Nearly 57 Million Tourists Spent A Record $21.5 Billion In Chicago Last Year, Report Says (opens original article in a new tab)

Chicago tourism reached record levels in 2025 with 56.8 million visitors and $21.5 billion in spending, driven by Millennials and increased convention bookings.

• Chicago tourism rebounded in 2025 with 56.8 million visitors and $21.5 billion in spending
• Millennials made up 37% of tourists, with overnight leisure travelers spending over $1,300 per stay
• Chicago secured 65 citywide conventions in 2025, up from 49 in 2024