Your ultimate guide to Chicago

Discover Chicago's best things to do, events, restaurants, theater and nightlife

Chicago’s coolest neighborhood has a new No. 1 restaurant

Chicago’s coolest neighborhood has a new No. 1 restaurant

Restaurants

Chicago’s coolest neighborhood has a new No. 1 restaurant

The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago

The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago

Things to do

The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago

This Chicago neighborhood was named one of the coolest in the world

This Chicago neighborhood was named one of the coolest in the world

Travel

This Chicago neighborhood was named one of the coolest in the world

The hottest nightclub in Chicago is hiding in a Polish dive bar

The hottest nightclub in Chicago is hiding in a Polish dive bar

Nightlife

The hottest nightclub in Chicago is hiding in a Polish dive bar

Chicago’s coolest neighborhood has a new No. 1 restaurant

The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago

This Chicago neighborhood was named one of the coolest in the world

The hottest nightclub in Chicago is hiding in a Polish dive bar

Advertising

Things to do in Chicago

The latest Chicago news

This beloved Chicago bookstore was just named one of the nicest places in America by Reader’s Digest

Things to do

This beloved Chicago bookstore was just named one of the nicest places in America by Reader’s Digest

Over 1,000 artist-carved pumpkins will light up this Chicago garden next week

Things to do

Over 1,000 artist-carved pumpkins will light up this Chicago garden next week

West Loop hotspot Gino & Marty’s closes, making way for a completely new Italian restaurant

Restaurants

West Loop hotspot Gino & Marty’s closes, making way for a completely new Italian restaurant

These 3 Illinois state parks were just named among the best (and most affordable to visit) in the U.S.—with one in the top 10

Travel

These 3 Illinois state parks were just named among the best (and most affordable to visit) in the U.S.—with one in the top 10

Lake Street Bridge to close for two-year reconstruction starting Monday—here’s what Chicagoans need to know

Travel

Lake Street Bridge to close for two-year reconstruction starting Monday—here’s what Chicagoans need to know

Advertising

Explore Time Out Market Chicago

This Michelin-starred chef is opening a playful new seafood and wine bar in Fulton Market

Restaurants

This Michelin-starred chef is opening a playful new seafood and wine bar in Fulton Market

Chef Christian Hunter has gotten used to making headlines lately: he was a James Beard Award Finalist in 2022 for his work at a restaurant in Connecticut, and...

Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Chicago—and how to order

Restaurants

Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Chicago—and how to order

Here are all the restaurants and a preview of what to expect.

The viral Dubai chocolate bar is now available in Fulton Market

Restaurants

The viral Dubai chocolate bar is now available in Fulton Market

Time Out Market Chicago's new chocolate pop-up shop is offering a variety of sweet indulgences.

Latest restaurant and bar reviews

Ithaki Estiatorio

Restaurants

Ithaki Estiatorio

We’ve seen plenty of modern Greek restaurants pop up across the city over the past few years, and most of them have garnered major buzz. On the surface,...

Dimmi Dimmi

Restaurants

Dimmi Dimmi

What happens when a chef trained at Carbone opens an Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park? I went to the recently debuted Dimmi Dimmi to find out. This...

Little Lark

Restaurants

Little Lark

The team behind Meadowlark, Lardon and Union strikes again with Little Lark. The indoor/outdoor spot is part of the social club and coworking space Guild Row...

Advertising

The best of Chicago, straight to your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to get sent Chicago gems and cultural spots away from the crowds.

By entering your email you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

🙌
Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

Latest film reviews

The Lost Bus

Film

The Lost Bus

Matthew McConaugh stands between a bus load of kids and the 2018 California wildfires in Paul Greengrass’s thrilling survival story

Him

Film

Him

Gridiron and gore make a spiky mix in this gonzo Jordan Peele-produced horror flick

One Battle After Another

Film

One Battle After Another

Leonardo DiCaprio is a blast as a bumbling revolutionary in Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-packed, politically-charged romp

Love Local

Andersonville, Chicago: the ultimate guide to the neighborhood

Things to do

Andersonville, Chicago: the ultimate guide to the neighborhood

Chicago artist Jenny Vyas shares her favorite spots in the West Loop

Art

Chicago artist Jenny Vyas shares her favorite spots in the West Loop

Faheem Majeed shares his favorite spots in South Shore and beyond

Things to do

Faheem Majeed shares his favorite spots in South Shore and beyond

Best of the city

The best restaurants in Chicago

Restaurants

The best restaurants in Chicago

Plan your next meal with our guide to the city's best restaurants, updated monthly.

The best things to do in Chicago right now

Things to do

The best things to do in Chicago right now

Fill your day in the city with amazing activities, sights and offbeat destinations.

The best Chicago museums to explore

Museums

The best Chicago museums to explore

From acclaimed art museums to collections of artifacts, these local institutions don't disappoint.

Latest from around the world

Europe's best autumn walking destinations named – from the German hills to ‘Hawaii dupe’ islands

Travel

Europe's best autumn walking destinations named – from the German hills to ‘Hawaii dupe’ islands

Travel

Sad news: This popular night train service linking major European cities is getting axed

Sad news: This popular night train service linking major European cities is getting axed

Things to do

The 10 coolest neighbourhoods in Europe – from Borgerhout to Digbeth

The 10 coolest neighbourhoods in Europe – from Borgerhout to Digbeth

Things to do

One of Budapest’s most iconic thermal baths is closing for renovations until 2028

One of Budapest’s most iconic thermal baths is closing for renovations until 2028

Things to do

This is officially the best hotel in Florence in 2025, according to Time Out

This is officially the best hotel in Florence in 2025, according to Time Out

Travel

Is it safe to travel to Ibiza and Formentera? Latest advice as Spanish islands hit by severe flooding

Is it safe to travel to Ibiza and Formentera? Latest advice as Spanish islands hit by severe flooding

Travel

All the European airport, airline and transport strikes to watch out for right now

All the European airport, airline and transport strikes to watch out for right now

Time In

The 40 best Halloween songs of all time

Music

The 40 best Halloween songs of all time

Don't let your Halloween party flop with our list of the top spooky scary songs of all time

Here’s what’s new on Netflix in October 2025: 13 best movies and shows to watch

Film

Here’s what’s new on Netflix in October 2025: 13 best movies and shows to watch

'A House of Dynamite' explodes, 'Nobody Wants This' returns and Cillian Murphy is 'Steve'

Doja Cat has announced a massive European tour for 2026 – here’s how to get tickets

Music

Doja Cat has announced a massive European tour for 2026 – here’s how to get tickets

The ‘Say So’ singer will perform 13 total dates across the UK and Europe next year, including headlining a major European festival

Time In - movies we love

Here’s what’s new on Netflix in October 2025: 13 best movies and shows to watch

Movies

Here’s what’s new on Netflix in October 2025: 13 best movies and shows to watch

Movies

'One Battle After Another' review: DiCaprio is a blast in this politically-charged romp

'One Battle After Another' review: DiCaprio is a blast in this politically-charged romp

Movies

How historically accurate is Netflix’s ‘House of Guinness’?

How historically accurate is Netflix’s ‘House of Guinness’?

Movies

'The Lost Bus' review: Survival thriller barrels along at the speed of the fire itself

'The Lost Bus' review: Survival thriller barrels along at the speed of the fire itself

Movies

'Him' review: Gridiron and gore make a spiky mix in this Jordan Peele-produced horror

'Him' review: Gridiron and gore make a spiky mix in this Jordan Peele-produced horror

Movies

Best TV and streaming shows in 2025 (so far)

Best TV and streaming shows in 2025 (so far)

Movies

The 100 best movies of all time to watch right now

The 100 best movies of all time to watch right now

Get us in your inbox

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

facebook twitter instagram pinterest spotify

© 2025 Time Out England Limited and affiliated companies owned by Time Out Group Plc. All rights reserved. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out Digital Limited.