Italians in Chicago - Find Jobs, Events & other Expats

InterNations - A Place for Italians in Chicago

Buongiorno to all Italians in Chicago! Would you like to meet fellow Italian expats in Chicago? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Italians, e.g. where in Chicago your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get minestrone?

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 Italian expats, hailing from Rome, Napoli, Milan and all regions of Italy.

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

457

Italian members

monthly events

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Italians 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 Italians in Chicago.

InterNations Chicago Official Event @ the Godfrey (River North)

6. March 2026, 01:30

79 attendees

Come join us for a fun early Spring evening in the heart of River North! Located at the Godfrey Hotel, I|O is one of Chicago's largest indoor/outdoor rooftop lounges with a state-of-the-art retractable glass roof. The Godfrey will have all their Halloween decorations set up for you to enjoy. Revel

HOLI HAI🫟🫟 Festival of Colors

7. March 2026, 19:30

7 attendees

Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating spring, love, new beginnings, known as the "Festival of Colors," where people joyfully throw colored powders & water, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil & the arrival of spring after winter. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it marks the divine love of R

International Comedian Max Amini Live!

9. March 2026, 00:45

3 attendees

Get ready to laugh hard and laugh smart with Max Amini, an Iranian-American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and director who’s taking comedy worldwide. Known for his high-energy, sharp, and culturally nuanced humor, Max has toured globally and appeared on hit shows like NBC’s Heroes, Netflix’s R

The Other Witch by Nejla Yatkin

9. March 2026, 01:00

2 attendees

Let’s enjoy this rare opportunity to experience Nejla Yatkin’s visceral and spellbinding embodiment of the Witch Archetype: fierce, untamed, and deeply human. The Other Witch is a bold solo work that merges contemporary dance, ritual, video, music, and text to reawaken the ancient figure of the Wi

Want to meet other Italians at our events?

Our Global Partners

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!