CHICAGO

Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the U.S., with a population of approximately 2.7 million (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023). Its diverse population, dense transit system, and major events generate billions of outdoor ad impressions annually.

REACH

  • AUDIENCE SCALE

    Chicago’s outdoor advertising network reaches all 77 neighborhoods, with visibility across downtown, local districts, and major commuter routes.

  • COMMUTER TRAFFIC

    Over 23 million monthly rides on CTA trains and buses. Another 40 million annual trips on Pace buses connect city and suburbs.

  • SUBURBAN REACH

    Coverage spans 6 counties and 284 municipalities in the surrounding metro area, reaching more than 8.3 million residents.

FORMATS

  • Static billboards

    This low-hung billboard features a convenient 14x48 ratio. It also benefits from the parking lot below, which lends it a clear read to traffic traveling through the heart of Chicago.

  • Bikeshare stations

    Bike share Stations are located throughout Chicago, with 700+ locations city wide. Create an impactful brand moment by pairing the Bike share Poster with the adjacent Dock Wrap.

  • street furniture

    Bus shelters, City Information Panels, and Premium Synced Shelters reach 2M adults across the city. Total urban coverage includes The Loop, Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, West Loop, Wicker Park, and more.

  • billboards

    Large-format digital billboards provide unmatched access to the nearly 80% of Chicagoans that commute by car. Coverage along the Kennedy, Eisenhower, Stevenson, Dan Ryan, Edens & Bishop Ford Expressways.

city events

Lollapalooza

  • August 1-4, 2025

  • Over 400,000 attendees across 4 days.

Chicago Marathon

  • October 12, 2025

  • Over 45,000 runners, 1.5M spectators.

Air and Water Show

  • August 16-17 (rehersals Aug 15) 2025

  • 1 million+ spectators over the weekend.

Pride Parade & Festival

  • Last weekend of June (June 29, 2025)

  • 1 million+ attendees.

Taste of Chicago

  • September 5-7, 2025

  • Hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Thanksgiving Parade

  • November 27, 2025

  • Over 100,000 people line State Street on the morning of the parade.