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, 2019Based on 49 local experiences
Based on 49 local experiences
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Chicago is very safe during the day and on most public transit 24/7. I would avoid the red line alone after dark, but it depends on what day it is and where you’re going tbh. I don’t think Chicago is anymore dangerous than anywhere else for a woman alone after dark. The Loop is also very safe during the day, but it does get eerily empty at night sometimes so I would stick to main streets that have frequent police patrols.
Posted: August 26, 2025