5 Things You Need to Know Before Moving To Chicago

Vivian Tran
4 min readJul 10, 2020
Photo by Sawyer Bengtson on Unsplash

1. There is more to Chicago than “The Bean”.

If you have ever been to Chicago or seen pictures of it. You will probably recognize the famous Cloud Gate aka “The Bean”. This is located in Millenium Park which in The Loop. The Loop is a hustle and bustle area but the city has a lot more to offer.

Chicago consists of several neighborhoods. Each one unique and different from the rest. Before moving, consider visiting the different neighborhoods to find out what is best for you.

Photo by Johannes Krupinski on Unsplash

Popular Chicago Neighborhoods

  • The Loop
  • Lincoln Park
  • Wicker Park
  • Old Town
  • Boystown
  • Logan Square
  • Humbolt Park
  • Uptown
  • Andersonville
  • Edgewater
  • Chinatown
  • Evanston

2. You will NOT need a car.

Driving in Chicago is a task in itself. Drivers tend to be very aggressive. There are…

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