Chicago VPN server
Connect to GatewayVPN's Chicago server for a US IP address. Every app on your device gets a Chicago IP, with residential IPs for US streaming.
- US IP address
- Residential IPs for streaming
- P2P allowed
Why pick the Chicago server?
Every US server gives you a US IP. Chicago is the right pick when you're close to it or want city-level content.
Low ping in the Midwest
A central server for Illinois, the Great Lakes states and the rest of the Midwest.
Local news and sports
Sites that localize by city show Chicago news, weather and coverage of the Bulls, Cubs and Bears.
A middle ground for both coasts
Its central location keeps ping reasonable from either the East or the West Coast.
Not sure which city? The Fastest server option in the app picks one for you.
How to get a US IP address
Three steps, the same on every device.
Get GatewayVPN
Choose a plan and install the app on Windows, macOS, Android or iOS.
Pick Chicago
Open the server list and search for Chicago.
Connect
Tap Connect. Every app on your device now uses a US IP address.
What you get on every US server
The same setup runs on every GatewayVPN server, in Chicago and in all 70 countries.
- AES-256 and ChaCha20Strong encryption on every protocol.
- No logs, RAM-onlySession data is wiped on disconnect.
- Residential IPsStreaming services see a home connection.
- P2P allowedTorrent on any server, your IP hidden from peers.
- Kill switchBlocks traffic if the VPN drops (Windows, macOS, Android).
- DNS leak protectionLookups go through GatewayVPN's own DNS.
- DDoS mitigationAttacks are absorbed at the server.
- 5 devicesConnect up to 5 devices at once per account.
- Same price when you renewNo intro discount that doubles later
- 30-day money-back guaranteeRefunds through support, no questions
- 5 devices at onceWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, routers
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people ask most about Chicago VPN servers.
Every US city gives you a US IP address. Pick the city closest to you for the lowest ping, or Chicago when you want content localized to the city. The Fastest server option in the app can also choose for you.
No. GatewayVPN doesn't offer dedicated IPs. Servers use shared IP addresses, and streaming traffic goes through residential IPs.
Up to 5 devices per account, on any server. A router counts as one device, however many devices connect through it.