Chicago Data Center Market
The Chicago data center market is located in the state of Illinois within Americas. Chicago has 208 facilities.
The top providers in Chicago are Western Hospitality Partners (1 site) and Digital Realty Trust with 13 facilities . The most popular facilities are Equinix Chicago CH1, CH2, & CH4 and Digital Realty: ORD10.
Read MoreMarket Facts
- The Chicago is ranked 7th largest market in United States and ranked 7th in Americas.
- The Chicago Data Center Market Has 208 data centers, operated by 67 providers.
- The largest data center in Chicago is Microsoft Chicago Northlake with 158 megawatts and 707,244 SqFt
- There are currently 26 data centers under construction in Chicago
Chicago Data Center Map
Data Centers in Chicago
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T5: Chicago V | T5 Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Stream: Chicago III DC2 | Stream Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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DataBridge: Aurora, IL | DataBridge Sites | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Core Valley | Hut 8 Corp | Large | Construction, Planned | Crypto Miner Hosting |
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Karis: Naperville, IL | Karis Critical | Withdrawn | Private Equity | |
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Related Digital: Chicago, IL | Related Digital | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Related Digital: Chicago Expansion | Related Digital | Extra Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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365 Chicago | 365 Data Centers | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Cogent: 427 S LaSalle | Cogent Communications | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Cogent: 600 S Federal | Cogent Communications | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Cogent: 216 W Jackson | Cogent Communications | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Colocation America CH1 | Colocation America | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Colocation America CH2 | Colocation America | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CoreSite Chicago CH1 | CoreSite | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CoreSite Chicago CH2 | CoreSite | Medium | Operational, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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DataBank (ORD2) 840 S Canal | DataBank | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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DataBank (ORD1) 600 S Federal | DataBank | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: ORD10 | Digital Realty Trust | Extra Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: Chicago ORD11 | Digital Realty Trust | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix Chicago CH1, CH2, & CH4 | Equinix | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Lumen Chicago 6 | Lumen Technologies | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Lumen Chicago 1 | Lumen Technologies | Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Lumen Chicago 3 | Lumen Technologies | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Lumen Chicago 5 | Lumen Technologies | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Lumen Chicago 4 | Lumen Technologies | Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Lumen Chicago 2 | Lumen Technologies | Small | Operational | Carrier |
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QTS: Chicago Campus | QTS Data Centers | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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QTS: Chicago 2 | QTS Data Centers | Large | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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QTS: Chicago 3 | QTS Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Server Farm Realty 840 South Canal | ServerFarm Realty | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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TierPoint Chicago Polk | TierPoint | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Verizon: 140 S Dearborn | Verizon Enterprise | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Netrality Chicago: 717 S Wells | Netrality Properties | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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EXA - 111 North Canal | EXA Infrastructure | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Deft: Downtown CH1 | Summit | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Steadfast Chicago 350 E Cermak | Steadfast | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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1547 Chicago Midway Technology Centre | 1547 Critical Systems Realty (fifteenfortyseven) | Medium | Construction, Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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725 S Wells - 1547 Critical Systems | 1547 Critical Systems Realty (fifteenfortyseven) | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Crown Castle 725 S Wells | Crown Castle | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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First Communications Chicago | First Communications | Operational | Carrier | |
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QuadraNet Chicago | QuadraNet | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Centersquare: Chicago ORD1 | Csquare | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Centersquare: Chicago ORD1(B, C & D) | Csquare | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Metro Edge: Illinois Medical District (IMD) | Metro Edge Development Partners | Large | Construction, Planned | Real Estate |
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Legacy: Chicago Byte Exchange CBE1 | Legacy Investing | Medium | Construction | Real Estate |
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360TCS-Lombard | 360TCS | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Cogent Naperville | Cogent Communications | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Colocation America CH3 | Colocation America | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne Chicago Aurora CME | CyrusOne | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Lombard CHI5 | CyrusOne | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Aurora CHI2 | CyrusOne | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Aurora III (CHI3) | CyrusOne | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: CHI3 DC2 | CyrusOne | Medium | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: CHI2 DC2 | CyrusOne | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville Campus | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 2 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 3 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 4 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 5 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 6 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 7 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 8 | CyrusOne | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Yorkville 9 | CyrusOne | Medium | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CyrusOne: Wood Dale CHI6 | CyrusOne | Extra Large | Construction, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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DataBank (ORD4) Oak Brook | DataBank | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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DataBank ORD3 Mount Prospect | DataBank | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Elk Grove Village Campus | Digital Realty Trust | Operational | Carrier-Neutral | |
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2299 Busse (CH2) Digital Realty | Digital Realty Trust | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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505 N Railroad Ave - Digital Realty | Digital Realty Trust | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Chicago Franklin Park Campus on Grand Ave - Digital Realty | Digital Realty Trust | Operational | Carrier-Neutral | |
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2200 Busse Rd (CH1) DRT | Digital Realty Trust | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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1450 E Devon Ave (CH3) DRT | Digital Realty Trust | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: Chicago ORD12 | Digital Realty Trust | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: ORD13 | Digital Realty Trust | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: ORD14 | Digital Realty Trust | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: ORD15 | Digital Realty Trust | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Realty: Franklin Park Expansion | Digital Realty Trust | Land Bank | Carrier-Neutral | |
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EdgeConneX CHI02 | EdgeConneX | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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EdgeConneX CHI01 | EdgeConneX | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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EdgeConneX: CHI03 | EdgeConneX | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix Chicago CH3 | Equinix | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix Chicago CH7 | Equinix | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH5 | Equinix | Medium | Construction, Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: Minooka CH8 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH9 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH10 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH11 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH12 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH13 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Equinix: CH14 | Equinix | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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STACK Chicago CHI01 | STACK INFRASTRUCTURE | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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STACK CHI01B | STACK INFRASTRUCTURE | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Stack: CHI02 | STACK INFRASTRUCTURE | Large | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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CenturyLink: Arlington Heights | Lumen Technologies | Operational | Carrier | |
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Lumen Broadview | Lumen Technologies | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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NTT Chicago CH1 | NTT | Large | Operational | Owned by a Carrier, but operates as Carrier-Neutral |
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NTT: Chicago CH4 | NTT | Large | Planned | Owned by a Carrier, but operates as Carrier-Neutral |
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NTT: Chicago CH5 | NTT | Planned | Owned by a Carrier, but operates as Carrier-Neutral | |
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NTT: CH2 | NTT | Large | Operational | Owned by a Carrier, but operates as Carrier-Neutral |
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NTT: CH3 | NTT | Medium | Construction | Owned by a Carrier, but operates as Carrier-Neutral |
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NYI Chicago (Oak Brook) | New York Internet (NYI) | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Rackspace Elk Grove ORD1 | Rackspace | Medium | Operational | MSP |
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Server Farm Oak Brook | ServerFarm Realty | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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T5 Chicago II | T5 Data Centers | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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T5: Chicago lll | T5 Data Centers | Large | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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T5: Grayslake, Illinois | T5 Data Centers | Extra Large | Construction, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Tierpoint Chicago West | TierPoint | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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US Signal Oakbrook IL01 | US Signal | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Verizon: Swift Dr | Verizon Enterprise | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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Verizon: (Oak Brook) | Verizon Enterprise | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier |
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SBA Edge: 603 Discovery | SBA Edge | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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DataCanopy: Chicago, IL | DataCanopy | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Iron Mountain Chicago | Iron Mountain | Large | Construction, Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Deft: Elk Grove DF-CH1 | Summit | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Summit: Naperville | Summit | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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HostPapa CH1 | HostPapa | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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NetSource Chicago | NetSource | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Stream Chicago I | Stream Data Centers | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Stream Chicago II | Stream Data Centers | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Stream: Chicago III | Stream Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Stream: Chicago III DC3 | Stream Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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4267 Meridian Pkwy: Lincoln Rackhouse | Lincoln Property Company | Small | Operational | Real Estate |
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Aligned Chicago ORD-01 | Aligned | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Aligned ORD-02 | Aligned | Large | Operational, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Aligned: ORD-03 | Aligned | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Aligned: ORD-04 | Aligned | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Digital Fortress: Chicago Lombard | Digital Fortress | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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LexusNexis Oak Brook | LexisNexis | Extra Small | Operational | Enterprise |
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CloudHQ Mount Prospect ORD3 | CloudHQ | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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CloudHQ: Mount Prospect ORD1 | CloudHQ | Large | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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CloudHQ: Mount Prospect ORD2 | CloudHQ | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Element Critical CH2 | Element Critical | Extra Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Element Critical CH1 | Element Critical | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Park | Meta | Large | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Alpha | Meta | Large | Operational | Hyperscale |
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North Center | Meta | Large | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Station | Meta | Large | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Station Pro | Meta | Large | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Ridge Gamma | Microsoft Azure | Extra Large | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Ridge Beta | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Tower | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Construction | Hyperscale |
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Campus Plus | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Valley Beta | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Operational | Hyperscale |
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Center Alpha | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Planned | Hyperscale |
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West Ridge | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Planned | Hyperscale |
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Tower Pro | Microsoft Azure | Medium | Planned | Hyperscale |
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Pro | Microsoft Azure | Large | Planned | Hyperscale |
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Prime | Microsoft Azure | Land Bank | Hyperscale | |
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Prime Elk Grove | Prime Data Centers | Large | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Prime: ORD01-02 | Prime Data Centers | Large | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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Prime: ORD01-03 | Prime Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Compass Hoffman Estates | Compass Datacenters | Extra Large | Construction, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Centersquare: Lisle CHI1 | Csquare | Small | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Centersquare: Chicago ORD2 | Csquare | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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Colovore: Chicago | Colovore | Medium | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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Complete Source Schaumburg | Complete Source IT | Extra Small | Operational | MSP |
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East | CoreWeave | Operational | Hyperscale | |
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PowerHouse: Joliet Tech Center(PH Joliet) | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet A2 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet A3 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet A4 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet A5 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet A6 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet B1 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet B2 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet B3 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet B4 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet B5 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet B6 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet C1 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet C2 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet C3 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet C4 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet C5 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet C6 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet D1 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet D2 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet D3 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet D4 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet D5 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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PowerHouse: Joliet D6 | PowerHouse Data Centers | Large | Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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TA Realty: Elk Grove | TA Realty | Construction | Real Estate | |
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Edged Energy: Aurora ORD01 | Edged Energy | Medium | Operational, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Edged Energy: Chicago ORD02 | Edged Energy | Large | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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Edged Energy: Chicago ORD03 | Edged Energy | Medium | Construction | Carrier-Neutral |
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Tract: Morris Tech Park | Tract | Extra Large | Land Bank, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Nexstar: Elk Grove | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | Large | Planned | Enterprise |
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Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg 2 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | Large | Planned | Enterprise |
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Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg 3 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | Medium | Planned | Enterprise |
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Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg 4 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | Medium | Planned | Enterprise |
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Apotech: Illinois 1 | Apotech Data Centers | Small | Operational, Planned | Carrier-Neutral |
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Karis: DeKalb Campus | Karis Critical | Large | Construction | Private Equity |
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Karis: DeKalb 2 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: DeKalb 3 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: DeKalb 4 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: DeKalb 5 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: DeKalb 6 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: DeKalb 7 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: Hoffman Estates Campus | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Karis: Hoffman 2 | Karis Critical | Large | Planned | Private Equity |
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Prologis: Project Steel | Prologis | Large | Planned | Real Estate |
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Prologis: Project Steel Expansion | Prologis | Extra Large | Planned | Real Estate |
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Connect Data Centers: Chicago | Connect Data Centers | Medium | Construction | Real Estate |
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Western Hospitality: Braidwood | Western Hospitality Partners | In Doubt | Real Estate | |
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Project Cardinal | Pioneer Development, LLC | Extra Large | Planned | Real Estate |
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Project Cardinal Expansion | Pioneer Development, LLC | Extra Large | Planned | Real Estate |
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DigiCo: Chicago | DigiCo Infrastructure REIT | Medium | Operational | Carrier-Neutral |
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CloudCenters: Lisle, IL | CloudCenters LLC | Large | Planned | Real Estate |
Largest Providers in Chicago
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Largest Data Centers in Chicago
| Location | Total SqFt | Gross SqFt | Power (MW) |
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| North Valley |
707,244 SqFt |
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| Digital Realty: ORD10 |
1,133,391 SqFt |
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| Prime Elk Grove |
384,000 SqFt |
200,000 SqFt |
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| Edge Ridge |
477,000 SqFt |
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| CyrusOne: Aurora CHI2 |
428,000 SqFt |
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Sites Under Construction in Chicago
| Location | Building SqFt | Power (MW) | Estimated Launch |
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| Valley | 120,000 SqFt | 20 Megawatts | Q1 2027 |
Regions in Chicago
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Chicago: Suburban
- Facilities: 163
- Under Construction: 21 sites
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Chicago: Downtown
- Facilities: 38
- Power: 272 megawatts
- Under Construction: 4 sites
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2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
About This Metro
Chicago is a popular location to build colocation and wholesale data centers. Five quick reasons to colocate a data center in Chicago:
- Chicago is the 3rd largest metro in the United States
- Nexus of connectivity options
- Low risk of natural disasters
- Low to moderate electric utility costs
- Cooler climate
Chicago Data Center Market
The Chicago Data Center Market is one of the largest data center markets in the US. It is primarily split into 2 distinct markets: Downtown Chicago and Suburban Chicago.
Downtown Chicago Market
Downtown (also known as the Loop) consists of network dense facilities and financial trading deployments. Because of the urban environment, the data centers are tall multistory buildings usually retrofitted from an office tower or a warehouse. That's ok, warehouses have "good bones" because of the ability to support high floor weights and have taller ceilings than office towers.
Downtown Chicago also has higher network density as it is a nexus of networks for the Midwest region. Digital Realty maintains the Meet-Me-Room (MMR) at 350 E Cermak (Lakeside Technology Center) and Equinix's CH1, CH2, & CH4 sites are also in the building. CoreSite's CH1 site at 427 S LaSalle offers modest network density.
Suburban Chicago
The suburbs consist of data centers that are built in a campus environment where the buildings generally are 1 or 2 stories. The suburban data centers have higher power densities and offer more wholesale options. However, there are less Interconnection (Network) options and higher latencies to most destinations. (Most IP traffic needs to be hauled downtown before reaching the broader Internet.)
Wholesale Providers:
- QTS's Chicago site offers a mix of wholesale and retail floor space. Located in the former Sun Times Press Facility it offers a location just outside of the loop.
- Digital Realty offers 6 locations in Chicago. 350 E Cermak and 600 S Federal are downtown and network rich retail options. Digital's Franklin Park Campus and the former Dupont Fabros's campus in Elk Grove.
- RagingWire is in Itasca near Elk Grove
Retail Colocation Chicago Providers:
- Equinix has 3 locations
- Zayo has 3 sites
- Sungard has 3 sites in the Northwest
- Cyxtera offers 2 locations
- Steadfast has 2 retail locations downtown.
- CyrusOne focuses on the Fintech colo after they acquired the CME data center in Aurora.
Electrical Utility:
Illinois's electricity market is deregulated that separates power generation and transport. Commonwealth Edison, aka ComEd, is the primary electric provider that generates its power from Coal (31%), Nuclear (26%, Wind (15%), Natural Gas (14%) and Hydro (7%). Pricing fluctuates, but the average cost in the $.08/kwh range.
Chicago Demographics:
Located at the southern end of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the United States with a MSA population of 9.5 million people. Chicago's economy is one of the world most diverse. There are more than 400 major corporate headquarters, including 31 in the Fortune 500. Source: Wikipedia
