based on 15 experiences from female travelers
Felt super safe! Great city! Loved the Bean, Navy Pier and getting to experience the city from a locals perspective. I cannot wait until I get to come back! Thank you so much for having me and welcoming me to your country/city!!!!
Posted: July 8, 2025Nice city! Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza is 10 times better than Giordano’s. Most of the times it’s cheaper to by souvenir (or anything else) at target or CVS. River cruise is a must and online you can find better deals. Once you are done with the city center, west town and especially Milwaukee avenue is nice with a lot of second hand shops and cool cafes: a neighborhood with hippy vibes.
Posted: May 7, 2025I loved staying in Chicago and although all the talk you hear about how dangerous it is compared to other cities I felt super safe. I loved the architecture boat tour and all the different things Chicago had to offer. Also loved that Chicago is super walkable!
Posted: March 10, 2025I was so surprised about Chicago. I actually felt way safer than in my hometown. The locals were so nice and there were so many green spots downtown. The only thing is that food is super expensive there.
Posted: March 3, 2025I felt great in Chicago between the years. Perfect city to walk around, go up the towers and enjoy the views. And the Chinatown in Chicago was great. Especially the community center. I loved to go there and relax!
Posted: August 14, 2024Experienced: December, 2019Did a quick weekend trip to Chicago with the girls for a bachelorette party. We had dinner at the Dearborn and Wakamono, both 5/5. We tried out The DISCO since it has 4 levels but it was pretty small and crowded so we ended up at Three Dots and A Dash and the vibe there was much more chill but fun! We mostly traveled by Uber but when we did walk around we felt safe.
Posted: May 14, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Based on 48 local experiences
Based on 48 local experiences
Leann
In most neighborhoods, Chicago is very safe. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t walk with headphones after dark. If taking the train (CTA) after dark, sit in the car with the operator. Have fun!!
Posted: July 26, 2025Clara
I just got here so, I’m discovering so far. I will say that it is okay but don’t go out at night alone and be with some people with you. It is a nice city but always stay on your feet. It is really getting better over the years and there is so many stuff to do in here.
Posted: July 26, 2025