Chicago CityKey: The Key to the City
Do you live in Chicago? Or are you thinking of settling in this city? If yes, then it is very important for you to know about the Chicago CityKey card. This card is not just an ordinary card, it is the key to making the experience of living in the city easy and convenient.
IMAGINE:
you have gone out to try a new restaurant and suddenly you feel like reading your favorite book. Or you are going to office by bus and suddenly need medicine. In all these situations, the Chicago CityKey card is no less than a boon for you.
What is Chicago CityKey?
Chicago CityKey is a multipurpose card that provides many facilities to the residents of Chicago city. This card works as an identity card, library card, public transport card and medicine discount card. That is, you get the facility of four cards in one card.
Benefits of Chicago CityKey
Time saving: You do not need to carry different cards.
Convenience: You can avail many types of services with one card.
Money Saving: Get discounts on many medicines.
Identification: It also serves as a valid identity card.
How to get Chicago CityKey?
It is very easy to get a Chicago CityKey card. All you have to do is visit an authorized center with some required documents. For more information, you can visit the official website of the city of Chicago.
CENTER LIST:
1]CityKey Online Platform
3]Application Materials
My Experience
When I first came to Chicago, I wanted to know a lot about the city. I got many types of cards, such as library card, transportation card, etc. But when I came to know about Chicago CityKey, I was very happy. Now I do not have to carry different cards. Just one card and I am ready to explore the city.
Last Words
If you live in Chicago or are thinking of settling down, then Chicago CityKey card can prove to be very useful for you. This card can make your life easy and convenient.
Have you ever used Chicago CityKey card? Share your experience with us.
Some additional tips:all information from cityclerk web .thanks.
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| Name | Discount |
|---|---|
| Restaurants & Beverages | |
| Alliance Bakery | 10% discount |
| Amazcakes (BL) (WL) | 10% off service fees and will accept the CityKey ID as a primary form of identification for services |
| Base Cafe (LXL) | Free senior or veteran coffee up to 12 ounces, limitations apply |
| Brown Sugar Bakery (BL) (WL) | 10% discount on items purchased from all locations of Brown Sugar Bakery (not to be combined with any other special, discount, or coupon) |
| Cafe Con Leche | 10% off entire order, not valid with any other discounts or on holidays; discount applies to CityKey card holders only |
| Cafe Mas | 20% off all food and coffee |
| Doreen's Pizzeria | 10% discount on total purchase, not to be combined with any other sales |
| Good Times Brewery | 10% off final bill |
| Katherine Anne Confections (WL) | 10% off purchase |
| Momentum Coffee (BL) | 10% discount (not to be combined with any other special, discount, or coupon) at all locations |
| Muse Coffee Studio | 10% discount and $5 off merch |
| Penelope's Vegan Taqueria | 20% off |
| Perkolator Coffee | 10% off (not to be combined with any other special, discount, sale, or coupon) |
| Poke Okie | 10% discount |
| Saba Italian Bar & Kitchen | 10% off entire order, not valid with any other discounts or on holidays; discount applies to CityKey card holders only |
| Salam Chicago | 10% discount |
| Schweet Cheesecake (BL) (WL) | 10% off your order when you show your City Card in-store - never expires; take 10% off online orders when you use code: CITYCARD (code expires 12/31/24) |
| Side Practice Coffee LLC | 10% off from purchase |
| Sipping Turtle Cafe | 10% discount |
| Su Taqueria Thaly's | 10% off order |
| Sweet Mandy B's (WL) | 10% off in store purchase only (not valid with promotions) |
| Taylor's Tacos (BL) (WL) | 15% discount |
| Thai Pot Noodles Shop (LXL) | 10% discount |
| The Harding Tavern | 10% off entire order, not valid with any other discounts or on holidays; discount applies to CityKey card holders only |
| The Jibarito Stop | 10% discount on dine in only purchases (not to be combined with any other special, discount, or coupon) |
| The Old Plank | 10% off entire order, not valid with any other discounts or on holidays; discount applies to CityKey card holders only |
| Windy City Baker | 10% discount (not to be combined with any other special, discount, or coupon); for online orders; use code: CITYKEY |
| Museums & Cultural Institutions | |
| Chicago Public Library - Digital Museum Passes | Use your CityKey to access free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres and local cultural venues in Illinois. Please note, you must use the Chicago Public Library number on the back of your CityKey. |
| Chicago Architecture Center | $5 admission to the Center (regularly $14) |
| Chicago History Museum | $3 off general admission |
| Haitian American Museum of Chicago | Free admission to the museum |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | 10% discount on Lincoln Park Zoo membership when purchased on the Lincoln Park Zoo grounds |
| Museum of Illusions Chicago | 10% discount |
| National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture | 10% discount on items purchased from the NMPRAC gift shop |
| Swedish American Museum | 50% discount on family admission, 10% discount on items purchased from the Museum gift shop |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Accepts CityKey as proof of residence during the museum's 52 free days for Illinois residents, on Thursday evenings between 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. from June 6 through Sept. 26 |
| The Insect Asylum (WL) | $2 off general admission, cannot be used on Wednesdays |
| Apparel & Beauty | |
| Candle Castle & Co | 10% off candle making classes or private events with offer code CITYKEY |
| Kendi Amani | 15% off online order with code CCPASS (not to be combined with any other offer, special, or discount) |
| Local Goods Chicago | 10% Discount on items purchased from Local Goods Chicago |
| Monarch Thrift Shop (WL) | 10% discount on items purchased from the Monarch Thrift Shop. (Not to combined with any other special, discount, or coupon) |
| The Silver Room (BL) | 10% discount on items purchased from The Silver Room. The 10% discount will not be applicable to special orders, custom orders, repairs, vinyl, and limited-edition items (not to combined with any other special, discount, or coupon) |
| Arts & Entertainment | |
| Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago | 10% discount on bike, walking, food and kayak tours |
| CityKey Entertainment Deals/EBG | Multiple discounts on hotel accommodations, flights, car rentals and various attractions such as movies, concerts, sport games, theme parks & more |
| Escape Artistry Escape Rooms | 10% discount with code: CITYESCAPE10 |
| Flyover | $2 off admission |
| Rattleback Records (LGBTQIA+ Owned) | 10% off purchase (not to be combined with any other special, discount, or coupon) |
| The Goodman Theatre | Half-off for up to four mezzanine tickets for selected Goodman Theatre performances for the 2024-2025 season (through July 2025). Subject to availability, restrictions apply. |
| Sports Team | |
| Chicago Sky | 20% Discount on Chicago Sky single-game tickets, purchased at the Box Office of Wintrust Arena on gameday; CityKey ID must be shown at the time of purchase |
| Chicago Fire FC | Special pricing by following link |
| Financial Institutions | |
| Great Lakes Credit Union | Accepts CityKey ID as a primary form of identification at all Great Lakes Credit Union locations |
| Old National Bank | Accepts CityKey IDs as a secondary form of identification at the following locations:
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| Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union | Accepts CityKey IDs as a secondary form of identification, verifies address |
| Self-Help Federal Credit Union | Accepts CityKey IDs as a secondary form of identification, verifies address at the following location:
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| Health & Fitness | |
| Division Chiropractic | Free phone consult with a chiropractor |
| Lawndale Christian Fitness Center | One free month of membership when signing up for auto payment |
| Other Services | |
| Gallardo 1-Stop Services, Inc. | 10% off service fees and will accept CityKey ID as a primary form of identification for services |
| Heavy Quip (Diesel Sales) | Free freight on all diesel engines, transmissions and engine parts purchased from Diesel sales |
| Mendez Auto Repair | 10% off purchase |
| Meraki House of Illinois Inc | Accept CityKey for primary form of identification for purchase/opening account |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | One free month of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Play Pass at participating Chicago locations listed below:
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| Zaen Tax & Notary Services Inc | 10% discount on services |
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