Emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals, scams and safety tips for Chicago, United States. Every Safety Centre page is pre-cached in the free CityNav app, so these numbers load instantly — even with no signal or roaming data.
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Hospital emergency rooms must stabilise emergencies regardless of ability to pay, but you will be billed and US care is expensive; travel insurance is essential. Dial 911 for an ambulance (also billed). Urgent-care clinics and pharmacies handle minor issues more cheaply.
Embassies are in Washington, D.C.; Chicago hosts many consulates, mostly in the downtown Loop and along Michigan Avenue. Search your own country's directory for the nearest consulate.
Find your embassy in United States →Dial 911 for police, ambulance and fire. For non-emergency city services call 311.
Downtown and lakefront tourist areas are generally safe at night, but some outlying neighbourhoods are not; stick to well-known, busy areas and use rideshare after dark.
Call 911 if in danger; otherwise report to the Chicago Police to get a report number for insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.
Yes. Chicago is English-speaking, and the police department offers interpreters and multilingual services.
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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