Deploy anywhere, connect anything
Zenlayer is North America's leading cloud platform, offering cloud computing, cloud networking and connectivity, and data center colocation services in Chicago. Our Midwestern U.S. footprint supports both fast-growing startups and established enterprises that need dependable infrastructure to serve users nationwide and across global markets.
Engineered for technical teams, the platform combines low-latency connectivity with flexible compute resources tuned for performance-intensive workloads. Whether you are scaling new applications or hardening mission-critical systems, Zenlayer provides the reliability and speed required to keep operations running smoothly in one of America's most strategic commercial hubs.
Data Centers
3
Interconnections
5
24/7 Global Customer Support
Quickly deploy and configure in our console
High-Availability & SLA
Enterprise Security and Support
Cloud services available in Chicago
Cloud Computing & CDN
Bare Metal Servers
On-demand dedicated servers
Bare Metal Servers
Deploy high-performance bare metal servers in minutes with full root access, customizable configurations, and no hypervisor overhead. Perfect for demanding workloads requiring maximum performance.
Key Features:
- •Instant provisioning
- •Full root access
- •High-performance hardware
- •Flexible configurations
Content Delivery
Global CDN and Caching
Content Delivery
Accelerate content delivery with Zenlayer's global CDN network. Reduce latency and improve user experience with edge caching across 350+ PoPs worldwide.
Key Features:
- •280+ global PoPs
- •Real-time analytics
- •DDoS protection
- •Edge caching
Virtual Machines
Scalable virtual servers
Virtual Machines
Launch elastic compute instances with flexible configurations. Scale up or down based on demand with pay-as-you-go pricing and full API automation.
Key Features:
- •On-demand scaling
- •Multiple OS options
- •API automation
- •Snapshot backups
Networking & Connectivity
Cloud Connect
Public cloud on-ramps
Cloud Connect
Connect to major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud) via private, high-speed connections. Bypass the public internet for better security and performance.
Key Features:
- •Multi-cloud connectivity
- •Private connections
- •Low latency
- •Flexible bandwidth
Cloud Router
Layer 3 Mesh Network
Cloud Router
Build global Layer 3 networks with software-defined routing. Create mesh topologies, manage traffic policies, and connect multiple locations seamlessly.
Key Features:
- •Global mesh network
- •BGP support
- •Traffic engineering
- •API-driven provisioning
Private Connect
Layer-2 Point to Point
Private Connect
Establish dedicated Layer 2 connections between datacenters. Extend your VLANs globally with guaranteed bandwidth and ultra-low latency.
Key Features:
- •Layer 2 connectivity
- •Guaranteed bandwidth
- •Sub-10ms latency
- •VLAN extension
IP Transit
Global Internet Backbone Access
IP Transit
Access Zenlayer's premium Tier 1 IP transit network with direct peering to major ISPs and content providers. Ensure optimal routing and low latency globally.
Key Features:
- •Tier 1 network
- •Global peering
- •DDoS mitigation
- •Flexible bandwidth
Data Center
Edge Colocation
Colocation Closer to End-Users
Edge Colocation
Host your infrastructure in carrier-neutral datacenters closer to end users. Access cross-connects to cloud providers, carriers, and network exchanges.
Key Features:
- •Carrier-neutral facilities
- •Cross-connect access
- •Physical security
- •Remote hands support
Quickly deploy and manage dedicated and virtual servers in Chicago
Enterprise hardware
Intel Xeon Scalable. Up to 384 GB RAM. NVMe and SSD storage tiers.
Premium network
100+ Tbps backbone with dynamic, latency-optimized routing.
Instant provisioning
Deploy via Terraform, REST API, or the point-and-click zenConsole.
Flexible billing
Hourly pay-as-you-go with discounts for longer commitments.
Compute instances in Chicago
Live inventory from the Zenlayer console. Pricing and images in-product.
Dedicated single-tenant servers. No hypervisor, no noisy neighbors.
| Instance | CPU | RAM | Storage | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLP | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4314 CPU | 192 GB | 6x960GB SSD | 10 Gbps |
| MFO | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4216 CPU | 192 GB | 4x480GB SSD | 10 Gbps |
| MOT | 8 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® CPU E5-2620 v4 | 32 GB | 1x480GB SSD | 20 Gbps |
| S8H | 4 cores1 × Intel® Xeon® CPU E3-1230 v6 | 32 GB | 1x2TB SATA HDD | 1 Gbps |
Build a scalable, secure, low-latency network on our award-winning fabric
IP Transit
Blended carrier routes tuned for the lowest real-world latency.
Cloud Connect
Private, dedicated links into AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle.
Cloud WAN
Software-defined backbone spanning 290+ points of presence.
Edge protection
Layer 3 and 4 DDoS mitigation with real-time traffic filtering.
Networking products in Chicago
from zenlayer console- Available
IP Transit
BGP, Gateway, Static
- Available
Cloud Onramps
AWS, Google Cloud
- Available
Cloud Router
2 datacenters
- Available
Virtual Edge
Up to 1 Gbps
- Available
Cross-connect ports
15 datacenters
- Available
Bandwidth cluster
BGP
Colocation & Data Center Services in Chicago
With 3 strategically located data centers in Chicago, Zenlayer brings your infrastructure closer to users across the American Midwest and beyond. Reduce latency, improve application performance, and enhance user experience by positioning your hardware in one of North America's most important financial and connectivity hubs.
Our carrier-neutral facilities deliver scalable colocation with redundant power, advanced cooling, and diverse connectivity to major internet exchanges and carriers. Benefit from 24/7 on-site support, stringent physical security, and flexible rack configurations built for high-density workloads, giving technical teams full control over mission-critical deployments in the U.S. market.
Carrier-neutral
Access to 400+ carriers and major regional peering exchanges.
Flexible power
Standard and high-density rack configurations on request.
Secure access
Biometric entry, CCTV, and 24/7 dedicated remote hands.
Rapid turn-up
Cage-to-production cross-connects in days, not weeks.
Data Centers in Chicago
Carrier-neutral facilities with cross-connect, BMC, and cloud-onramp services.
| Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| NA-Chicago1(Equinix_CH3)CHI1 |  | ColoBMCIP TransitCloud WANCloud Connect |
| NA-Chicago2(DRT_ORD14)CHI2 | Telx | ColoBMCIP Transit |
| NA-Chicago3(Equinix_CH4)CHI3 | | Colo |
Ready to deploy in Chicago?
Talk with Zenlayer to design a deployment across Chicago and United States.
