This doesn't mean that these are the only "good" neighborhoods, but rather that these communities are commonly considered great places to stay or live for people who have never lived in or visited Chicago before. Neighborhoods that are recommended for visitors and new Chicago residents to find lodging in are marked with a star (✶) symbol. If you are looking for a specific neighborhood, be sure to use CTRL+F to search for it! These sub-neighborhood names have been bolded to make them more visible. Some of the neighborhoods listed here have several sub-neighborhoods listed in their descriptions.
For a complete map of Chicago bus and rail lines, please see this PDF. See this link for a map and more information.Īll Chicago neighborhoods are accessible by CTA bus, and many are accessible by rail, whether it be the CTA's L (intra-city subway/elevated rail) or Metra (suburban commuter rail). For example, the neighborhood of Lakeview is also the name of the Community Area in which it resides, but also contains the sub-neighborhoods of Boystown and Wrigleyville. These community areas are used for statistical and urban planning purposes, and many are divided further into distinct neighborhoods. The City of Chicago is officially divided into 77 well-defined Community Areas. This guide serves as an introduction to some of the city's most notable neighborhoods. Please check back again soon! Chicago Neighborhood GuideĬhicago is a city of neighborhoods.