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Minimalist map poster · United States
Chicago Map Poster & Print
41.8500° N / 87.6500° W
A vast street grid pressed against Lake Michigan, split by a forked river and crossed by long diagonal avenues.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Chicago in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Chicago, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Chicago at home
The map
About this Chicago map poster
Chicago is one of the clearest grid cities in the world. Addresses are numbered from a single origin at State and Madison streets downtown, and the streets run north–south and east–west with remarkable regularity, usually eight blocks to the mile. Cutting across the grid are a handful of older diagonal routes, such as Milwaukee, Ogden and Archer avenues, which follow early trails into the city.
To the east, the grid stops at Lake Michigan, and a long chain of lakefront parks runs along much of the shoreline, from Lincoln Park in the north to Jackson Park in the south. The Chicago River enters the lake beside the Loop and splits into north and south branches, famous for having had its flow reversed in 1900 to carry water away from the lake.
The Loop, the downtown business district, takes its name from the ring of elevated rail tracks that circles it. A Chicago map poster makes the logic of the city visible at once: the ruled grid, the angled diagonals, the branching river and the long clean edge of the lake, all of it holding together across a very large area.
- Population
- 2.7 million
- Coordinates
- 41.8500° N / 87.6500° W
- Elevation
- 179 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Chicago, Illinois
River branches
The Chicago River runs inland from the lake and divides into a north and a south branch, a Y shape threaded with bridges near downtown.
Diagonal avenues
Several old routes run at an angle across the regular grid, creating triangular blocks and six-way intersections that stand out immediately against the square pattern.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chicago
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Chicago
A map that means something
Chicagoans often identify with a neighbourhood, a side of town or a stretch of the lakefront, and the grid makes it easy to find your own corner on the map. It also works well for anyone who has moved away and misses the city.
Add a title, a subtitle with a year or neighbourhood, and your own coordinates. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, then order a print from a nearby partner or download the HD files for $9.
Order the Chicago posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Chicago map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chicago poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Chicago poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Chicago poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Chicago poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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