College dating in Chicago
Swiping in Chicago between lectures gets old. A Lineup is a game: six faces in six balloons, a pin on your finger, and three rounds to find the one that stays.
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.
Why it works for students and young singles in Chicago
It’s a game
Press the pin into a balloon to pop it. Leaving one floating is the like.
Near campus
Your Lineup is built from people close to where you are.
Done between classes
Rounds are timed. A full Lineup takes a few minutes.
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 college dating in Chicago
Can students use Pop or Keep in Chicago?
Yes, if you’re 18 or older. Your Lineup is made of people near you, so in Chicago that often means people around campus.
Is it free for students?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free.
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.
Is Pop or Keep free in Chicago?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.