Dating in Chicago
Chicago is one of the ten biggest cities in the United States, home to about 2.7 million people.
A few date ideas in Chicago
Try a Lineup in Chicago
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in Chicago
First impression
Six people near Chicago, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Dating in Chicago at a glance
- Population
- 2.7 million
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Lineups run on
- Central Time
- To Washington
- 957 km
- Closest place
- Cicero · 9 km
Universities in Chicago
Ways to date in Chicago
Neighbourhoods in Chicago
- West Town
- Near North Side
- South Lawndale
- Logan Square
- Lincoln Park
- Chicago Lawn
- South Shore
- Brighton Park
- Gage Park
- New City
- Avondale
- North Lawndale
- North Center
- Lower West Side
- Bridgeport
- Chicago Loop
- West Lawn
- Greater Grand Crossing
- West Englewood
- Chatham
- Hyde Park
- Englewood
- Woodlawn
- Near South Side
- Grand Boulevard
- East Garfield Park
- Douglas
- West Elsdon
- West Garfield Park
- Kenwood
- McKinley Park
- Ukrainian Village
- Chicago Ridge
- Parkway Garden Homes
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Questions about dating in Chicago
Is Pop or Keep available in Chicago?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in the United States, including Chicago and the rest of Illinois. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
How do I meet singles in Chicago on Pop or Keep?
Tap Enter Lineup. You'll get six people near Chicago inside balloons. Pop down to three or four on looks, then down to two or three on dealbreakers. The survivors get 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out, and the last balloon standing turns gold and opens a chat.
Is Pop or Keep free in Chicago?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.
Can I use Pop or Keep while visiting Chicago?
Yes. Your Lineup is built from people near where you are, so if you're visiting Chicago, you'll see people from Chicago and places like Cicero.
Is it safe to date on Pop or Keep in Chicago?
Every account is verified by email and every photo is checked before it can appear in a Lineup. For first dates in Chicago, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you'll be, and read our safety tips.