With Halloween fast approaching, it's time to put the finishing touches on your costume. We believe that looking around our city may bring a fantastic amount of inspiration, whether you're just not inspired or haven't had time to pick something up yet. With that in mind, check out these Chicago-themed costume ideas for Halloween and express your Chicago love.

1. Ditka, Coach

This is a classic, but it's so simple to pull off and is so Chicago. All you need for the Coach Ditka outfit are the famous Bears sweater vest, aviators, a mustache, and a shirt and tie. If you don't already have a Bears sweater or sweater vest in your wardrobe, Amazon has you covered.

2. Retro Bulls Addict

You could utilize the mustache and aviators to match with your old Bulls apparel, similar to the Ditka costume. With the Bears' current season, we'd understand if you wanted to represent the Bulls rather than the Bears. Just make sure your Chicago accent is flawless!

3. Dangerous Business

This one is really straightforward to do. All you need is a white button-down shirt and some very short shorts that are concealed by the shirt's length. Pair with white socks and black sunglasses to complete the outfit.

Four. Mean Girls

Another timeless option, you can't go wrong with a Regina George costume for Halloween. With all of the fantastic characters and the many clothing they wear during the film, you have a lot of options here, but we're going with traditional Regina. You'll need her "A Little Bit Dramatic" tank, which is available here. Wear a pink cardigan over the tank and either a pleather black mini skirt or a pleated pink mini skirt to complete the outfit; she is pictured wearing both.

The Blues Brothers (5th)

This is another iconic Chicago style that is really easy to achieve. You just need a black suit, a black tie, a black hat, and black sunglasses. This Halloween, represent Chicago in style.

President Barack Obama

You can't go wrong going up as our president for Halloween, since he is without a doubt one of Chicago's favorite sons. All you need is your best suit and, of course, an Obama mask, which can be found at almost any costume shop. If you can't find one for whatever reason, we've got you covered.

7. The Flapper Girl

If you want to travel even further back in time than the Coach Ditka appearance, the antique 1920's Chicago flapper girl costume is ideal. Styleably represent Chicago and the Roaring Twenties. You're likely to find something you like among the many flapper girl costumes available at Party City.

Chance The Rapper 8th

Rep Chance this Halloween to ensure you get on that super light beam, since he is another of Chicago's beloved sons. Chance has a variety of styles, but you can put together a nice Chance costume with some overalls and a classic White Sox cap.

9. Any Chicago Sports Figure

Some could call it a sham, but we think it's just a great basic costume. Put on one of your favorite Chicago sports jerseys and pretend to be your favorite Chicago athlete. The possibilities are unlimited. You might be Patrick Kane or Kris Bryant. Please, though, leave the old Derrick Rose jersey at home.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Who doesn't adore Ferris Bueller, a famous Chicago film? This Halloween, channel your inner Ferris with his entire movie costume. Look at the outfit here.

Ferris wouldn't be having nearly as much fun if it weren't for his girl Sloane Peterson. Don't go to Halloween without your daughter; luckily, a full Sloane costume is also available. Check it out right here.

11. CTA Track Employee

The fantastic CTA. Nothing has a stronger love/hate connection with the people of Chicago than the CTA. Dress in blue and wear one of those awesome neon construction vests for Halloween, and you could well find up getting to lead a railway car yourself! The CTA is probably OK with that; they even have a kid's track worker outfit.

Harry Caray (12th)

This Halloween, you can't go wrong with the Harry Caray look. All you need are some thick-framed black spectacles, white hair, suspenders, and a love of Cubs baseball.

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Rooftop Asylum Halloween Party at I|O Godfrey

This fourth-floor rooftop will be transformed into a haunted asylum, complete with Halloween food and drink specials (like a charcuterie skull, toxic waste mac, and cheese, or purple poison cocktail). Plus, the roof will be outfitted with nine haunted igloos, each decked out in spooky decor that fits a different Halloween theme. Reserve your spot today.

TILT Terror Nights at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Get your thrills and chills while hovering more than 1,000 feet above Chicago. This Halloween event at 360 CHICAGO offers guests a special after-dark experience, featuring a longer and faster spin on their signature TILT ride. You’ll also find Halloween-themed cocktails and to-die-for city views. Get your tickets today.

Haunted Halloween Ball at Congress Plaza Hotel

Dress up for Chicago’s largest and scariest Halloween costume party. Experience a night of thrills at the Haunted Halloween Ball on Oct. 30 at the (reportedly haunted) Congress Plaza Hotel. The massive ballroom of the 122-year-old hotel will transform into a zombie-themed dance floor where live DJs, vampire bellmen, and costumed go-go dancers rule the night. The event starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m. Tickets are available for purchase online. 

Totally 80’s Halloween Party at Time Out Market

Swing by Time Out Market Chicago for a Totally 80’s Halloween Party as the food hall travels back in time on Oct. 30. Drink a Pop Rocks-rimmed cocktails, jam to an awesome ’80s soundtrack, snap photos in front of giant Lite Brite, play Pac-Man, or set a high score on Super Mario Bros.

Afrofusion Halloween Party at The Promontory

Dance the night away at this Afrofusion Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 30. The Promontory in Hyde Park is hosting this costume content and dance party, where international DJs fuse hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and afrobeat into a one-of-a-kind musical experience. General admission tickets and table reservations are on sale now.

Adults Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo

While zoo-goers might be familiar with Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest from Oct. 8 – 21, adults can enjoy an evening stroll among wildlife with a beer, cider, hard seltzer, or glass of wine in hand at Adults Night Out: The Great Pumpkin Glow. With multiple bars and no crowds, this after-hours event offers music from a live DJ, lawn games, and free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel. This special night takes place on Oct. 28 from 6:30 – 10 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online.

Tarot Cocktails at The Gwen

The Gwen Hotel, recently named the best hotel in Chicago by Conde Nast Traveler, will have a full menu of tarot-themed cocktails for October. They’ll also host Halloween events, like screenings of classic horror movies.

Haunted Halloween Booze Cruise

Celebrate Halloween on the water this year. Set sail from DuSable Harbor on a Haunted Halloween Booze Cruise aboard the Anita Dee I Yacht. With amazing skyline views, a full bar, and music, you can dance the night away in your Halloween best at this 21+ event. Enjoy the lake breeze on the open deck as you take in Chicago’s landmarks lit up at night. Costumes are encouraged and tickets can be purchased online.

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1. Grandpa Rossy. This one's easy enough, just grab a David Ross jersey and a cane or walker. 

2. Pizza Squirrel. You stole our pizza and our hearts earlier this year. Just a squirrel costume and a slice of pizza. Bonus: You won't be as hungover as your friends the next day because you'll be eating throughout the night.

3. The Aloha Billboard. The Aloha billboard hung in Logan Square for over a year, gaining quite a following including a Tumblr page asking if it was still up. Even though it’s been taken down now, dress up as the Cameron Crowe flop starring Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone and see how many people get it.

4. Paul McGee. Do you have a long beard (or a fake one)? Perfect. Pair with glasses and a Hawaiian shirt to get the look of Chicago's best bartender. The downside? Everyone might ask you to make drinks all night.

5. Navy Pier Ferris Wheel. Just wear lights that blink and change colors constantly. 

6. Bill Murray at the White House, or at the Cubs Game. Podium + Cubs gear.

7. Ferris Bueller. Faded jeans, white T-shirt, cardigan. Easy-peasy. You can also easily turn this into a group costume and add on Cam and Sloane. 

8. Honey Butter Fried Chicken. This is a group costume, where one friend dresses as a honey bottle, another as a stick of butter, and the last as a chicken. Get it? Get it?

9. The Ghosts of Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo. Best friends can just sport this duo's jerseys and hang out together all night, occasionally staring lovingly at each other as only these two can. Don't worry, everyone else will be staring longingly at you, too. 

10. Billy Corgan. Just shave your head or get a bald cap and carry around a cat all night, an ode to his PAWS Magazine cover.

11. Wiener's Circle employee. You know what to do.

12. Easy characters. This is so simple, literally just wear anything in your closet because the characters on this Netflix show look just like all of us. 

13. Kevin McCallister. It's been years since Kevin's family left him alone in the 'burbs while they went on vacation (a feat that could never happen in our technology-riddled lives), but anyone will recognize your costume if you just sport a maroon sweater and keep your hands at your face all night poised to scream.

14. Shameless Characters, duh. Bring the whole family. And some booze…

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