Thank you for your interest in Chicago. There are specific guidelines that dictate the processing of bulk order requests for only the Chicago Official Visitors Guide and the Chicago Map and Guide.
**If you want fewer than five (5) copies, click here.
Chicago Official Visitors Guide
Color guidebook of Chicago's seasonal events and attractions, along with complete information on area accommodations, attractions, dining, nightlife, sightseeing, shopping and transportation options. A fold out map is included, but if you are seeking a more detailed map, see the Chicago Map and Guide. Published three times a year.
Chicago Map and Guide
A fold-out, easy-to-carry map detailing by location Chicago attractions, museums, hotels, sightseeing boats and buses, airport transit information as well as key attractions in the suburban areas. Published once a year.
Guidelines
We apologize in advance that we cannot fulfill every request we receive or requests that require delivery in fewer than 10 business days. The demand for our materials greatly exceeds our supply. Our guidelines are as follows:
1.) Our guides are first and foremost for out-of-town visitors. We cannot accommodate pick-up requests or international requests.
2.) One submission per group/company/event is allowed.
3.) All approved orders are shipped out within 10 business days of the order.
4.) The Chicago Map and Guide is available year-round.
5.) The Chicago Official Visitors Guide is published three times a year: Fall/Winter (Oct-Feb), Spring (March-June), and Summer (July-Sept). Below you will find dates in which you can order the seasonal editions of the Chicago Official Visitors Guide.
If you wish to request an issue for a future season, please return to this page at the appropriate time as listed below in the "Dates Orders Accepted" column:
| Edition Time Period |
Dates Ordered |
Accepted |
| Spring |
March 1 - June 6 |
February 15 - May 10 |
| Summer |
June 6 - October 6 |
May 11 - September 30 |
| Fall/Winter |
October 6 - March 1 |
October 1 - February 14 |
*Pricing Information:
We are a non-for-profit company so we do not charge for our publications, however, we do ask that you pay a shipping and handling cost for your items. Each order placed is charged a handling fee of $4.00. The shipping cost for the Chicago Map and Guides are .17 each. The shipping cost for the Chicago Official Visitors Guides are .50 each.
Orders cannot be processed until payment is received.