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.

Friedrich Schloßberg

Friedrich Schloßberg

At first, I tried to google all information on Chicago. Then I found InterNations and some of its local scouts gave me a personal tour.

Kristina Serou

Kristina Serou

It is great to live in the Windy City and to enjoy the American way of life. However, I am also glad to attend InterNations events to meet other expats.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Chicago

21,406
members in Chicago
154
Iranian members
24
monthly events
20
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.

Under the Spell of Flamenco!
Under the Spell of Flamenco!
Let's enjoy an evening of Flamenco at the Auditorium Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 pm. We will meet after the show in the lobby and will go to a nearby bar or restaurant for a drink. Prices start at $35 for Upper Box Seats. I will be in the Upper Left Box 36. For other seats, you can use th
Let's enjoy an evening of Flamenco at the Auditorium Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 pm. We will meet after the show in the lobby and will go to a nearby bar or restaurant for a drink. Prices start at $35 for Upper Box Seats. I will be in the Upper Left Box 36. For other seats, you can use th
Carmina Burana
Carmina Burana
Cantata based on 24 medieval poems Performed by Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus Composer: Carl Orff Purchase your ticket at https://www.lyricopera.org/ace-configuration/smartseat-reserve/?itemNumber=19012#/
Cantata based on 24 medieval poems Performed by Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus Composer: Carl Orff Purchase your ticket at https://www.lyricopera.org/ace-configuration/smartseat-reserve/?itemNumber=19012#/
InterNations Chicago Newcomer's Event @ Alhambra Palace
Hello All, 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 o
Hello All, 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 o
InterNations Chicago Official Event @ Kitchen & Kocktails!
Hey there! Let's get together before the holiday season begins at the newly opened Kitchen & Kocktails! Kitchen & Kocktails is a flashy bar lounge located in the heart of River North. They offer delicious southern comfort fare, a great happy hour from 4-7pm, plus delicious signature cocktails, all
Hey there! Let's get together before the holiday season begins at the newly opened Kitchen & Kocktails! Kitchen & Kocktails is a flashy bar lounge located in the heart of River North. They offer delicious southern comfort fare, a great happy hour from 4-7pm, plus delicious signature cocktails, all

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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!

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group

Iranian Expats in Chicago Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for Iranian expats in Chicago to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Windy City" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Chicago’s Iranian expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Iranians in Chicago.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Chicago.

Mingle with Fellow Iranians in Chicago at Our Events and Activities

Our Chicago community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Chicago’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore the USA’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow Iranian expats in your city and Iranians in the USA. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our Iranians living in Chicago.