Chicago Business Directory

Discover the best local businesses, restaurants, attractions, and services in Chicago, Illinois.

Attractions & Museums

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

World-class art museum with iconic lion statues

Chicago Architecture Center

Chicago Architecture Center

Exhibits celebrating Chicago's architectural heritage

Field Museum

Field Museum

Natural history museum with Sue the T. rex

Millennium Park

Millennium Park

Home of The Bean and Crown Fountain

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry

Largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere

Navy Pier

Navy Pier

Iconic lakefront pier with rides and entertainment

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

World-class aquarium on the lakefront

Willis Tower Skydeck

Willis Tower Skydeck

Glass-floor ledge 103 stories above the city

Coffee & Cafes

Dark Matter Coffee

Dark Matter Coffee

Bold roasts with punk-rock attitude

Dollop Coffee

Dollop Coffee

Local chain with multiple cozy locations

Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia Coffee

Pioneering third-wave coffee roaster born in Chicago

Metric Coffee Co.

Metric Coffee Co.

Small-batch roaster in Fulton Market

Sawada Coffee

Sawada Coffee

Military latte by a world-champion barista

Hotels & Lodging

Soho House Chicago

Soho House Chicago

Members club and hotel in the West Loop

The Drake Hotel

The Drake Hotel

Historic landmark overlooking Lake Michigan since 1920

The Langham Chicago

The Langham Chicago

Luxury hotel in Mies van der Rohe's IBM Building

The Peninsula Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago

Five-star luxury on the Magnificent Mile

The Robey

The Robey

Boutique hotel in a Wicker Park Art Deco tower

Virgin Hotels Chicago

Virgin Hotels Chicago

Modern lifestyle hotel in the Loop

Nightlife & Entertainment

Buddy Guy's Legends

Buddy Guy's Legends

Blues legend's own club in the South Loop

Chicago Theatre

Chicago Theatre

Iconic movie palace turned live venue

Kingston Mines

Kingston Mines

Chicago's largest and longest-running blues club

The Green Mill

The Green Mill

Prohibition-era jazz club in Uptown

The Second City

The Second City

Legendary improv comedy theater since 1959

Outdoor & Recreation

Chicago Architecture Boat Tour

Chicago Architecture Boat Tour

World-famous river cruise showcasing architecture

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk

Scenic walkway along the Chicago River

Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory

One of the largest botanical conservatories in the US

Lakefront Trail

Lakefront Trail

18-mile trail along Lake Michigan

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

Free zoo in the heart of Lincoln Park

Restaurants & Dining

Alinea

Alinea

Three Michelin-star molecular gastronomy

Au Cheval

Au Cheval

Famous double cheeseburger in the West Loop

Frontera Grill

Frontera Grill

Rick Bayless's Mexican cuisine landmark

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Classic Chicago steakhouse on Rush Street

Girl & The Goat

Girl & The Goat

Stephanie Izard's acclaimed West Loop restaurant

Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Premier seafood and steakhouse on Grand Avenue

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Iconic Chicago deep-dish pizza since 1971

Portillo's

Portillo's

Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and more

Smyth

Smyth

Two Michelin-star tasting menus in the West Loop

The Publican

The Publican

Beer-hall vibe with pork and oysters in Fulton Market

Services & Transport

CTA

CTA

Chicago's L train and bus system

Chicago Water Taxi

Chicago Water Taxi

Water taxi along the Chicago River

Choose Chicago

Choose Chicago

Official tourism and visitor info

Divvy Bikes

Divvy Bikes

City bike share program

O'Hare International Airport

O'Hare International Airport

Major international airport hub

Shopping & Markets

Chicago French Market

Chicago French Market

Indoor European-style food market

Magnificent Mile

Magnificent Mile

Premier shopping boulevard on North Michigan Avenue

Maxwell Street Market

Maxwell Street Market

Sunday open-air market with street food

Randolph Street Market

Randolph Street Market

Monthly antiques and designer market

Water Tower Place

Water Tower Place

Vertical mall on the Magnificent Mile

Wicker Park/Bucktown

Wicker Park/Bucktown

Trendy neighborhood with indie boutiques