1. Create Account
  2. Login
StudyUSA
Match Me
  • Create Account
  • Login
  • School Search
  • Resources
    • All Resources
    • Articles
    • Student Voices
    • Videos
    • Magazines
    • Podcasts
  • Services
    • All Services
    • Accommodation
    • Support
    • Career
    • Financial
    • Testing
    • Other
  • Apply
  • Chat

Welcome to the Windy City! Find Your Home in Chicago

Welcome to the Windy City! Find Your Home in Chicago

Nov 11, 2015

Navy Pier, Chicago's number one tourist attraction

Located in the Midwest region of the United States, Chicago, Illinois, attracts worldwide visitors for its culture, entertainment and educational opportunities. Chi-Town, as many know it, is the third most populous city in the United States with 2.7 million residents. With more than 100 universities and colleges, students from around the world call Chicago home. 

Interested in learning more? Here’s a look into one of the most culturally diverse and exciting cities in the United States – Chicago, Illinois.

Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor 

 

• Exploring Chicago: Incorporated as a city in 1837, Chicago is one of the most vibrant cities in the United States. Home to the world’s first skyscraper in 1885, Chicago now has 463 skyscrapers in the city, including the iconic Willis Tower in Downtown Chicago. Cloud Gate, the Lincoln Park Zoo and Navy Pier are also popular attractions for the 48 million people that visit Chicago each year. If you happen to make your way to this beautiful Midwestern city, you’ll want to bring your winter coat! Chicago’s official nickname is the “Windy City,” due to the blustery conditions year-round and the freezing weather during the winter months.

Willis Tower: a 108-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper in Chicago

 

• Experience the arts: Similar to New York City, Chicago is known as a creative home to many of the world’s most influential artists. The city has 60 museums and 90 art galleries. The Art Institute of Chicago attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually and is the most well-known museum in the city. For aspiring artists, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is recognized as one of the best art and design schools in the country. 

• Entertainment for everyone: Whether it’s catching a game, attending a concert or just enjoying a night on the town, you’ll always have something exciting to do in Chicago! 

A street artist performing crowd flips in downtown Chicago

 

Chicago has some of the most passionate sports fans in the world, cheering on their Chicago Bears (Football), Cubs (Baseball), White Sox (Baseball), Bulls (Basketball) and Blackhawks (Hockey). Impressively, all of their major professional sports team have won championships. 

Blackhawks fans celebrate the 2015 Stanley Cup win

 

If you are interested in other forms of live entertainment, Chicago has more than 200 theaters and 225 music venues! Many of these are located in Downtown Chicago (also called the “Chicago Loop”). The Downtown Chicago area also offers some of the city’s best in dining, shopping and sightseeing.

Shoppers in downtown Chicago

 

• Getting an education: Many of the country’s greatest educational facilities are located in Chicago. Hundreds of thousands of students from all over the world choose Chicago for their education. A few of the esteemed universities in the city include the University of Chicago, DePaul University and Northwestern University. The city also offers many smaller colleges for students looking for different educational settings.

Yoga class at Millenium Park

 

• Finding your new home: There are plenty of great housing options in Chicago. If you are interested in living off-campus, apartments are a great option. ApartmentSearch.com is a helpful resource for searching for the best areas to live for students. The tool allows you to search for an apartment in your favorite location, while also showing you crime statistics, the cost of living, local restaurants, the length of your commute and more. If your apartment is unfurnished, furniture rental is an economical and hassle-free way to furnish your home. CORT, the leading provider of furniture rental in the U.S., furnishes thousands of student apartments with furniture and accessories, with rental packages starting as low as $99 per month.

Historic Tree Studios building in the River North neighborhood 

 

If you’ve been looking for an exciting city that is full of opportunity, Chicago may be the perfect place for you. The city is also known for its incredible Chicago-style pizza, so grab a slice when you’re in town! For more information on CORT’s furniture rental solutions, please visit CORT.com. 

Chicago fun facts:

• Four states are visible from the Skydeck Chicago

• Chicago has several city-wide music festivals each year, including Lollapalooza and Pitchfork

• The first televised U.S. presidential debate was broadcast from Chicago

• Gotham City from Batman was inspired by Chicago

• Chicago was the birthplace of Walt Disney

• Ray Kroc's first McDonald's franchise opened in Chicago in 1955

 

by Yu Wu and CORT.

Colleges, universities and boarding schools in or near Chicago:

College of DuPage

College of Lake County

DePaul University

ELS Language Center

Elgin Community College

Governors State University

Joliet Junior College

Lewis University

Marquette University

North Central College

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagn

 

 

 

 

 

Follow us:
Written by

StudyUSA Blog

Get matched to the best program for you

Let us know what you're looking for so we can find the best school for you.

Get matched
Call to action background image. Decorative.

Useful Articles

Main image for the blog post titled Turn Your Vision Into Action in 2023
Turn Your Vision Into Action in 2023
Main image for the blog post titled New Year, New Me…not!
New Year, New Me…not!
Main image for the blog post titled An Open Letter to Lycoming College
An Open Letter to Lycoming College
Main image for the blog post titled Learn to Protect Our Environment for a Living
Learn to Protect Our Environment for a Living
Read more

Check Out These Schools

Saint Charles Community College

Saint Charles Community College

$5,000—$10,000 Year

Bachelor Degree Certificate/Short Term 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
Contact
Berkeley Global

Berkeley Global

$15,000—$20,000 Semester

English Programs Certificate/Short Term Summer
Contact
Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley College

$10,000 — $15,000 Year

2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
Contact

Related Stories

Student Testimonial: College of San Mateo Student Transfers to UC Berkeley!

Main image for the article titled Student Testimonial: College of San Mateo Student Transfers to UC Berkeley!
International Student Video: Dominic Wong - College of San Mateo & UC Berkeley

Main image for the article titled International Student Video: Dominic Wong - College of San Mateo & UC Berkeley
The Majority of MBA Students at UC San Diego, UC Riverside & University of Delaware Are Internationals

Main image for the article titled The Majority of MBA Students at UC San Diego, UC Riverside & University of Delaware Are Internationals
Soak Up the Sun at the University of California, San Diego

Main image for the article titled Soak Up the Sun at the University of California, San Diego

Start your U.S. adventure with Study in the USA

What's your dream? We can guide, advise, and connect you with your perfect U.S. school. We can also help you with the application process.
More about us
Partner Services

Learn About U.S. education financing, housing, and more

Partner service logo for TestDEN Ultimate TOEFL Test Prep Online Course

TestDEN Ultimate TOEFL Test Prep Online Course

TestDEN's Online TOEFL Test Prep is just what you need to quickly and effectively prepare for the TOEFL test. Since 1998, TestDEN has helped tens of thousands of students raise their TOEFL scores.

Read more
Partner service logo for A cheaper, faster way to send money abroad

A cheaper, faster way to send money abroad

Join over 6 million people and businesses who get a better deal when they send money with the real exchange rate.

Read more
Partner service logo for The Michigan English Test for Higher Education Admissions in the U.S.

The Michigan English Test for Higher Education Admissions in the U.S.

Prove your English and achieve your goals with the Michigan English Test – widely recognized and available on your own schedule at a test center or from home.

Read more

Testimonials

Quotation mark.

Study in USA, which is the most reliable organization on the Internet i have found. It has helped me to choose my suitable school, and give me more information about study in US for me to prepare before going. Thank you very much!

Long Nguyen Duy Thien Vietnam

StudyUSA enabled me to create a well thought list of the kind of University I wanted to attend. In doing so, I found out what was most important in making my decision and used it to guide .

Nkoli Mungabo Zambia

I used Study in the USA to find school recommendations, read about international student visas, as well as find scholarships available to international students! I was able to find my current school, Santa Barbara City College...

Jinhee Hwang South Korea

Resources

Learn about American culture and education direct from our experts at Study in the USA. Read more

Achieving Your Goal
Admissions and Placement Testing
Beyond the Basics
Education System in the USA
Financing Your U.S. Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Life in the USA
Resources
Student Experiences
For students age 10-18
Study in Canada
Podcasts
Magazines
Videos
Student Voices
Ask StudyUSA.com

Subscribe to get the latest from Study in the USA

You can unsubscribe at any time.


StudyUSA
Explore

  • School Search
  • Resources
  •   Articles
  •   Student Voices
  •   Videos
  •   Magazines
  • Partner Services
  •   Accommodation
  •   Career
  •   Financial
  •   Other
  •   Support
  •   Testing
  • Apply
  • Chat
Information

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Course Index
  • Article Index
  • Create account
  • Sign in
  • For Educators & Institutions
Match Me
  • English
    English

  • Privacy & Policy
  • /
  • Terms

Study in the USA logo

© 2023 Study in the USA. All Rights Reserved.

Global Study logo
A member of the Global Study network

When you visit or interact with our sites, services or tools, we or our authorised service providers may use cookies for storing information to help provide you with a better, faster and safer experience and for marketing purposes.