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Chicago Tourism Statistics: 56.8M Visitors in 2025
Chicago, in Illinois, United States, recorded 56.8 million visitors in 2025, Choose Chicago reports. AirROI estimates 209,560 Airbnb stays in Chicago in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,095,758
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 89%
Key facts
Chicago Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Choose Chicago puts Chicago at 56.8 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Chicago at 209,560 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Chicago added up to 1,095,758 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Chicago lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 47 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Chicago in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Chicago ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Chicago in October were booked furthest ahead, about 70 days, against 24 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 89% of Chicago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Mexico at 1.6% and Canada at 1.6% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Chicago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Chicago was the top origin city at 5.8%, ahead of New York at 3.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Chicago first for Airbnb stays among the 15 towns it lists in Illinois in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Chicago?
Choose Chicago counted 56.8 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56.8 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Chicago | 2025 | Choose Chicago |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Chicago
Chicago had 6,433 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 209,560 stays and 1,095,758 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 47 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 6,433
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 209,560
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,095,758
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 47 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Chicago?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Chicago in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: September, August, June, May, July, October, March, November, December, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.5% | 51 days |
| August | 10.2% | 57 days |
| June | 10.1% | 57 days |
| May | 9.3% | 50 days |
| July | 9.3% | 65 days |
| October | 8.8% | 70 days |
| March | 7.6% | 33 days |
| November | 7.5% | 42 days |
| December | 7.5% | 31 days |
| April | 7.3% | 37 days |
| February | 6.0% | 25 days |
| January | 5.9% | 24 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Chicago Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Chicago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (89%), and the top countries abroad were Mexico at 1.6% and Canada at 1.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Chicago was the top origin city at 5.8%, ahead of New York at 3.4%. The figures rest on 603,234 reviews, written over many years.
89% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 89%
- From abroad 11%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Chicago
How many tourists visit Chicago?
Chicago had 56.8 million visitors in 2025, according to Choose Chicago. AirROI estimates 209,560 Airbnb stays in Chicago in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Chicago?
The busiest Airbnb month in Chicago in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Chicago?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Chicago in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 24 days ahead, against 70 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Chicago?
A typical Airbnb stay in Chicago lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 47 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.3 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Chicago come from?
Of Chicago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 89% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Mexico at 1.6% and Canada at 1.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Chicago at 5.8%, ahead of New York at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Choose Chicago counts visitors (56.8 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 209,560 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 209,560 stays at 5.23 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 603,234 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.