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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.

A Monday in the Stockyards

7. September 2026, 18:00

6 attendees

You know them, you've heard about them, you've never been there. The Stockyards! Let's celebrate Labor Day weekend exploring neighborhoods with labor & industrial heritage. On Monday, join me for coffee and a treat to gather ourselves and then join my favorite non-profit on a 2-hour walking tour.

Tasty Thursday and Hot Air Balloon Glow

10. September 2026, 23:30

2 attendees

Tasty Thursdays in the Park is a family-friendly summer event featuring music and a rotating lineup of food trucks offering delicious bites for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax in the park, and enjoy a great evening of food, music, and community fun. September Event - Balloon Glow Foo

Salsa Beach Party!

11. September 2026, 00:30

8 attendees

Let's party taking a Salsa dance class, listening to Latin music, mingling, having a drink and dancing the night away to the rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Mambo, Cha-Cha, and Kizomba at the beach! The activity is held at (...) Protected content (...) There will be a liquor bar and food service.

InterNations Chicago Newcomers Event @Starbucks Reserve Roastery

19. September 2026, 01:30

17 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!