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Data Center Space in Chicago

Compare colocation providers in Downtown Chicago, Elk Grove Village, and Aurora. The central US latency hub with unrivalled carrier density and competitive pricing.

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800MW+
Total Power
45+
Facilities
3%
Vacancy Rate
$175
Avg $/kW

Colocation Providers in Chicago

Featured providers with verified capacity in Downtown, Elk Grove Village, and surrounding areas

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Cermak Exchange

Downtown Chicago, IL — 350 E Cermak

Located in one of the most interconnected buildings in the world. 50+ carriers, major internet exchanges, and direct cloud on-ramps under one roof.

99.999% SLA2N Power50+ Carriers
SOC 2PCI DSSHIPAA
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Elk Grove Campus

Elk Grove Village, IL — Northwest Suburbs

Suburban campus with abundant power and expansion capacity. Purpose-built for high-density enterprise and AI workloads with competitive suburban pricing.

99.99% SLAN+1 Power30kW+ Density
SOC 2ISO 27001GPU Ready
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Aurora Data Hub

Aurora, IL — Western Corridor

Large-scale campus with access to low-cost ComEd power. Ideal for cost-sensitive deployments that still require Chicago-area latency and connectivity.

99.99% SLAN+1 Power3 Cloud On-Ramps
AWSAzureGCP
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Chicago Colocation Pricing

Typical rates for the Chicago metro market (2026)

Full Cabinet (42U)$900–$2,000/mo
Half Cabinet (21U)$500–$1,100/mo
Power (per kW)$130–$195/kW/mo
Cross-Connect$100–$275/mo
Cloud On-Ramp$175–$450/mo

Chicago Data Center FAQs

Why is Chicago a top data center market for latency-sensitive workloads?
Chicago sits at the geographic centre of the US fibre backbone. It offers sub-20ms latency to both coasts and serves as the primary interconnection hub between East and West Coast networks. This makes it ideal for financial services, real-time applications, and any workload where coast-to-coast latency matters.
What makes 350 E Cermak significant?
350 East Cermak Road is one of the largest and most interconnected carrier hotels in the world. The 1.1 million square foot facility hosts 50+ network carriers, multiple internet exchanges, and direct cloud on-ramps. It is the primary peering and interconnection hub for the entire Midwest region.
How dense is Chicago's carrier connectivity?
Chicago boasts one of the highest carrier densities in North America. The metro area is served by over 60 network providers, multiple Tier 1 carriers, and hosts key internet exchanges. Downtown facilities at 350 E Cermak and 725 S Wells offer direct access to this carrier ecosystem, while suburban locations connect via dark fibre.

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