CHICAGO

“Chicago boasts some of the best cuisine, attractions and entertainment in the U.S., including several of the top 100 restaurants in the country, the tallest building in the US, and one of the best orchestras in the world in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. From shopaholics and sports enthusiasts to thrill seekers and foodies, Chicago has something for everyone.” - choosechicago.com

  • The most visited city in the Midwest is full of attractions and activities that will please anyone and everyone.
  • With so many dining options, one way to taste some of the best cuisine is by taking a food tour of the city that is home to some of the world’s best restaurants.
  • Chicago is famous for its architecture. The best way to discover this side of the city is by taking one of many architecture tours available to visitors.
  • Navy Pier is the top destination in the Midwest, no matter the time of year, with thrilling rides, activities, dining, shopping, museums, and cityscape views.
  • Art and music mix together at Chicago’s beautiful Millennium Park, which includes Chicago’s famous “Bean” sculpture.
  • The famous Museum Campus along Lake Michigan is home to three world-renowned museums: The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, The Field Museum and The Shedd Aquarium.
  • Catch a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field, and if it’s not baseball season, take a tour of the legendary sports stadium.
  • Chicago has been named the Best Sports City, which translates into an immense amount of sports bars and restaurants filled with passionate fans.
  • Chicago is the birthplace of improv comedy, which means the number of theaters to go see a memorable show and have a good laugh are aplenty.
  • The nightlife scene in Chicago is a vibrant one. From jazz clubs to sports bars, lounges to luxury nightclubs, Chicago knows how to show visitors a good time.
  • The Magnificent Mile is home to some of the best shopping in the U.S., as well as some of Chicago’s most historic buildings including the Chicago Water Works tower.
  • Chicagoans and visitors alike appreciate the city’s summer months. If you’re there this time of year, be sure to take a cruise on beautiful Lake Michigan or soak up the sun in one of Chicago’s parks or beaches.
  • Chicago prides itself on being a green city with more than 600 parks, dozens of gardens and over 8000 acres of grass, flowers and trees.

Corporate Events

Events in Chicago can be held in landmark locations, historic museums and sporting venues. For an even more unique experience, hold your event while taking in the city skyline outdoors from boat, park and rooftop venues.
Chicago’s McCormick Place is known as the largest and most customer-friendly meeting and convention center in the United States, accommodating groups from 10 to 15,000 people.
With more than 33,000 hotels within a five-mile radius from downtown Chicago, there are endless diverse accommodation options, as well as world-class entertainment options, that will delight your group during your entire stay.

Student Interests

Public Colleges & Universities:
Chicago State University
Northeastern Illinois University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Private Colleges & Universities:
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Columbia College Chicago
DePaul University
East-West University
Illinois Institute of Technology
John Marshall Law School
Loyola University Chicago
National Louis University
Robert Morris University
Roosevelt University
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Rush University
Saint Xavier University
St. Augustine College
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
University of Chicago
VanderCook College of Music
Community Colleges:
Harold Washington College
Joliet Junior College
Kennedy-King College
MacCormac College
Malcolm X College
Olive-Harvey College
Richard J. Daley College
Truman College
Wilbur Wright College

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

Chicago Skyline by Mike Warot • Giordano’s Deep Dish Pizza by Jona Park • Jay Pritzker Pavilion by Vincent Desjardins • Chicago Bean by Sergey Gabdurakhmanov • Buckingham Fountain by Robert S. Donovan • Chicago Botanic Garden by Sandeep Pawar • Wrigley Field by Ron Cogswell