Living in Chicago
Chicago offers students a wealth of life-changing experiences. Our graduates become energized and inspired by how different cultures, ethnicities, lifestyles, and perspectives converge, blend and thrive in the city.
In addition to a true international experience, Chicago offers these invigorating opportunities for exploration:
- Professional baseball, basketball, football, soccer and lacrosse teams Major art museums and independent galleries
- Live music, including festivals such as Lollapalooza and Pitchfork
- Broadway-type and fringe-theatre productions
- Renowned architecture from Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe and others
- Stunning prairie vistas and Lake Michigan breezes
- Fine dining, artisanal foods and events, including the Kendall College-hosted Chicago Wine and Food Festival
Students also appreciate Chicago's central location to other major American and Canadian destinations. Served by O'Hare and Midway International Airports, Chicago is just two hours away from Boston, Montreal, New Orleans, New York and more. Just three to four hours away are Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle/Vancouver.
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