Chicago vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Chicago Bigger Than Singapore?

Singapore is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Chicago. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 127 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 Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Also known as "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. It was established in 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Chicago has a humid continental climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Chicago drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Singapore, it's midnight in Chicago — a 14-hour time difference.