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Get a real Chicago phone number with a 312, 773, 861, or 872 area code, right on your iPhone. Pick the one that matches your neighborhood or the one you grew up with, and keep it separate from your personal line. Start in minutes.
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Why choose a Chicago virtual phone number?
Sell without the guesswork
List furniture or a car on Facebook Marketplace and buyers see a 312 or 773 number. That reads as local and gets faster replies than an out-of-state code.
Dating that matches your zip code
If you're matching with people around Chicago, a 773 or 312 number signals you're actually here. No one has to wonder why your area code is from three states away.
Moving to the city without losing touch
Keep your old number for family back home and pick up a new 312, 773, or 872 number for apartment hunting, utilities, and new contacts in Chicago.
Job hunting with a local look
Recruiters and hiring managers notice a local area code. A 312 or 861 number on your resume suggests you're already in Chicago and ready to interview.
Separate your work from your life
Freelancing, gig work, or running a side hustle out of Cicero or Evanston? Use a second number with a 708 or 224 area code and leave your personal line alone.
How to get a Chicago phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Chicago area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Chicago today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 312 | Chicago | Get a 312 number |
| +1 773 | Chicago | Get a 773 number |
| +1 861 | Chicago | Get a 861 number |
| +1 872 | Chicago | Get a 872 number |
| +1 708 | Cicero | Get a 708 number |
| +1 224 | Evanston | Get a 224 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Chicago virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
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Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
Read your voicemail at a glance.Auto-Reply
Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in Chicago?
Chicago anchors one of the largest metro economies in the Midwest, with finance, transportation, healthcare, and education all providing steady work across the city and its suburbs.
Finance and professional services
Downtown Chicago is packed with banks, trading firms, and professional service companies, which is part of why a 312 number carries weight for anyone doing business in the city.
Transportation and logistics
Chicago's position as a rail and freight hub means logistics and distribution jobs are common across the city and out toward Cicero.
Healthcare and education
Hospitals, research centers, and universities across Chicago and Evanston employ a large share of the region's workforce.
About Chicago
Area codes in service
6
Population
2,721,308
312 is the original Chicago code and still covers downtown and the Loop. 773 spread across the city's neighborhoods as it grew, and 872 and 861 were added later as overlay codes for the same area. Just outside the city, 708 covers Cicero and 224 covers Evanston and the north suburbs.
Chicago runs on Central time, so calls and texts land in sync with the rest of the city and the wider Midwest. Ghost works through the app on your iPhone, so you can call and text from your Chicago number wherever you happen to be.
Chicago's population of 2,721,308 makes it one of the largest cities in the country, spread across neighborhoods that each carry their own identity, and their own area code preference.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Chicago phone number?
You can set one up in minutes. Download Ghost, choose 312, 773, 861, 872, 708, or 224, and start calling and texting right away.
Can I pick which Chicago area code I get?
Yes. Choose 312, 773, 861, or 872 for the city itself, or go with 708 for Cicero and 224 for Evanston if that fits better.
Do I need a new phone or SIM card?
No. Ghost runs right from the app on your iPhone. Keep your current phone and SIM, and just add a Chicago number inside the app.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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