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InterNations - The Place for Iranians in Chicago

Dorood bar shoma to all Iranians in Chicago! Searching for other Iranians in Chicago? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow Iranians for example, where in Chicago can I find a Iranian restaurant? Or where in Chicago can I find some nan-e kabab?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Chicago community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of Iranian expats, coming from all corners of Iran, from Tehran, Mashad, Isfahan, and many more.

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

154

Iranian members

monthly events

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Iranians 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 Iranians in Chicago.

Brewing Business Connections

24. September 2026, 23:00

2 attendees

Join fellow InterNations members and local business owners for an evening of networking, collaboration, and meaningful connections! 📅 Thursday, September 24th ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 (...) Protected content (...) Co-Hosted with the Alignable Alliance of Greater Chicago. Come expand your network, exc

Michigan Winery Bike Adventure

27. September 2026, 14:30

19 attendees

Join us for a fun day biking through Michigan wine country, stopping at several wineries along the way to enjoy good wine, beautiful scenery, and great company. 📍 Location: Michigan 🚲 Activity: Winery hopping by bike 🍷 Multiple winery stops 📅 Date: 09/27 ⏰ Time: TBA This will be a self-guided

Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song All Night Long!

1. October 2026, 02:00

2 attendees

Let's enjoy the Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song All Night Long concert at (...) Protected content (...) The concert starts at 7:30 pm. We will meet in the lobby at 7:00 pm. You can buy your ticket in the following link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lionel-richie-and-earth-wi

Concert With Maro, From Lisbon, Portugal!

3. October 2026, 02:00

8 attendees

Let’s enjoy an evening of live music with MARO, joined by Pedro Altério, Carbeau & Manuel Rocha at SPACE in Evanston! The concert starts at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. We plan to be inside by 7:30 PM to grab a drink and socialize before the show. MARO is a Portuguese multi-instrumental

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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!