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Welcome to Our Expat Community in Chicago!

Hello and a warm welcome to our expat community in Chicago! We at 51ԹϺare here to help you get over the hurdles of relocating to another country. You can get to know others who have already made the move and found our advice invaluable in doing so, and share your own experiences too. Once you've joined InterNations, you can get all the answers to your questions about expat life in Chicago, such as, "which areas of Chicago are best for me to live in?" and "how do I access medical care in the US?" or "which international schools are available in Chicago?", answered by our experienced expats in the USA.

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Friedrich Schloßberg

Friedrich Schloßberg

At first, I tried to google all information on Chicago. Then I found 51ԹϺand some of its local scouts gave me a personal tour.

Kristina Serou

Kristina Serou

It is great to live in the Windy City and to enjoy the American way of life. However, I am also glad to attend 51ԹϺevents to meet other expats.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Chicago

21,877
members in Chicago
23
monthly events
20
interest-based groups
35
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Chicago

Attend our monthly events and activities for Chicago expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

51ԹϺChicago Official Event @ Kitchen & Kocktails!
Hey there! Join us for a fabulous early spring event at Kitchen & Kocktails! Kitchen & Kocktails is a flashy bar lounge located in the heart of River North right across from The House of Blues. They offer delicious southern comfort fare, a great happy hour from 4-7pm, plus delicious signature cock
Hey there! Join us for a fabulous early spring event at Kitchen & Kocktails! Kitchen & Kocktails is a flashy bar lounge located in the heart of River North right across from The House of Blues. They offer delicious southern comfort fare, a great happy hour from 4-7pm, plus delicious signature cock
Dirty Dancing Time
Dirty Dancing Time
Relive the film that stole the hearts of generations with Dirty Dancing in Concert. This unique live-to-film concert event features the original film projected in full, accompanied by a live band and singers performing every unforgettable song from the soundtrack. Feel the romance, rhythm, and emo
Relive the film that stole the hearts of generations with Dirty Dancing in Concert. This unique live-to-film concert event features the original film projected in full, accompanied by a live band and singers performing every unforgettable song from the soundtrack. Feel the romance, rhythm, and emo
El Último Sueño De Frida Y Diego
El Último Sueño De Frida Y Diego
“Lyric Opera of Chicago presents El último sueño de Frida y Diego, which had its critically acclaimed world premiere in 2022 and brings the legendary marriage — and revolutionary art — of Frida and Diego to the stage with vivid colors, surrealist touches, and lush, evocative music sung in Spanish an
“Lyric Opera of Chicago presents El último sueño de Frida y Diego, which had its critically acclaimed world premiere in 2022 and brings the legendary marriage — and revolutionary art — of Frida and Diego to the stage with vivid colors, surrealist touches, and lush, evocative music sung in Spanish an
51ԹϺChicago Newcomers Event @Starbucks Reserve Roastery
New in Chicago? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers and specially organized for members who are new in our community. Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the 51ԹϺChicago Community has to offer. The e
New in Chicago? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers and specially organized for members who are new in our community. Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the 51ԹϺChicago Community has to offer. The e

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Chicago - or learn something new!

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group

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Find Out More about Chicago and What It Offers for Expats

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.

51ԹϺis 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. 51ԹϺmakes 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, 51ԹϺallows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Connect to Other Expats in Chicago with InterNations!

At 51ԹϺwe 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 51ԹϺmembers 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 51ԹϺbigger social events — there you'll encounter some fascinating long-term expats with plenty of interesting experiences to share.

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