Categories: Locations & Markets

Advertising in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois is the third most populous city in the U.S., with over 2,700,000 residents and a huge influx of visitors each year, making it a top market for out-of-home (OOH) advertising.

Internationally famous, Chicago is full of landmarks that offer a wealth of amazing advertising locations.

~504,000

Monthly visitors to Millennium Park

902,000+

Monthly visitors to Navy Pier

Art hubs like Millennium Park draw huge crowds, and it’s within walking distance of Navy Pier.

A Walkable OOH Hub

Downtown Chicago is super walkable, which makes it an OOH hub. Walk down any street, from Michigan Avenue to side streets, and you’ll see ad after ad, from static and digital billboards to kiosks.

Transit Advertising

The city’s large public transportation system, the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), makes transit advertising a goldmine:

129 bus routes
8 train routes
224 miles of track

Iconic Wallscapes

Downtown Chicago is also home to a huge number of wallscapes, perfect for making a lasting impression. One on the side of a building in Chinatown has become something of a local OOH icon.

Advertise in Chicago

From landmarks to transit to wallscapes, Chicago offers endless ways to reach residents and visitors.

Find Chicago Billboards

Sydney Deibert

Share
Published by
Sydney Deibert

Recent Posts

What Size Billboard Is Right for Your Campaign?

When planning a billboard campaign, location is paramount, but billboard size can be just as important. Different billboard sizes serve…

4 days ago

How to Buy a Billboard: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying a billboard might seem complicated if you’ve never done it before, but the process is actually pretty straightforward. From…

2 weeks ago

Billboard Design File Guide: What File Type, Resolution, and Specs Do You Need?

Designing a billboard doesn’t need to get overly technical. But sending the right file, in the right size, format, and…

3 weeks ago

How OOH Creates “Familiarity Bias” for Brands

Why do some brands feel instantly recognizable, even when you’ve never purchased from them? Often, it comes down to repetition.…

1 month ago

Why Great OOH Campaigns Feel Bigger Than Ads

The best out-of-home advertising doesn’t just promote a business. It becomes part of the environment around it. Think about the…

1 month ago

What Size Should a Billboard Be?

When planning a billboard campaign, size matters. But bigger isn’t always better. The right billboard size depends on Location Viewing…

2 months ago