How Big Is Chicago?
Chicago covers approximately 590 square kilometers (228 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in Illinois. That's roughly the same size as Tokyo.
Chicago on the Map
Chicago's Geography
Chicago is a city in United States, in the state of Illinois. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.
How Long and Wide Is Chicago?
Chicago spans about 42 km (26 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 34 km (21 mi) from east to west.
Similar in Size
How Big Is Chicago Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 105 km² (41 sq mi) | 6× smaller |
| San Francisco | 121 km² (47 sq mi) | 4.9× smaller |
| Boston | 124 km² (48 sq mi) | 4.8× smaller |
| Montreal | 432 km² (167 sq mi) | 27% smaller |
| Chicago | 590 km² (228 sq mi) | — |
| Tokyo | 619 km² (239 sq mi) | about the same size |
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | about the same size |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 32% larger |
| Los Angeles | 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) | 2.1× larger |
Places in Chicago
Length and width are measured from the outline on the map. Sources: United States Census Bureau. How we calculate this