Chicago · #3 U.S. metro
Meet people in Chicago, side by side.
Zydeby matches people across the Chicago area, including Chicago, Naperville, Elgin, Evanston, Aurora, Joliet, Schaumburg, Oak Park and Gary, for dating, friendship, small groups and mentoring. Every first meeting is something to do together.
Free to join. Works in your browser and on iPhone.
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Side-by-side ideas around Chicago
A few of the kinds of plans members make here. Ideas in the app come from both profiles, your budget and the season.
Zydeby in Chicago
When to go
Summer is lakefront season. Winter brings ice skating, holiday markets and indoor ideas like museums and comedy.
Where we match
The whole Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, about 9.4 million people. Everyone who chooses it can be matched with each other; no one sees where you live.
Ways to meet
One-on-one dating, friends and mentoring, plus weekly group nights.
Questions
Is Zydeby available in Chicago?
Yes. Join now and you'll be matched as soon as someone near you fits. There are no waitlists. If it's quiet at first, inviting people you know helps everyone in Chicago.
Will there be group nights in Chicago?
Yes. Once enough members in the Chicago area sign up, there's a weekly group night, with more evenings added as it grows.
Does Zydeby cover Naperville and Elgin?
Yes. You choose Chicago as your metro, and members anywhere in it, from Naperville to Gary, can be matched.
Can I meet people when I visit Chicago?
Yes. Add a trip with your dates, and locals in Chicago who are open to travelers can be matched with you.
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