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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Chicago

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Chicago! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Chicago? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Chicago your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Chicago. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Chicago

21,406

members in Chicago

902

German members

monthly events

481

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Germans at our events in Chicago

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Chicago.

Broken Shaker

1. April 2026, 23:30

1 attendees

Let's celebrate happy hour at one of the swankest bars in town. The Broken shaker offers the best selection of mixed drinks in the River North neighborhood. The non alcoholic selection is equally impressive. We will meet in the Broken shaker bar and enjoy some adult beverages. Non alcoholic options

Film & Brew Night - Sci Fi

2. April 2026, 01:00

3 attendees

Project Hail Mary Screening with new and old INs film buffs

Saturday Morning Run

4. April 2026, 15:00

2 attendees

Six-mile run from Streeterville to Diversey Harbor. Come run with us (or walk/run, or walk) on a Saturday morning. We’ll meet at (...) Protected content (...) Once assembled, we usually run under Lake Shore Drive to the path, run up the lake to Fullerton or Diversey, and return to Lakeshore Park

InterNations Chicago Newcomers Event @Starbucks Reserve Roastery

18. April 2026, 01:30

19 attendees

New in Chicago? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers and specially organized for members who are new in our community. Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the InterNations Chicago Community has to offer. The e

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!