Chicago Billboards

Billboard and Out-of-Home Advertising in Chicago

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As the third-largest media market in the United States, Chicago is a key hub for marketers and advertisers to reach audiences across various demographics and industries.

Demographics & Diversity

A vibrant and diverse landscape, advertisers in Chicago can engage with a wide variety of audiences across the designated market area.

  • Population of over 2.7 million residents within the city and 9.5 million people across the broader metropolitan area
  • Third largest designated market area (DMA) in the US
  • Average age of 35 years old, with a fairly even distribution among age groups

Income & Education

Chicago stands as a top-10 financial and trading hub in the United States, making it an important economic and cultural center in the nation.

  • Median household income within the city exceeding $71,000
  • 35 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Chicago
  • Over 43% of Chicagoans hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Home to more than 100 colleges, universities, and higher-education institutions

Transportation & Travel

Chicago's extensive transportation network caters to a dynamic and mobile audience, giving advertisers opportunities to engage with a high volume of commuters and travelers.

  • 2 major airports, including O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest in the world
  • Over 1.2 million commuters travel into Chicago daily
  • Eight ‘L’ train lines with over 140 stations
  • Over 50 million visitors travel to Chicago annually, including tourists, business travelers, and convention attendees

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See our curated billboard and screen packages tailored for specific audiences around top advertising verticals in Chicago. Each package includes diverse environments, venue types, and demographics to boost brand visibility.

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Types of billboards and OOH formats in Chicago

Outdoor

Billboards
Urban Panels
Av. CPM
$8.2
$8.6
Potential daily impressions per screen
+32k
+14k
Common sizing
20ft x 60ft14ft x 48ft
4ft x 6ft10ft x 8ft8ft x 16ft

Transit

Subway
Av. CPM
$5
Potential daily impressions per screen
+135k
Common sizing
2ft x 2ft

Place-Based

Office Buildings
Colleges
Gyms
Av. CPM
$9.6
$10
$5.6
Potential daily impressions per screen
+62k
+3.4M
+88k
Common sizing
4ft x 6ft
4ft x 6ft10ft x 8ft8ft x 16ft
4ft x 6ft2ft x 2ft

Retail

Malls
Liquor Stores
Av. CPM
$6.1
$5.1
Potential daily impressions per screen
+600k
+48k
Common sizing
4ft x 6ft10ft x 8ft
4ft x 6ft2ft x 4ft2ft x 2ft

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