Chicago vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Chicago Bigger Than Vienna?

In terms of area, Chicago is 1.5x the size of Vienna. Chicago spans 606 km² (234 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 191 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 Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Also known as "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 7.3x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Chicago metro area is also more populous, with 9.5 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Vienna is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Chicago has a humid continental climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago — a 7-hour time difference.