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A 773 number reads as Chicago, the neighborhoods and communities that make up the city and the towns just outside it. You pick 773 right in the Ghost app, no new SIM or plan required, and you're calling and texting from it in minutes.
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Why choose a 773 virtual phone number?
Look like you're already in Chicago
If you're selling a car, renting out a room, or job hunting in Chicago, a 773 number tells the person on the other end you're local before you say a word.
Useful if you're moving to the area
Relocating from Aurora, Naperville, or Elgin into the city, or the other way around, a 773 number lets you set up your local presence before the move is even finished.
Keep the number when you leave
Take a job in Schaumburg or Wheaton and move away later, and your 773 number still works the same. No need to explain a new number to everyone you know.
Separate work from personal
Give out a 773 number for job applications or side gigs around Hoffman Estates and Plainfield, and keep your main line for family and friends.
Dating with a number people recognize
On dating apps in and around Chicago, a 773 number feels familiar to matches who are used to seeing it, instead of an out-of-area code that raises questions.
How to get a 773 phone number
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Get My 773 NumberAbout the 773 area code
Area code
773
State
Illinois
Overlay codes
224, 312, 708, 872
Cities served
12+
The 773 area code covers Chicago and reaches into the surrounding suburbs, including Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Hoffman Estates, and Plainfield.
773 shares its region with the 224, 312, 708, and 872 area codes. These codes overlay the same general area rather than splitting it into separate zones, so a 773 number sits alongside them without any real distinction in how it's used.
The region runs on Central Time (America/Chicago). Calls and texts between 773 and nearby suburbs happen on the same clock, so timing calls for work or personal reasons stays simple across the metro.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Chicago?
The 773 region covers Chicago and the towns that surround it, a metro built on a mix of dense city neighborhoods and growing suburban communities.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical centers across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs employ a large share of the region's workforce, from large teaching hospitals to community clinics.
Education
From city schools to suburban districts in places like Naperville and Wheaton, education is a steady source of jobs and a reason many families choose to stay in the area.
Logistics
Chicago's position as a transportation hub, backed by suburbs like Aurora and Elgin, keeps warehousing, distribution, and freight work central to the local economy.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 773 phone number?
You can pick a 773 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. Just choose the area code, select an available number, and you're set.
Which cities use the 773 area code?
773 serves Chicago along with nearby suburbs like Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Hoffman Estates, and Plainfield.
Do I need a new phone or plan to get a 773 number?
No. You keep your current phone and plan. Ghost adds a second number with the area code you choose, right in the app.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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