based on 14 experiences from female travelers
Nice 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, 2024I felt very safe in Chicago, it is a wonderful city, although many people say it is a dangerous city, I felt safe. In Chicago, you must try their famous pizza, visit the beach and Skydeck. I can say that is the most beautiful city.
Posted: February 10, 2024Based on 44 local experiences
Based on 44 local experiences
I’m not in the city yet, so I don’t really have an opinion on that. But as a solo female traveler, I’d be a bit worried if I had to take an Uber home after dinner instead of using public transport, especially if I’m out with my friends.
Posted: June 2, 2025Chicago is a highly segregated city with some neighborhoods being extremely safe and others more volatile. Having said that, the common stereotypes about South Side being unsafe are completely false. I've lived most of my US-life in the South Side and any groping/harassment I experienced was in downtown where I went to school. Stay alert on the streets (no texting), and walk confidently when you're alone. Like you know the city
Posted: April 20, 2025