Catholic Speed Dating in Chicago

FOR CATHOLIC SINGLES IN CHICAGO

FOR CATHOLIC SINGLES IN DFW

Live one-on-one video dates with verified, practicing Catholics in Chicago. Plus in-person events when Candid comes to town.

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CANDID ON THE ROAD

Date in-person in September

Skip the swipe and meet someone in real life. Candid on the Road brings intentional, faith-centered speed dating to Chicago. Check out the two opportunities below.

Candid Speed Dating

Chicago Downtown

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT

Location TBA

Ages 24-40 (age brackets 24-31 and 32-40 run side by side)

Included: Entry, welcome drink, all speed dating rounds, open mingle time before and after

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Candid Speed Dating

Lakeview / Lincoln Park

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CT

Location: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Ages 24-40 (age brackets 24-31 and 32-40 run side by side)

Included: Entry, welcome drink, all speed dating rounds, open mingle time before and after

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UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS

Live video dates for Chicago.

TUE

Sep

STATE • AGES 26-36

AGES 26-36

Illinois & Indiana

7:00 PM CT

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THE CHICAGO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

A city built on Catholic roots, still going strong.

Chicago has one of the deepest Catholic legacies of any American city. From the Cathedral of the Holy Name and Old St. Patrick's to the vibrant young adult ministries at St. Clement, St. Josaphat, and Old St. Mary's, the city's Catholic community is genuinely alive and growing.

The single Catholic scene in Chicago is stronger than in most cities. Between the Archdiocese of Chicago's Young Adult Ministry, the Chicago chapter of Young Catholic Professionals, and events like Theology on Tap that fill parish halls each summer, Catholics in their 20s and 30s have real infrastructure to lean on.

Candid brings something different: live video speed dating events for verified, practicing Catholics across Chicagoland: from Lincoln Park and Wicker Park to Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston, Elmhurst, and the suburbs. Instead of running into the same 20 people at every Catholic event, you can meet Chicago-area Catholics you'd never have crossed paths with otherwise.

HOW IT WORKS

One night.

Five real conversations.

One night.

Five real conversations.

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Show up on video

Five 7-minute conversations, one evening. Camera on, real face time.

Show up on video

Five 7-minute conversations, one evening. Camera on, real face time.

Show up on video

Five 7-minute conversations, one evening. Camera on, real face time.

Mark your yes's

Pick who you'd see again. If they pick you back, we open the chat!

Mark your yes's

Pick who you'd see again. If they pick you back, we open the chat!

Mark your yes's

Pick who you'd see again. If they pick you back, we open the chat!

CHICAGO QUESTIONS

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Answers about Catholic virtual speed dating in Chicago.

Is there Catholic speed dating near me in Chicago?

Yes, Candid runs Catholic speed dating events for the Chicago metro multiple times a month, open to verified Catholics across Chicago, the North Shore, western suburbs, and beyond — including Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston, Wheaton, Elmhurst, and Aurora. Events are live over video, so you can attend from wherever you are in Chicagoland without a commute.

Where do Chicago events take place?

Chicago events are live video events, not in-person. You join from the Candid app or from web.candiddating.net on any browser. Candid also occasionally hosts in-person Candid on the Road events in Chicago.

How much does a Chicago event cost?

A single Candid event is $14.99, or $7.49 for your first event (automatically applied in the app). The Candid+ monthly subscription is $19.99 per month and includes two events plus access to Lumi, Candid's AI matchmaker. There's also a three-event pack at $12.99 per event with no monthly commitment. Tickets for in-person Candid on the Road events in Chicago are sold separately.

Who will I meet at a Chicago event?

Every attendee is a manually verified, practicing Catholic in the Chicago area who is dating with intention. Events are organized by age bracket, so your matches are close to your stage of life. Every profile is reviewed by the Candid team before approval.

Are attendees from parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago?

Many are. Attendees come from parishes across the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet, including St. Clement, St. Josaphat, Old St. Patrick's, Old St. Mary's, St. Vincent de Paul, and many others. Candid is an independent app and is not officially affiliated with the Archdiocese of Chicago or the Diocese of Joliet.

What if the Chicago event I want is full?

Chicago is one of Candid's most active markets and events fill up quickly. If your preferred event is full, join the waitlist in the app — if a seat opens, we'll notify you immediately. Candid+ subscribers get priority waitlist access. New Chicago events are added at the start and middle of every month.