Chicago Data Center Market
Chicago Data Center Market & AI Infrastructure
Chicago remains one of North America's largest data-center markets. CBRE reported 910.6 MW of inventory in H1 2026 and continued demand from hyperscale, AI, enterprise and financial-services users.
Growth is moving toward power-accessible submarkets
CBRE notes expansion westward into areas such as Elk Grove, Northlake and Hoffman Estates, supported by fiber connectivity, while long power-delivery timelines remain a central development constraint.
Technology planning for businesses
CompFlorida can support national carrier sourcing, network and firewall planning, fiber and redundancy strategy, branch connectivity and multi-vendor coordination for organizations entering or expanding in the Chicago market.
Source: CBRE Global Data Center Trends 2026.
