Chicago
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 9.41 million residents 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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Weather in Chicago
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7-day forecast · °F · data by Open-Meteo
Top hotels in Chicago
2026-07-04 → 2026-07-06 · 1 room · 2 adults
Things to do
Coastal Towns Tour from Chicago
day trips
from $141
Chicago Bay Kayak Adventure
outdoor
from $55
Chicago Night Tour with Local Guide
tours
from $68
Chicago Food & Market Tour
food drink
from $96
Live Jazz Evening in Chicago
shows
from $104
Chicago Comedy Night Ticket
shows
from $51
Getting there
Airports serving Chicago: