All 77 Chicago Neighborhoods

Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own unique character, history, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

77 Official Community Areas12 with Walking Tours

Showing 77 of 77 neighborhoods

South Side(19 neighborhoods)

McCormick Place on Near South Side

Near South Side

#33South Side

Historic area with Prairie Avenue mansions, Motor Row, and emerging arts districts.

Prairie AvenueMotor RowHistoric mansions
Chinatown on Wentworth AvenueTour Available

Armour Square

#34South Side

Home to Guaranteed Rate Field, Chinatown, and the historic Armour Square Park.

White SoxChinatownArmour Square Park
Prairie Shores in Douglas

Douglas

#35South Side

Historic Bronzeville neighborhood with rich African-American cultural heritage.

BronzevilleBlack historyJazz heritage
Oakland

Oakland

#36South Side

Small lakefront neighborhood with stunning views and historic character.

Lake viewsHistoric homesQuiet streets
Fuller Park

Fuller Park

#37South Side

Small residential neighborhood with community parks and historic homes.

Fuller ParkCommunityHistoric homes
Victory Monument in Grand Boulevard

Grand Boulevard

#38South Side

Heart of historic Bronzeville with landmark buildings and cultural institutions.

Bronzeville historyHistoric architectureCultural sites
Kenwood Evangelical Church

Kenwood

#39South Side

Affluent neighborhood with stunning mansions, including the Obama family home.

Obama homeMansionsLake access
Washington Park

Washington Park

#40South Side

Neighborhood centered around the beautiful 367-acre Washington Park.

Washington ParkDuSable MuseumNature
Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde ParkTour Available

Hyde Park

#41South Side

Historic South Side neighborhood home to the University of Chicago.

MuseumsArchitectureObama connections
Woodlawn

Woodlawn

#42South Side

Revitalizing neighborhood near the Obama Presidential Center site with rich history.

Obama Center siteJackson ParkHistory
South Shore Cultural Center Gate

South Shore

#43South Side

Lakefront neighborhood with beautiful beaches and the South Shore Cultural Center.

South Shore BeachCultural CenterLake views
Chatham

Chatham

#44South Side

Historic African-American neighborhood with beautiful bungalows and strong community.

Historic bungalowsBlack heritageCommunity
Avalon Park

Avalon Park

#45South Side

Quiet residential neighborhood with well-maintained homes and parks.

Avalon ParkQuiet streetsCommunity
Burnside

Burnside

#47South Side

Small residential neighborhood with historic character and community spirit.

Historic homesQuiet streetsCommunity
Calumet Heights

Calumet Heights

#48South Side

Middle-class neighborhood with beautiful homes near the lakefront.

Nice homesParksLake access
West Englewood neighborhood

West Englewood

#67South Side

Neighborhood with active community organizations and ongoing revitalization.

Community gardensRevitalizationCommunity
Englewood neighborhood

Englewood

#68South Side

Historic neighborhood with strong community activism and cultural institutions.

Community activismHistoryCultural sites
Greater Grand Crossing

Greater Grand Crossing

#69South Side

Neighborhood with historic homes and active community development.

Historic homesParksCommunity
73rd and Halsted in Auburn Gresham

Auburn Gresham

#71South Side

Historic African-American neighborhood with beautiful bungalows and churches.

Historic bungalowsChurchesCommunity

Southwest Side(12 neighborhoods)

Aerial view of Archer Avenue in Garfield Ridge

Garfield Ridge

#56Southwest Side

Working-class neighborhood near Midway Airport with strong community bonds.

Midway areaParksCommunity
Curie High School in Archer Heights

Archer Heights

#57Southwest Side

Polish-American neighborhood with traditional bakeries and family businesses.

Polish cultureBakeriesLocal shops
Brighton Park neighborhood

Brighton Park

#58Southwest Side

Diverse neighborhood with strong Latino and Polish communities.

DiversityLocal shopsParks
McKinley Park Lagoon

McKinley Park

#59Southwest Side

Family-friendly neighborhood centered around its beautiful namesake park.

McKinley ParkFamiliesCommunity
35th and Halsted in Bridgeport

Bridgeport

#60Southwest Side

Historic neighborhood near the Sox, with deep Irish and Chinese heritage.

White SoxIrish heritageLocal bars
Holy Cross Church in Back of the Yards

New City (Back of the Yards)

#61Southwest Side

Historic stockyards neighborhood with rich immigrant history and revitalization.

Stockyards historyLatino cultureCommunity
CTA Orange Line Pulaski Road station in West Elsdon

West Elsdon

#62Southwest Side

Small residential neighborhood with Chicago bungalows and local parks.

BungalowsParksQuiet streets
Gage Park High School

Gage Park

#63Southwest Side

Largely Mexican-American neighborhood with beautiful park and community gardens.

Gage ParkLatino cultureCommunity
Clearing

Clearing

#64Southwest Side

Residential neighborhood near Midway with historic character.

ResidentialParksCommunity
West Lawn

West Lawn

#65Southwest Side

Working-class neighborhood with strong community organizations.

CommunityParksLocal shops
Chicago Lawn (Marquette Park)

Chicago Lawn (Marquette Park)

#66Southwest Side

Diverse neighborhood with the beautiful 323-acre Marquette Park.

Marquette ParkDiversityNature
Ashburn

Ashburn

#70Southwest Side

Diverse working-class neighborhood with well-kept homes and parks.

ParksDiversityResidential

Getting Around Chicago

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CTA L Trains

The elevated trains connect most major neighborhoods. Great for getting to your starting point.

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CTA Buses

Buses fill the gaps between train lines and offer scenic routes through neighborhoods.

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Divvy Bikes

Bike share stations are everywhere. Perfect for covering more ground between walks.