, you'll find an offline group to match your interests. Lastly, remember to attend some of InterNations bigger social events — there you'll encounter some fascinating long-term expats with plenty of interesting experiences to share.