Chicago: Downtown Data Center Market
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The Chicago: Downtown data center market is located in the metro of Chicago within Americas. Chicago: Downtown has 38 facilities with 2,831,853 sqft and 278 megawatts.
The top providers in Chicago: Downtown are Digital Realty Trust (2 sites) and QTS Data Centers with 2 facilities . The most popular facilities are Equinix Chicago CH1, CH2, & CH4 and Digital Realty: ORD10.
Market Facts
- The Chicago: Downtown is ranked 34th largest market in United States and ranked 38th in Americas.
- The Chicago: Downtown Data Center Market Has 38 data centers, operated by 23 providers.
- The largest data center in Chicago: Downtown is Digital Realty: ORD10 with 109 megawatts
- There are currently 4 data centers under construction in Chicago: Downtown
Chicago: Downtown Data Center Map
Chicago: Downtown Power Growth Over Time
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Data Centers in Chicago: Downtown
Largest Providers in Chicago: Downtown
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Largest Data Centers in Chicago: Downtown
| Location | Total SqM | Gross SqM | Power (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty: ORD10 |
105,295 SqM |
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| QTS: Chicago Campus |
43,386 SqM |
19,324 SqM |
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| Server Farm Realty 840 South Canal |
41,197 SqM |
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| CoreSite Chicago CH1 |
16,726 SqM |
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| Digital Realty: Chicago ORD11 |
14,957 SqM |
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Sites Under Construction in Chicago: Downtown
| Location | Building SqM | Power (MW) | Estimated Launch |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTS: CHI1 DC2 | 34,003 SqM | 40 Megawatts | Q4 2026 |
| Legacy: Chicago Byte Exchange CBE1 | 35,768 SqM | 33 Megawatts | Q4 2026 |
| Metro Edge: Illinois Medical District (IMD) | 17,164 SqM | 28 Megawatts | Q4 2026 |
| 1547 Chicago Midway Technology Centre | SqM | 0 Megawatts | Q4 2026 |
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