Chicago Moving Guide

Upscale lakefront with top schools, Lincoln Park Zoo, and DePaul University. Perfect for families and professionals.

Arts hub with trendy restaurants, nightlife, and 606 Trail. Draws creative professionals and entrepreneurs.

Wrigley Field, Boystown, diverse dining. Young professionals, LGBTQ+ community. Excellent transit and lakefront.

Restaurant Row with world-class dining and luxury high-rises. Walking distance to Loop and Fulton Market.

Hip with acclaimed restaurants, breweries, and boulevards. More affordable alternative to Wicker Park.

Family-friendly with greystones and 606 Trail. Young families seeking walkability.

Gallery district with rooftop bars and fine dining. Steps from downtown offices.

Historic charm with Second City and Victorian homes. Quieter than River North.

Museum Campus, Grant Park, new high-rises. More affordable with downtown convenience.

UChicago intellectual hub with Museum of Science and Industry. Excellent schools.

Ranked America’s best place to live. Top schools, Riverwalk downtown, family amenities.

Urban suburb with Northwestern, lakefront beaches, diverse downtown. Purple Line CTA access.

Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, diverse, progressive. Green Line provides 20-min Loop access.

Affluent western suburb with top schools, charming downtown. Metra provides direct Loop access.

North Shore charm with excellent schools, Gillson Park beach, walkable downtown. Safe neighborhoods.

Strong schools, vibrant downtown, great value. Near O’Hare Airport with Metra access.

Well-established western suburb. Good schools, Metra friendly, moderate prices.

North Shore with excellent schools, The Glen shopping, three Metra stations.

Charming walkable downtown, excellent schools, multiple Metra lines. Traditional character.

Small-town feel close to city. Excellent schools, Uptown district, Metra access.