Internships in Chicago

Recorded programme and office context for Chicago

Compare the named BRG practices and CBRE Sales & Brokerage city options. Citadel’s standing city example is a separate kind of context.

These dated references do not confirm current openings, a reporting address or a workable commute. Keep each reference’s original source date and check the exact employer route. Standing city examples and location-scoped pay remain context only.

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Program and event location references

Berkeley Research Group · Practice-specific Summer Associate context
Summer Associate
BRG’s recorded practice descriptions name Chicago; the practice and exact posting determine the office choice.
Economic Consulting and Disputes & Investigations listed-office context only.
Location evidence · 2026-09-14 · Source record ↗
The recorded practice options involve economic and statistical work or financial-record analysis and investigations.
Eligibility and recorded status
BRG says the Summer Associate Program is designed for students completing their junior year of undergraduate school or enrolled in a master's program. For U.S. positions, candidates must be able to verify legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future; each posting controls additional GPA, major, and role-specific requirements.
Recorded reference; current availability was not rechecked.
Source checked 2026-09-14 · Employer source ↗ · Compare employer paths
CBRE · Sales & Brokerage programme
Sales & Brokerage Internship
The recorded CBRE Sales & Brokerage programme includes Chicago in its city list; verify the exact role and office.
Only the Sales & Brokerage programme names this city; do not transfer its list to Finance, FCG, GWS, Property Management or Digital & Technology.
Location evidence · 2026-09-14 · Source record ↗
Sales & Brokerage interns support deals through local-market research, proposals, presentations, lease review and financial analysis.
Eligibility and recorded status
The program page says it is open to college juniors, seniors and graduate students with an interest in commercial real estate.
Recorded reference; current availability was not rechecked.
Source checked 2026-09-14 · Employer source ↗ · Compare employer paths

Additional city context

Citadel · Standing internship city example
Summer Internship
Citadel’s recorded standing internship page uses Chicago as a major-city experience example.
Standing city example only; not a named requisition, assigned office, exhaustive office list or current local supply.
Location evidence · 2026-09-15 · Source record ↗
A standing eleven-week internship description spanning investing, engineering and quantitative research.
Eligibility and recorded status
Citadel's standing internship page does not publish one universal class-year, degree, major, graduation-window, or work-authorization rule for every internship. Those requirements vary by role, so use the current employer requisition and KING MAKER-backed InternshipDeadlines record for exact eligibility and sponsorship terms.
Recorded reference; current availability was not rechecked.
Source checked 2026-09-15 · Employer source ↗ · Compare employer paths

Preparation and programme details

Choose a practical checklist, an original worked exercise or programme details for your next decision. Each link retains its original guide review date.

What will your internship commute cost in time and money?
Ask for the actual reporting address, required on-site days and shift times before comparing housing or transit. Original guide review: 2026-09-17.
How to choose internship housing without missing the expensive details
Test the door-to-door trip at the actual start and finish times; a headquarters address or nearby route is insufficient. Original guide review: 2026-09-17.
Find an internship when you cannot afford to relocate
Use the original fictional pre-payday cash example to separate deposits, expenses and money needed before a reimbursement. Original guide review: 2026-09-16.
Economic consulting case practice: three worked quantitative exercises
Use the original fictional quantitative cases for the selected BRG practice context; they are not employer questions or a city-specific interview promise. Original guide review: 2026-09-16.

Geography and commute logic

Area or corridor: Loop · Practical implication: Dense office core with rail access from several neighborhoods.

Area or corridor: West Loop / Fulton Market · Practical implication: Growing office, technology, and hospitality cluster; commute varies by CTA line and walking distance.

Area or corridor: River North · Practical implication: Professional-services and technology offices with central access and higher housing costs.

Area or corridor: Streeterville / Near North · Practical implication: Corporate and healthcare access; lakefront geography can add bus or walking dependence.

Area or corridor: Suburban offices · Practical implication: Some employers are in Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Deerfield, or other suburbs; a downtown apartment may create a difficult reverse commute.

Transit and transportation

Chicago Transit Authority rail and buses cover the urban core, while Metra serves commuter corridors. Office location matters: a role labelled “Chicago” may be downtown, near an airport, or in a suburb.

A commute check should use the office’s full street address and expected arrival time. Test weekday service, transfers, last-mile walking, late departure, weekend options, and the cost of a fallback ride. For hybrid roles, verify which days the team actually expects in-office attendance.

Cost model

Use a monthly model with these lines:

Gross cash compensation and any signing, relocation, housing, or travel support.
Federal, state, local, and payroll taxes based on current official sources.
Rent, deposits amortized over the stay, utilities, internet, and furniture.
Transit, parking, tolls, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and occasional ride-hail.
Food, work clothing, laundry, professional events, and healthcare.
One-time travel into and out of the city.
A contingency reserve for at least one material surprise.

Illinois and federal tax rules affect take-home pay. City and county taxes can also affect spending. Use current Illinois Department of Revenue and IRS sources rather than an undated calculator.

Employer clusters

Cluster: Trading and market infrastructure · What students should know: Proprietary trading, exchanges, market makers, and financial technology create quantitative, operations, product, and business roles.

Cluster: Consulting and professional services · What students should know: Large offices recruit across strategy, implementation, risk, transactions, and analytics.

Cluster: Private equity, credit, and investment management · What students should know: The ecosystem includes buyout, growth, credit, real-estate, and traditional asset-management employers.

Cluster: Corporate headquarters and industrials · What students should know: Consumer, food, logistics, manufacturing, airlines, and healthcare companies support finance, supply chain, marketing, and strategy roles.

Is Chicago affordable for an intern?

It depends on compensation, exact dates, housing channel, commute, taxes, and support. Use current listings and a dated budget rather than a citywide average.

Should I live near the office or near other interns?

Minimize the recurring cost that matters most. For five in-office days, commute reliability usually dominates. For hybrid work, social support and access to several employment nodes may deserve more weight.

Do I need a car?

The answer is address-specific. Test the actual commute and weekend needs. Include parking, insurance, tolls, fuel, and risk of breakdown before deciding.

Turn this market into an application shortlist

Start with a role family in the local employer map, then narrow by the actual reporting site. Save the employer-controlled posting before treating a name on this page as an opportunity. For each viable role, compare the work, enrollment requirements, stated compensation unit and the cost of reaching that site. A regional employer list is not a verified vacancy list.

Historical example · 2026-09-04
Use the local transport and housing sources for the schedule you would actually work. Keep a quote for the correct dates and a cash plan for deposits or costs due before the first paycheck; historical housing figures in the research are not current offers.

Sources & about this guide

About this research

Area or corridor: Loop · Practical implication: Dense office core with rail access from several neighborhoods.

Research reviewed September 4, 2026. Openings, deadlines, pay, locations and eligibility can change; verify the current posting or employer site before you apply.

What the labels mean

Employer evidence: A statement from or attributed to the employer.
Current role: A role checked against its source posting.
Dated role: An older role used for context; it may no longer be open.
Historical example: An example from an earlier recruiting cycle.
Candidate report: A candidate’s account, not employer policy.
InternshipDeadlines analysis: Our interpretation of the available evidence.
Preparation suggestion: A preparation step or action we suggest.

About this guide

Published by InternshipDeadlines. Guide updated 2026-10-18. Research evidence as of 2026-09-04. How we use sources.

Cite this guide

InternshipDeadlines. Internships in Chicago. Updated 2026-10-18. https://internshipdeadlines.com/locations/chicago/

Use the source dates attached to the claim you cite. A guide update does not reverify every source or confirm that an internship is open.

Sources

Use these labels to see who published each source and what it supports in the guide. A role posting may still be useful evidence after the role closes.

City of ChicagoGovernment reference · Used for: InternshipDeadlines analysis · Observed 2026-09-04https://www.chicago.gov/
Chicago Transit AuthoritySupporting source · Used for: InternshipDeadlines analysis · Observed 2026-09-04https://www.transitchicago.com/
MetraSupporting source · Used for: InternshipDeadlines analysis · Observed 2026-09-04https://metra.com/
Illinois Department of RevenueGovernment reference · Used for: InternshipDeadlines analysis · Observed 2026-09-04https://tax.illinois.gov/
Internal Revenue ServiceGovernment reference · Used for: InternshipDeadlines analysis · Observed 2026-09-04https://www.irs.gov/

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