This is a list of companies in the Chicago metropolitan area. The [Chicago metropolitan area](https://bliptext.com/articles/chicago-metropolitan-area) – also known as "Chicagoland" – is the metropolitan area associated with the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its suburbs. With an estimated population of 9.4 million people, it is the third largest metropolitan area in the United States and the region most connected to the city through geographic, social, economic, and cultural ties.

Architecture and engineering

Construction

Real estate

Consumer

Consumer goods

Apparel and accessories

Gifts and collectables

Home furnishings and equipment

Household goods

Music equipment

Personal care

Restaurants

Tools

Education and reference

Retail

Art supplies

Broadlines

Business-to-business

Electronics

Florists

Grocery/convenience

Hardware

Office supplies and stationery

Softlines

Services

Sports, games, and toys

Energy

Financial services

Banks

Credit and payments

Exchanges

Insurance

Investments

Private equity and hedge funds

Food and beverages

Beverages

Distribution

Food

Ingredients

Manufacturing

Restaurant chains

Healthcare

Health services

Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

Pharmacy

Provider goods and services

Industrial

Agricultural equipment

Automotive

Building materials

Chemicals

Glass

Metals

Packaging

Plumbing and piping

Tools

Other

Media and entertainment

Entertainment

Music

Online

Publishing

TV, film, and radio

Professional and business services

Accounting

Design

Legal

Management consulting

Marketing and public relations

Recruiting, human resources and payroll

Technology consulting

Technology

Distribution

Hardware

Internet

Manufacturing

Services

Software

Telecommunications and networking

Video games

Travel and transportation

Aviation support

Consumer travel

Freight

Rail

Road

Services

Out of state and foreign companies with a major presence

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

Autos

Consumer

Energy

Financial services

Food, beverages and agriculture

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

Industrial

Media

Professional services

Technology

Travel and transportation