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List of companies in the Chicago metropolitan area

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Fortune 500
companies based in metro Chicago
Chicago RankCompany NameUS Rank
1Archer Daniels Midland58
2United Airlines81
3Mondelez International122
4McDonald's170
5JLL175
6Kraft Heinz184
7Exelon189
8GE HealthCare217
9Northern Trust317
10Motorola Solutions378
11Conagra Brands381
12Molson Coors390
13Old Republic International439
Further information:
Companies in the Chicago metropolitan area

Source: Fortune 500 2026[1]

This is a list of companies in the Chicago metropolitan area. The Chicago metropolitan area – also known as "Chicagoland" – is the metropolitan area associated with the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its suburbs.[2] With an estimated population of 9.4 million people,[3] it is the third largest metropolitan area in the United States[4] and the region most connected to the city through geographic, social, economic, and cultural ties.

Architecture and engineering

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Construction

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Real estate

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Consumer

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Consumer goods

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Apparel and accessories

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Gifts and collectables

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Home furnishings and equipment

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Household goods

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Music equipment

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Personal care

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Restaurants

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Tools

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Education and reference

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Retail

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Art supplies

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Broadlines

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Business-to-business

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Electronics

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Florists

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Grocery/convenience

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Hardware

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Office supplies and stationery

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Softlines

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Services

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Sports, games, and toys

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Energy

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Financial services

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Banks

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Credit and payments

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Exchanges

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Insurance

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Investments

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Private equity and hedge funds

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Food and beverages

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Beverages

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Distribution

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Food

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Ingredients

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Manufacturing

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Restaurant chains

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Healthcare

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Health services

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Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

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Pharmacy

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Provider goods and services

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Industrial

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Agricultural equipment

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Automotive

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Building materials

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Chemicals

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Glass

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Metals

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Packaging

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Plumbing and piping

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Tools

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Other

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Media and entertainment

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Entertainment

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Music

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Online

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Publishing

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TV, film, and radio

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Professional and business services

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Accounting

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Design

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Management consulting

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Marketing and public relations

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Recruiting, human resources and payroll

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Technology consulting

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Technology

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Distribution

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Hardware

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Internet

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Manufacturing

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Services

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Software

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Telecommunications and networking

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Video games

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Travel and transportation

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Aviation support

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Consumer travel

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Freight

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Rail

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Road

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Services

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Out of state and foreign companies with a major presence

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There are other large corporations with an established presence in Chicago and/or its suburbs (but whose corporate headquarters are located elsewhere), including:

Autos

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Consumer

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Energy

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Financial services

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Food, beverages and agriculture

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Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

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Industrial

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Media

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Professional services

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Technology

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Travel and transportation

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 Companies in Chicago". June 4, 2026 – via US500.
  2. ↑ "The suburbs are not Chicago, but more Chicagoland unity is needed". Streetsblog Chicago. June 22, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Chicago metro area population 2020". Statista. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014 - United States -- Combined Statistical Area; and for Puerto Rico 2014 Population Estimates" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. March 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ Bianchi, Laura (January 6, 2017). "Mini profile of architect Adrian Smith". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  6. ↑ Goldsborough, Bob (March 9, 2016). "Cubs chairman building $11 million mansion on Wilmette lakefront". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Taylor (October 14, 2016). "Baird & Warner Good Will Network Donates $100,000 to Chicagoland Charities". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  8. ↑ State, Illinois. Office of Secretary of (1909). Certified List of Domestic and Foreign Corporations for the Year. Secretary of State. p. 71. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  9. ↑ Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Trademarks. U.S. Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office. 1996. p. TM7. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  10. ↑ Pleijsier, H. (2008). Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles: Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos and Ukuleles 1883-1940. Centerstream Pub. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-57424-227-0. Retrieved January 31, 2017. The new Lyon & Healy Building, situated in downtown Chicago at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Wabash ...
  11. ↑ Liebenson, Donald (January 24, 2014). "Chicago Review Press acquires Academy Chicago Publishers". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  12. ↑ Plunkett, J.W. (2005). Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2006. Plunkett Research Limited. p. 579. ISBN 978-1-59392-055-5. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  13. ↑ Sky, Blue (November 17, 2016). "Bucketfeet rocks local art and global inspiration at West Loop office". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  14. ↑ Media, A.; Wallace, R. (2004). The National JobBank 2005. Adams Media Corporation. p. 47. ISBN 978-1-59337-104-3. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  15. ↑ Media, A.; Wallace, R. (2004). The National JobBank 2005. Adams Media Corporation. p. 258. ISBN 978-1-59337-104-3. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Beam Suntory moving HQ to Merchandise Mart". February 28, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  17. ↑ "McDonald's officially opens HQ in Chicago, leaving Oak Brook campus behind". Chicago Tribune. February 28, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Dentsu Group Worldwide Offices as of Jan 1, 2019" (PDF). Dentsu Group. January 1, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Pasta maker Barilla moving Americas HQ to Northbrook". March 15, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Our Agencies | IPG". IPG. Interpublic Group. Retrieved December 8, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  21. ↑ "New tenant Yelp wastes no time expanding at Merchandise Mart". February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
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