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Chicago’s Digital Billboards - Now Self-Serve
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About Chicago
Boards across Chicago.
Being one of the most populous cities in the US, Chicago has quite the range of digital billboard and out-of home advertising inventory - you've got the...well, 'classic' roadside/highway billboards, but you've also got access to a range of other environments perfect for digital billboard advertising, ranging from the Subway/Train networks, to Street Furniture, and even to niche placements like Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, and so on.
Some of the larger providers in the Chicago market include Orange Barrel Media, JCDecaux, Outfront Media, Intersection, Lamar, and Clear Channel - all of whom have DOOH inventory available via me!
Where to look
Zoom to your own block on the map.
Glad you asked. The heavy hitters are along the expressways, like the Eisenhower (I-290), the Stevenson (I-55), and the Kennedy (I-90/94), where you're reaching hundreds of thousands of commuters daily. For high foot-traffic retail and nightlife placements, the attention shifts towards bustling downtown hubs like River North, the West Loop, and the Theater District. The CTA's 'L' train network adds another layer; perfect for reaching Chicagoans who've left their cars at home.
Between the expressway giants and the street-level urban panels, you've got pretty solid city-wide coverage.
On the map
A few boards in Chicago.
IntersectionPHL/CHI - DUP Urban Panels
JCDecaux USCHI - Eisenhower Expy
IntersectionCHI - DUP Vertical Urban Panels
JCDecaux USCHI - Stevenson Expy
IntersectionTransit Kiosks
IntersectionTrain Station Digital Wall
What it costs
No minimum. You pay for the plays.
Name a budget. See what it buys.
Tune
$200
Readout
Estimated plays
1,110
plays
Low370High2,220depending on the board
of ad timeacross all boards
One way to spread it
showings/hourper board, on average
Estimate details
A rough guide, not a quote. Uses historical prices on Australian boards, in Australian dollars. Actual plays depend on the boards, hours and availability. This does not reserve a board or buy continuous airtime. Some publishers set a minimum spend.
A few answers
Chicago Billboard FAQs (or "Things People Ask Me About Chicago")
How much do digital billboards in Chicago cost?
Pricing on CAASie averages around $0.38 per ad play, with an effective CPM of approximately $40. No minimums, no lock-in, so you only pay for what runs. Use the Cost Estimator if you want to get specific.
How do I book a digital billboard in Chicago?
Make an account, browse the map, pick your boards, upload your creative, and go. No sales calls, no contracts, no awkward negotiation. The whole thing is self-serve.
Who are the billboard companies in Chicago?
The main publishers available via CAASie include Orange Barrel Media, JCDecaux, Outfront Media, Intersection, Lamar, and Clear Channel. That's a lot of inventory in one place.
Do I need a big budget to advertise on digital billboards in Chicago?
No. That's kind of the whole point. CAASie is built for brands that don't have a traditional OOH media budget or a media agency on retainer. Start small, see what works.
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