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Discover the city all day long with our guide to 24 hour Chicago.
Discover the city all day long with our guide to 24 hour Chicago.

24 hours in Chicago

Discover all the top places in Chicago for late night drinking, dining and clubbing—or soak up the best of the city in just 24 hours
Written by Brent DiCrescenzo
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We may not officially be "The City That Never Sleeps," but Chicago is not exactly "Nap Town," either. The Windy City offers loads of late-night options. Last call at the best bars in Chicago is later than most cities, going until 4am or 5am. Considering we invented house music, you can bet there are some amazing dance clubs. You can go straight from boogying to brunch in Chicago. There are options for things to do around the clock. Or, if one 24-hour cycle is all you have in our town, we'll tell you how to see the best of Chicago in only one day.

How to see Chicago in 24 hours

The Cheap itinerary
Things to do

The Cheap itinerary

Don't worry, there will be no freegan dumpster diving—though we are sending you to some dive bars
The Partier itinerary
Things to do

The Partier itinerary

The party in Chicago never stops, so brace your livers and slap on your boogie shoes
The Baller itinerary
Things to do

The Baller itinerary

Well, look who's fancy. You want to make it rain in Chicago? Easily done.

Late-night Chicago

Best diners in Chicago
Restaurants

Best diners in Chicago

A great diner can give you everything you're looking for—burgers, late-night snacks, breakfast
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