This is a list of notable hardcore punk bands from Chicago, Illinois and its surrounding areas.

• 88 Fingers Louie
• Arma Angelus^[1]
• Articles of Faith
• Bhopal Stiffs
• The Bollweevils
• Charles Bronson
• The Fighters
• Harm's Way
• Hewhocorrupts
• The Killing Tree
• Los Crudos
• Masters of the Obvious
• Pegboy
• Racetraitor
• Rise Against
• Screeching Weasel (early)
• Weekend Nachos