Local TV channels in Chicago
In the Chicago TV market, ABC is WLS-TV (channel 7), CBS is WBBM-TV (channel 2), NBC is WMAQ-TV (channel 5), FOX is WFLD (channel 32), The CW is WGN-TV (channel 9) and PBS is WTTW (channel 11) and WYIN (channel 56).
Stations
Over-the-air channel| Network | Station | Channel | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WLS-TV | 7 | Chicago, IL |
| CBS | WBBM-TV | 2 | Chicago, IL |
| NBC | WMAQ-TV | 5 | Chicago, IL |
| FOX | WFLD | 32 | Chicago, IL |
| The CW | WGN-TV | 9 | Chicago, IL |
| PBS | WTTW | 11 | Chicago, IL (nearby) |
| PBS | WYIN | 56 | Gary, IN (nearby) |
"Nearby" stations aren't on the network's list for this market but have a transmitter close to it.
Common questions
What channel is ABC in Chicago?
ABC in Chicago is WLS-TV, over-the-air channel 7 (Chicago, IL). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is CBS in Chicago?
CBS in Chicago is WBBM-TV, over-the-air channel 2 (Chicago, IL). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is NBC in Chicago?
NBC in Chicago is WMAQ-TV, over-the-air channel 5 (Chicago, IL). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is FOX in Chicago?
FOX in Chicago is WFLD, over-the-air channel 32 (Chicago, IL). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
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