Chicago vs Mumbai - City Size Comparison

Is Chicago Bigger Than Mumbai?

In terms of area, Chicago is 1.0x the size of Mumbai. Chicago spans 606 km² (234 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 3 km².

About Chicago

Third-largest city in the United States. Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).

Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands

About Mumbai

India's financial capital and most populous city. Also known as "The City of Dreams", Mumbai has an area of 603 km² and is home to 12.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1507. Visitors come for Gateway of India, Bollywood film industry, Marine Drive, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000 lunchboxes daily with an error rate of 1 in 16 million

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 4.4x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 9.5 million.

Population Density

Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Mumbai, with 20,630 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Mumbai is dramatically more crowded, with 4.6x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Chicago has a humid continental climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Chicago drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 0.5:00 AM in Chicago — a 11.5-hour time difference.