InterNations - A Place for Swiss in Chicago

Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni to all Swiss in Chicago! Would you like to meet fellow Swiss expats in Chicago? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Swiss, e.g. where in Chicago your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get rösti?

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 Swiss expats, hailing from Zurich, Bern, Geneva and all regions of Switzerland.

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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
115
Swiss members
24
monthly events
20
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Swiss 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 Swiss in Chicago.

Free Cross Cultural Comedy Show
Free Cross Cultural Comedy Show
Her Pakistani parents work long hours and her American teachers don’t understand her culture, but Sofia is a girl determined to fit in. Latchkey Larki is a comedy show about a Gen Xer growing up at the crossroads of two cultures…and the television sitcoms that provide her real education.
Her Pakistani parents work long hours and her American teachers don’t understand her culture, but Sofia is a girl determined to fit in. Latchkey Larki is a comedy show about a Gen Xer growing up at the crossroads of two cultures…and the television sitcoms that provide her real education.
VIR DAS… Stand Up Comic
VIR DAS… Stand Up Comic
Indian comedian Vir Das is performing his "Hey Stranger: A Tour of the World" show in Chicago at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 8 PM, as part of his current global tour. Tickets are available through various sites. Background: Vir Das has a strong connection to Chicago, having
Indian comedian Vir Das is performing his "Hey Stranger: A Tour of the World" show in Chicago at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 8 PM, as part of his current global tour. Tickets are available through various sites. Background: Vir Das has a strong connection to Chicago, having
A Saturday in Chinatown
A Saturday in Chinatown
The Chinese New Year fell on Tuesday, February 17. This is a great excuse to go to Chinatown to see how they're preparing for the Lunar New Year parade. We will meet at a museum, then walk to see the main icons of the neighborhood and get some snacks or find a place to eat so we can talk about the
The Chinese New Year fell on Tuesday, February 17. This is a great excuse to go to Chinatown to see how they're preparing for the Lunar New Year parade. We will meet at a museum, then walk to see the main icons of the neighborhood and get some snacks or find a place to eat so we can talk about the
InterNations Chicago Official Event @ the Godfrey (River North)
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
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

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Why Swiss expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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What Swiss expats have to say about living in Chicago

Here you can find some of the most interesting we get about expat life in Chicago. We grouped them into positive and negative opinions. Here are the positive ones.

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The US is a land of opportunity, although less so now than before. But it's enormous and entails many different climates, regions and ways of life.
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USA has so much to offer in terms of nature, different geographies, climates, wildlife, and with that the opportunities for all sorts of leisure activities.
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The professional opportunities here are excellent.
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It's wonderful having a great place to live!
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What Swiss expats don't like about life in Chicago

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It is hard to find a job unless you have exceptional qualifications, or have graduated from a Swiss institution. There is absence of ways to bond with the locals which makes it hard to connect with the country emotionally.
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A significant downside is that women are not treated equally as men. Not enough support for working women ( e.g. day cares).
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Taxes are high here.
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Most people here are very superficial and quite ignorant in terms of knowing about the rest of the world and other societies.
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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

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Swiss Expats in Chicago Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Swiss expats in Chicago are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Windy City" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Chicago’s Swiss expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Swiss expats in Chicago.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Chicago to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Swiss in Chicago at Our Events

Our Chicago community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Chicago’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Swiss expats to discover the picturesque landscapes of the South. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Switzerland in your local community and meet Swiss in the USA in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Swiss living in Chicago!

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