35 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO CHICAGO (Living in Chicago Vlog)
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- In this video I share the 35 things you need to know before moving to Chicago.
As a Chicago native who grew up in Florida, I'm happy to be back living in my hometown. I've compiled this list of moving to Chicago tips to help you out with your move to Chicago.
In the comments share what you think people should know before moving to Chicago.
From choosing a neighborhood in Chicago, to cost of living in Chicago, to safety in Chicago, to things to do in Chicago, this video covers a lot of ground.
After growing up in South Florida, I came back to Chicago for graduate school and then finally moved back again in 2016.
I hope you enjoy this Chicago vlog about how to move to Chicago in 2020. Feel free to suggest new video topics in the comments below!!
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What up y'all, thanks so much for watching! I hope you find this Moving to Chicago guide useful, reply to this comment with your #1 moving tip! Take care!! Peace & Blessings
Go Luis Gusto I enjoy all of your videos! It’s like taking a history class in person! I can’t wait until this pandemic is over, so I can come and visit
I really appreciate that! I love sharing the history of the city, there are so many things to discover. Hope you can visit Chicago soon!
@@LuisGustoComedy bro I'm from D. I live in sarasota now ...you nailed the midwest love vs bs southern hospitality ...especially when to ur colored
@Jaylen-Ree Wilson damn sound just like me ..I'm always saying how big cities are nice and people down here talk about crime and traffic ...they live in a non cultural bubble ...lmk if looking for roommate in future lol
@Jaylen-Ree Wilson lol u good bro ..enjoy the city
Lived in Chicago my whole life I didn't know y'all loved us like this 😭
Best city in the world 💯
@OH Yeh! of course we have problems as most other major cities do but you have to realize the crime in Chicago is segregated. Where these crimes take place and happen the most at vs. Where you actually are at
@@YGGVELL Can you please elaborate more on this, I'm interested in what you are trying to say
@@sheneedsyrruup Im saying most of the crimes are in local communities that tourist and most people never visit. One block of Chicago can be flourishing with business and money flow while other parts the only thing you would see over there is low income housing and neighborhood shops. Most the crime that takes places in Chicago happens in places you would probally never visit.
Same here or in living in Chicago rn
I live in Chicago my whole life but still watched this
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Me too😭😭
Living there as a German works also?
both of my parents grew up on the southside, my stepdad grew up in Evanston, and I was born and raised in the NW suburbs. After college I’m so moving to chicago. the pride is real. there really is no place like Chicago
Haha I know the feeling! Even growing up in Florida we would always tell people we were from Chicago!!
Lived there for 5 years..those winters can be brutal. After being away for three years now though, I'm considering moving back again LOL :P I totally miss the summers/early fall and *the lakefront*. I had a few people tell me to get a car, but I loved living there without one. Oh yeah - compared to Atlanta, I never found Chicago hot or humid. For me, South Loop is where it's at.
I feel you on the winters, one thing I try to do is schedule trips to Florida during the season to break up the cold weather routine. Trust me, I know the feeling! When I left after grad school, I constantly felt the tug of Chicago life and within a year and a half started making plans to come back.
Yea, honestly a car is just a bonus for road trips or maybe big grocery runs, but otherwise it's pretty easy to move around the city. South Loop is dope, one of my best friends lives there and the new DePaul basketball arena is in the neighborhood. Thanks so much for watching!
You’re super pretty! This video was very helpful and I enjoyed reading your comment. Have you moved back yet? Btw, I just subscribed to your channel! 🌷
@@prettyroyalqueen4823 Aw, you're too kind..thank you! I have not moved back yet. However, my job is based in Chicago although I work remotely currently in Atlanta. I have plans to start spending more time back in Chicago soon, just trying to determine how soon because of course COVID is putting a bit of a damper on things. And thanks for subscribing; I'm pretty inactive on UA-cam but I literally have tonnnnsss of video I need to upload so you just reminded me to spend some time perhaps putting up some recent content :)
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Tbh ion ever catch in traffic cuz I have the streets memorized I use highways side streets alleys everything 😭😭
Its been my dream to live in Chicago since i was a 5 lol
Born and raised in Tampa FL and have been going up there to visit family and watch sox games pretty much my whole life
I was shocked to see how if i had a full time job up there i could easily afford to rent a room and I'm definitely going to try to work that out
I've been to Tampa a few times, it's a short drive from Gainesville. Funny that you mention the Sox bc the last time I went to Tampa in 2014 was to see them play against the Rays. Hope you're able to make the move!
I’m from Tampa too! Live there still now but I’ve been to Chicago twice and really wanna make the move 😂
I’m moving to Chicago in a few weeks 😁
@@icanntseeyou whats it like there :O
I visited Chicago earlier this year. One thing I really liked was the amount of space to walk in the city compared to here in NYC.
Cool cool! Yea this is definitely a walker's paradise, though I still think there are more improvements that the city can make
Its built different for sure. The grid had to expand in its spacing in order to accommodate alleys into it. The resulting wideness allowed bigger sidewalks. Its built like the surrounding areas with exception of the skyscrapers. Broad flat and wide. The suburbs are built like that too, also very broad and wide. 6 lane roads like ogden golf, or roosevelt, or higgins or randall roads are built for the car. Not so downtown or throughout most of the city which is only 30mph max speed. I was born raised 60630 through the 80s n 90s
Alot of those near suburbs have downtowns to them that would convince out of towners, that they're within city limits, even though they arent
Such a beautiful, proud and interesting city.
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And the House music streaming out of that city is superb!!! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Good video, I love Chicago and have wanted to move there since the first time I visited when I was 10 years old. I am trying to convince my wife to have us move up there after we both finish grad school.
Thank you! Hope you get to move here!
I was born and raised in Chicago--thanks Luis for repping Chitown!
I've lived in Florida for most of my life and I will be moving to Chicago in under a month for school. I'm excited!
Hi Luis, I am moving to Chicago in Feb 2022 for work. I am a CIPP/US professional. I'll be staying there for 4 years but I wish to extend it and settle there for lifetime. This video really helped. I was thinking of getting a car but I don't think so i need it now.
My daughter, born and raised in Miami Beach, went to Chicago to attend The University of Chicago (Chicago has amazing schools). She fell in love with the city, and has now lived half her life there. My husband and I ended up buying a condo in the city and go in Spring and Fall every year. We love it and it’s seasons! Winter back in Miami Beach😂
I’m in Atlanta and I’m originally from Chicago! I miss my hometown, the food here in Atlanta, is not so great, in most places. I miss the beautiful Lakefront. It is still a great city.
I wouldn't live anywhere else in the world. Chicago has my heart.
Thanks Luis! As a college graduate about to move to Chicago, your videos have been by far the most helpful! You also have such a positive outlook on life and I feel really happy after I watch your videos!
I really appreciate that! Hope you have a great move! Take care 😀
Even Though I've Lived Here My Whole Life,I Still Watch These. These Videos Are Really Entertaining
This is so helpful as someone who just moved!
Thank you so much for this! I'm graduating college soon and am looking at jobs in Chicago, and really needed some info on the city!
Considering to move to Chicago and this video was definitely helpful! Great to hear you talk about the city!
I fell in love with the city the first time I visited in 2009 and I think it's time I follow a dream to live there.
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Very detailed and you didn't trail off on one topic for 5 minutes, This video is awesome. Thank you!
Great video, Luis! I love this city, and am grateful to call it home.
Moving from Atlanta to Chicago I’m sooo excited!!!! Ur video got me amped !!!!!
Born in Chicago (lived in Hermosa), raised in Orlando and looking to move back. Your videos have been entertaining and informative thank you so much!
this man is about to save my college ass moving downtown 😭♥️
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Been here for almost 20 years and don’t want to go anywhere else!!! I live in the most diverse neighborhood, Albany Park, and I love all the cultures I walk past every day…love this video and as a transplanted but still serious Chicagoan…this is the best place in the US!
Also, if you are on the expressway, remember…East to go South/West to go North. And numbers won’t be used so get used to those names…Kennedy, Jane Adams, Edens, the Ile, etc.
Chicago is one of a kind!
Great job brotha. Super informative and helpful 🙏🏽✊🏽
Love how you portrayed the city…Chicago is really one of if not the best city in the world…proud Chicagoan…most definitely subscribing
I think the winters are generally overstated. I am from Long Island originally and have lived in Brooklyn twice. In many years the winters in New York were just as bad or worse.
Very informative, thank you!
I also grew up in South Florida and go to college in Gainesville, and also would consider Chicago maybe for grad school. The weather would be a big adjustment but I love the idea of being up there!
I’m an architecture student in Spain planning in going to Chicago as an exchange student and I find this video very helpful!
My man, this was such a great video. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and moved to Michigan, but I’m looking for a job in Chicago to move back. Trying to find a job and a place in the city. This was both informative and got me really excited to be looking! Great content man. Love your style.
I really appreciate the kind words. Good luck moving back out here! 💯
Appreciate the info, great video! I’m set to move to Chicago next month. Hoping things start opening back up by then.
Good luck! The progress has been positive lately, things should reopen very soon! Thanks for watching 😎
Thanks man. Gonna visit the city in July and will be taking your knowledge with me.
Born and raised in Chicago. I just moved to Nevada last week at 50. Chicago has the best people. The best food and culture. Museums and theatres. Navy pier. The winter is cold but beautiful. Dress right and you will be ok. I always owned a car in Chicago .public transportation is incredible. Chicago will always be in my heart.
LOVE Chicago, but Navy Pier is just a boring tourist trap.
Warm summers cold winters 🔥 🥶
Have you survived Nevada?
Excellent video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Appreciate it! It's my pleasure!
Thanks for making these videos! They do really help. I am moving to Chicago in July and look forward to these tips!
Nice! Glad you are finding them useful, it's my pleasure to make them. Thanks for watching dude!
Great, great video always wanted to visited Chicago and New Orleans. Glad to know there's love for NYC! Peace and blessings.
Thank you! You should definitely visit!
I love your positive attitude towards everything keep up the great videos and I really hope you get to be a travel vlogger in the future
Thank you so much bro!!
Wow !! Great video ! You made us so curious, that this summer time we are going to visit Chicago! 🙏
One of the best videos I've seen about Chicago! Subscribed!
Appreciate it! Welcome! 💯
Really informative hun, merci, 💕💕💕🤗
A pleasure to watch!
Great video! Super helpful
this was such a great vid !! it’s always been my dream to move to chicago 🥺
Thank you! I hope you get to move to Chicago 🙏
ive always wanted to move to chicago to pursue my dream becoming an orthodontist. this video has helped me so much and has made me want to move there more than ever. i already live in a cold country so it suits me :D
So happy to hear that!
You did an excellent job of describing Chicago. I was born and raised in Chicago in what is now Roscoe Village. Been living in S.F. Bay area 42 years. I still feel like a Chicagoan passing through. Often thought about moving back, but the weather prevents me.
Still looking for a good hot dog,Italian Beef and decent pizza. You are not going to find anywhere in California.
As someone who lives in the Bay Area I can for sure back that. Chicago pizza here is very underwhelming but we have a pho place on every block on boba everywhere 😂
Your channel has been so helpful for me! I’m moving to Chicago in the fall for college, and I can’t wait. Thank you for all of the informative videos!
Incredible, good luck with school! It's definitely a great city for college students. Fall is my favorite season too, such a nice atmosphere. Appreciate you watching!!
Welcome to the chi
Are you still there? Did you love it
Thank you for making this video! As a SoCal native, I would like to move to Chicago for grad school and beyond. I’m tired of San Diego because I don’t feel like people are friendly here. I have family in Chicago and my mom was born and raised in Chicago too. Whenever I’ve visited other places in the Midwest, everyone is so nice to me and my family. Even if I’ve never met them, they always say hello. I want that in a place I decide to live in. Thank you for being so informative!
I’m here in San Diego as well and people are not friendly indeed regardless of how many years one lives here. I need the sense of community back and gonna visit Chicago soon!
I'm applying for a Writing Job in Chicago
This video is so simplified, informative.and helpful. Thanks. 👍❤️
Great, informative video Fr. Thank you
Thanks so much for watching 😎
Great info in this video! I might just make the move for the food!
That's a great idea!
I've lived here for 9 years and this just made me happy :)
Great to hear 😀🙌
thanks for the video man! I'm a college grad who's now working in finance and is ready to move to a bigger city (hometown, Tulsa Oklahoma). Chicago seems like the perfect choice considering it's affordable than my other option (Denver).
can't wait to make it out there!
Radiation Therapist moving to Chicago in May! So excited!
I’m a Chicago native and all the things he said is accurate 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Moving in August for school. I live and grew up in Rockford Illinois so Chicago has always been a "big brother" city to day trip to for concerts and events looking forward to spending a lot of time there in the near future
Great to hear that! Good luck with your move!!
Freeport Ina building !!
Moving here from the other side of the world. Loving the diversity of Chicago.
Have a great move!! Welcome to the city!
My first home... Can't wait to come n September. Dope video for sure! Subscribed!! 💕
Thank you so much 🙌😎
Spot on, Luis. I would add move there in the fall so you don’t get soft from the summer weather. Face winter head on.
I can’t wait to move there in June!
Subscribed! Thanks for the awesome info.
Thank you, welcome to the channel!
I love this channel!
Thanks so much for watching! 💯
I move in a week! Thank you for this
Glad I could help! Have a great move!!
I'm from Ft Lauderdale Florida!
Went to Bootcamp in Chicago/Great Lakes area and got a chance to visit. Incredible city
Luis! Love your videos! Could you make a video elaborating on #34 (the mayor)? I'd love to see you make a video on chicago and politics!
Chicago's tallest building is the "Sears Tower," not the Willis Tower. When people say the "Loop" they are probably talking about where they work, but when Chicagoans say Downtown, they mean all the areas near the Sears Tower like Millennium Park, River North, but most likely aren't refering to where they work, but where they will eat, drink, sociallize, tour, etc.
Big facts! Lol not looking forward to whatever new name the Hancock Tower is gonna get ... 😐
Noooo. The loop is a clearly defined area bounded by the EL TRAIN elevated tracks on the west LaSalle St, north Lake Street, east Wabash St., and south some street near Congress, i never learned. Back, way back in the day a seven year old kid could push 3 cents, get on the EL in Austin, ride downtown around the loop and back to Austin w/o getting off the train, about 2 hours of adventure. It cost 11 cents just to get in a movie theater without the fresh air. Livin’ large.
Hi! I love your UA-cam channel! Can you do a video about how to stay safe in Chicago? I wish I could move to this city one day :)
So excited for moving to Chicago next year! I love this list!
Hope you have a great move!!
Considering a move to Chicago after college for a job in finance. I’m from Ireland and this video has been a lot of help. Thanks a lot Luis! Great video!
me too, what part of ireland?
Moving to Chicago in June!😍😍😍
Crazy how your FL experience is so different from mine! Or maybe Orlando/central Florida is just a different entity. Orlando is a HUGE tourist city and I work on International Dr so diversity was big and so was the friendliness. In general people are super helpful and you can run into any nationality. I’ve come to love this part of Florida but I’m also excited to move to Chicago in the next couple years 🎉
Good quality video, good job 👍
Thank you so much!
Thanks for telling me before I go to Chicago mate.
No problem!
Hit me up when I move here in a few years, love the food, love the sports, love the sights. I live in Michigan right now and am about to go into my senior year of high school
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really good video. ive been considering relocating from the bay area to chicago
Thanks so much!
“We have pretty cold winters” me: laughs in Alaskan. But really I love Chicago and the cold weather obviously isn’t a deal breaker for me 💖
Haha true, haven't been to Alaska yet but it's on my list!
Great video thanks :)
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Great vid, great channel
Thanks Eric!!
I love Chicago i pray i Can go there soon
Moving to Chicago next May this video made me so excited 🥰🥺
So happy to hear!
where are you from? if u are from america can you please recommend places, i want to move there when i am older :))
Enjoy your time here! I've lived in Chicago my whole life & I plan on never leaving. I love it here!
.. I searched for this video for references in my book. Thank you.
Greetings from Humboldt Park! Awesome video!
Your videos are going to motivate a lot of people to flock to Chicago and we don't need anymore lol
Also, don't forget Little Mexico! aka Little Village/Pilsen.
I'm tryna lure the best NBA free agents to sign with the Bulls 😂
Thanks so much for watching!
Moved to Arlington Heights loved it there could never live downtown!! Omg traffic there!! My favorite place there is Navy pier!! Loved it
Lol true 😂
Okay I'm definitely moving to Chicago now!!
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Peace Luis. Nice work
Appreciate it Raj!
Thank you for how you rep our city!
Happy to rep the city! Thank you!!
Moving to Chicago next year 😍
Nicely Done
Go Gators! You said you went to school in Gainesville! I am from there and looking to move to Chicago! This video is so so helpful!!
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Very accurate video of the city. Chicago is a phenomenal city and I have the feeling that better things are yet to come.
Thank you! Well said!!!
I was born and raised in Chicago till my mid teens when my family and I moved to Puerto Rico. It's beautiful here, but being in my 30s, currently unemployed, completely single with no kids, I just feel like there's nothing and no one for me here anymore. I want a change, and I just don't know how to go about it when it comes to finding a job first. I'm a teacher, but I no longer want to be one, so I don't want to look for teaching jobs. Maybe as a teacher assistant, but I would like to live near where I used to live as a kid. I just don't know how to start the process.
Dang bro, hope you are hustling
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I say figure out what kind of jobs you could see yourself doing, find someone with a Chicago address to put on your resume, apply to jobs in Chicago, and save as much money as possible to move to Chicago once you get hired. (See if you can do your interviews via Skype or something like that.)
Living on the Northside of Chicago is the best place to start off at if you’re not very familiar with the city.
And if you’re going to be a teacher’s aid you’ll likely need to have a roommate to afford most rent/living expenses in Chicago.
The good thing about Chicago is that there are activities/venues that you can attend as a single person. Lots of museums, festivals, large parks, the downtown water taxi, music in the park, etc.
Send me your resume. Anything is possible if you are willing to put the work in.
Hey man this vdo made me press subscribe button..👍
I plan back in chicago next year.
The exception to the truce with NYC is in the theater and entertainment community.
This gonna sound crazy. I used to live in NY then got moved to the south and I’ve wanted to live in a city again and I tried going to the military but didn’t like living like that but when I was in RTC I hated it but I do want to try checking the city out and consider moving because I need a change.
thank god. as a free agent who just signed with the bulls I'm happy I can watch this video