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Chicago VPS. Built for CME Futures Trading.

A Chicago VPS for futures, beside the order-routing gateways Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG and NinjaTrader Brokerage use.

View Chicago plans from $29.99/mo
  • 0.52ms to CME Globex
  • Your platform pre-installed
  • Prop-firm accounts ready
Chicago, USACME Group

As low as · to CME

0.52 ms

Chicago → CME Globex, Aurora

8 datacenters

  • Chicago
  • New York
  • London
  • Dublin
  • Amsterdam
  • Frankfurt
  • Tokyo
  • Singapore

Works with the trading platforms you already use.

Chicago VPS pricing: choose your plan.

Compare resources and published pricing for Chicago, USA. Choose a plan to review its configuration and current location availability.

No contracts, cancel anytime.

  • VPS Pro+

    Most popular
    $129.99 per month

    Server Specifications

    • Latency
    • PlatformSelect platform
    • Location
      Chicago based VPS optimized for ultra fast low latency tradingChicago, USA
    • Processor
    • Compute power
    • RAM
    • Storage
    • Operating System
      Loading operating system
    • Network
    • Monitor Support
    • Setup Time
    • Backtesting
    • Backups
    • Detect+
    • AI Compatible

  • 20 inclusions, every plan

    Included at no extra cost. Hover or tap a feature for details.

    Trading & access

    6 included
    • Run trading platforms compatible with your chosen Windows or Linux system. Platform licenses and market-data subscriptions are separate, and available CPU and RAM determine how much you can run at once.
    • No plan-imposed limit on exchange connections through your trading software. Exchange permissions, data subscriptions, platform limits, and available server resources still apply.
    • No plan-imposed cap on API connections for your trading tools. Broker and API rate limits, account permissions, and available server resources still apply.
    • Run AI agents, compatible runtimes, and your own MCP servers on your VPS. These workloads use your plan’s included CPU, memory, and storage; connect your own APIs and tools.
    • Administrator access on Windows or root access on Linux lets you install compatible platforms, indicators, and tools, and manage your server settings.
    • Run compatible trade copiers such as Replikanto. Software licenses are separate, and the number of accounts you can copy depends on your software and server resources.

    Network & protection

    5 included
    • Choose Chicago for infrastructure near CME exchange connectivity. Actual latency depends on your broker, data feed, and network route; the latency row shows the estimate for the selected location.
    • Your server has its own IP address for remote access and connecting trading tools. You can use it with services that support IP allowlisting.
    • Always-on DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) protection with advanced traffic filtering, plus firewalls and intrusion detection.
    • Server protection complements network DDoS filtering. You should still keep your operating system and trading software updated and protect your account credentials; no protection eliminates every security risk.
    • Traffic is not billed per gigabyte. Connection speed depends on your plan and location; unmetered bandwidth does not mean unlimited network speed.
    How we protect your server

    Support & reliability

    6 included
    • Get help around the clock from a US-based team familiar with trading platforms, data feeds, and VPS troubleshooting.
    • Our support team can help you move your trading environment from another server. Contact us to coordinate the move and check any platform-specific requirements.
    • Get assistance connecting to your server and setting up your trading environment. Provisioning time is shown separately for each plan.
    • Our Network Operations Center monitors every server, network path, and datacenter 24x7x365 with a 15-minute first-reply target for critical issues. Average first response under 10 minutes.
    • BetaQuantVPS Detect+ is in beta and free on every plan during the beta. It monitors NinjaTrader 8 and other trading platforms, and data feed and broker connections (for example Rithmic, CQG, Tradovate and IBKR), and alerts by email and in the dashboard.
    • Our industry-leading 99.999% uptime guarantee SLA gives a service credit for any covered outage of a minute or more, under the SLA terms. It covers service availability, not broker, exchange, or trading-platform availability.

    Flexible plans

    3 included
    • There is no one-time server setup charge. Your selected plan, billing period, and any optional add-ons determine the price shown at checkout.
    • Upgrade from your dashboard as your trading workload grows. To move to a smaller plan, contact support. Available configurations and billing adjustments depend on the change.
    • Cancel your subscription at any time with no hidden fees.
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CPU Mark by plan, what the estimates mean, latency, storage and backups

The details behind every value on the plan cards. Hover or tap a value on a card for the same details.

Chart and strategy estimates

A starting point for active charts or automated strategies, not a limit.

Adds load:
Indicators, market data and separate platform instances
Leave room for:
Busy sessions and backtesting
Based on:
Audited analysis of 25,000+ VPS performance tickets

Prop-firm account estimates

A starting point for prop-firm accounts on compatible trading platforms, not an account limit.

Firms such as:
Apex Trader Funding, Lucid Trading, Tradeify, MyFundedFutures
Adds load:
Charts, indicators, market data, copiers and automation
Based on:
Audited analysis of 25,000+ VPS performance tickets

Check each firm's rules on automation, trade copiers and account access. Platform permissions and software licenses are separate.

Latency

Estimated 0.52ms from Chicago to CME.

Datacenter:
Chicago, USA

Futures on CME Globex. Home of Tradovate, Rithmic, and NinjaTrader. Orders and market data skip your home connection.

Processor

Standard VPS:
AMD EPYC server cores for reliable multi-core performance
Performance VPS:
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, a high-clock desktop-class processor
Dedicated:
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. Single-tenant bare metal: the whole server is yours.
Dedicated+:
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or 9900X. Single-tenant bare metal: the whole server is yours.

Performance plans are 85% faster per thread, the speed charting and order-entry platforms feel most. Charting and order-entry platforms run mostly on one or two threads, so a faster thread keeps charts and the DOM responsive.

Memory

Standard VPS:
DDR4
Performance VPS:
DDR5, the latest generation
Dedicated:
DDR4
Dedicated+:
DDR5, the latest generation

A workload estimate, not a limit. Platforms, charts and market data share the memory, so leave headroom for busy sessions.

Storage

Room for the operating system, your platforms, market data and files.

Drive:
Enterprise NVMe
Drive rating:
Up to 7,000 MB/s
Redundancy, dedicated servers:
RAID1 mirror

The operating system and installed software use part of it. Choose a larger plan to keep more data.

Operating system

Choose the system your software needs at checkout.

Windows, VPS:
Server 2022 · Server 2025 · 11 Pro
Windows, dedicated servers:
Server 2025 · Server 2022 · 11 Pro
Ubuntu:
24.04 · 22.04 LTS
Access:
Administrator on Windows, root SSH on Ubuntu

Windows suits desktop platforms such as NinjaTrader and MetaTrader. Ubuntu suits Linux bots, APIs and Docker.

Network

Speed is how much data moves at once, not order latency.

Data transfer:
Unmetered
Standard VPS:
1 Gbps+ (10 Gbps burst)
Performance VPS:
3 Gbps+ (10 Gbps burst)
Dedicated:
1 Gbps+ (3 Gbps burst)
Dedicated+:
10 Gbps+ (20 Gbps burst)

Latency is how long one message waits. Actual throughput depends on the network route and workload.

Monitor support

Spread charts across the screens of your own computer in one Remote Desktop session, up to the number each plan lists.

For 2 screens:
VPS Pro / VPS Pro+ or higher

Tick "Use all my monitors" in Remote Desktop before you connect.

Setup time

The typical time from purchase until your VPS is ready.

VPS plans:
Under 60 seconds
Dedicated servers:
30–120 min
Setup help:
24/7 from our support team

Backtesting

No backtesting:
Sized for live trading, not for backtests on historical data.
Simple backtesting:
Suits simple strategy backtests on historical data. Large datasets or several tests at once can strain this plan.
Moderate backtesting:
Suits larger backtests and historical datasets than the Pro tier. Testing shares CPU and RAM with your live platforms.
Extensive backtesting:
Built for extensive backtesting and strategy optimization on dedicated resources. Test time still depends on your software, data size and strategy.
For backtests:
VPS Pro / VPS Pro+ or higher
Heavier testing:
VPS Ultra / VPS Ultra+ or higher
Optimization runs:
Dedicated

Backups

An extra recovery point for your VPS, at no extra cost. RAID1 mirrors data across drives to protect against a single drive failure.

Included on:
Every Standard and Performance VPS

Keep separate copies of important trading files as well. RAID1 is not a backup. It does not protect against deletion or data corruption.

QuantVPS Detect+ (beta)

Alerts when your platform or data feed stops. Free on every plan during the beta.

Watches:
NinjaTrader 8 and other trading platforms, data feed and broker connections, and the VPS itself
Alerts:
Configurable alerts for critical events
Email:
Up to 30 a day for each VPS
Dashboard:
Past alerts of the last 90 days

AI Compatible

Agents you can install: Claude Code (Linux), Codex (Linux), OpenCode (Linux), Hermes (Linux), OpenClaw (Linux), Cursor CLI (Windows or Linux), AutoGPT (Linux), n8n (Linux), LM Studio (Windows), Gemini CLI (Linux).

Agents run on your plan's CPU, memory and storage with your own API keys. Local models need more memory. Your own MCP servers and the QuantVPS REST API work too. Unsure which agent to use? Our team helps you set it up at no charge.

Compute power

CPU Mark and single-thread reference of every plan
PlanCPU MarkSingle-threadProcessor
VPS Starter2,5502,554AMD EPYC 7003
VPS Lite5,0922,554AMD EPYC 7003
VPS Pro8,0202,554AMD EPYC 7003
VPS Ultra15,1852,554AMD EPYC 7003
VPS Starter+8,1004,728AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
VPS Lite+15,6004,728AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
VPS Pro+22,2004,728AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
VPS Ultra+28,1004,728AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Dedicated45,2473,477AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Dedicated+65,7084,728AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Logarithmic scale from 1,000 to 65,708. Bar lengths are not proportional to scores. Derived from PassMark CPU Mark (cpubenchmark.net, data through Oct 5, 2026) for the installed processor, scaled to each plan's vCPUs. Dedicated scores are bare-metal averages, from PassMark CPU Mark (cpubenchmark.net, data through Oct 5, 2026). Not a live test of your VPS or server. Some Dedicated+ servers run the Ryzen 9 9900X: 54,290 CPU Mark, 4,670 single-thread.

3 years minimum rate lock14 days money-back guarantee

No hidden fees, no exit fees, rate locked for at least three years, and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

  • Prorated Billing

    There is no exit fee. You pay only the difference, and unused time on your current plan is automatically credited toward the upgrade.

  • Upgrade in Minutes

    Process the upgrade from your dashboard with no ticket or waiting. The additional resources take effect after a brief reboot.

  • Keep Your Setup

    Your files, settings, and trading platforms stay exactly as they are when you move to a more powerful plan.

  • Plan Help Before Checkout

    Use the configurator or ask support to map your platforms, location, and workload to the right plan.

View Chicago plans

Tell us how you trade. Get the plan that fits.

We size the CPU, memory, and datacenter around the way you actually trade. No guesswork, and no upsell to a tier you will not use.

  1. Choose guidance
  2. Pick your platform
  3. Size your workspace
  4. Review your setup

Chicago VPS in Aurora, next to CME.

CME Group's matching engines are in Aurora, Illinois. Our Chicago VPS can provide latency as low as 0.52ms to CME Globex. Traders run NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic and CQG from here.

Hosted near Chicago

  • CME GroupFutures
  • Chicago Board of TradeFutures
  • New York Mercantile ExchangeFutures
  • COMEXFutures

Published latency from Chicago

CME Globex in Aurora
0.52ms
Tradovate
0.52ms
Rithmic and CQG
<1ms

Published route figures, not live measurements.

Who Chicago suits

  • Futures traders on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic or CQG, trading ES, NQ, CL and GC.
  • Prop firm evaluations and funded accounts.
  • Automated strategies and trade copiers that run through the overnight Globex session.

Dedicated servers in Chicago

Dedicated and Dedicated+ bare-metal servers are stocked in Chicago, with 0.52ms to CME Globex.

See dedicated servers in Chicago

Your Chicago VPS in three steps.

Choose resources for your applications and trading workloads, select the location and operating system your software needs, and connect to your VPS.

  1. Secure remote accessWindows, Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android

    Your trading computer. In the cloud.

    Connect through Remote Desktop on Windows or SSH on Linux, then configure your software. Keep Windows applications open or configure Linux background services so the workload continues after you disconnect.

    • Global Access
    • Remote Desktop / SSH
    • Always-on workspace
    Read the connection guides

    Workflow stage

    The complete workflow behind this stage

    Choose Windows for desktop trading platforms or Ubuntu 24.04 for Linux applications and services.

  2. Continuous operationWindows Server or Ubuntu 24.04

    Run your workload on a VPS. Built for continuous operation.

    Size your VPS for your applications and trading workloads. Match CPU, memory, and storage to the applications, data, and processes you run.

    • High Performance
    • Datacenter Hardware
    • Workload-sized Resources
    Choose your plan

    Workflow stage

    The complete workflow behind this stage

    Choose resources around the software you run simultaneously, including charts, automation, and historical data. Your workload runs on the server independently of your local device.

  3. Location-based routingIn Chicago

    Place your workspace near your market. A location that fits your trading.

    Place your VPS in Chicago. Choose Windows for desktop trading platforms or Ubuntu 24.04 for Linux applications and services.

    • Global Locations
    • Broker-aware Placement
    • Your Market Connection
    Explore server locations

    Workflow stage

    The complete workflow behind this stage

    Choose the location around your broker or exchange infrastructure. Network latency depends on the selected route; order execution and fills still depend on your broker, venue, and market conditions.

Chicago infrastructure built around the CME route: 0.52ms to Globex in Aurora.

CME-Adjacent Chicago Infrastructure. The Direct Route for Futures.

QuantVPS provides a direct, low-latency connection from our CME-adjacent Chicago infrastructure into CME Globex at the CyrusOne campus in Aurora. Your platform runs beside the Chicago order-routing layer used by Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG, and NinjaTrader Brokerage, with 0.52ms CME connectivity and a continuously monitored exchange path built for futures execution.

From Tradovate + NinjaTrader to CME Globex · Aurora. Start from the right edge.

CME-adjacent Chicago infrastructure for futures traders running Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and Rithmic, with a 0.52ms route to CME Globex and support for prop firm trading. Your platform arrives pre-installed at checkout, and plans start at $29.99/month with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

  1. Tradovate + NinjaTrader

    Platform, bot, or API client

  2. QuantVPS Chicago

    Chicago gateways and always-on compute

  3. CME Globex · Aurora

    Direct CME connection into Aurora

See the venues on this route

Chicago, USA

Regional route

0.52ms

Published target route toward CME Globex · Aurora

0.52ms CME-Adjacent Route

Run beside the Chicago gateways that feed CME Globex instead of sending orders across a residential ISP and a long public-internet route.

Direct QuantVPS CME Connection

Connect from the QuantVPS Chicago futures footprint directly into CME Globex's matching infrastructure in Aurora.

Built for Futures Execution

High-frequency compute, tier-1 carriers, and BGP-optimized routing. Keep NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG, charts, and trade copiers online in an always-on Windows session for futures and prop firm workflows.

Built around the workloads that belong in Chicago.

Choose this region when these platforms, automation workloads, or market connections define the route your strategy depends on.

Run charts, backtests, and trade copiers on AMD Ryzen or EPYC processors, high-speed memory, and NVMe storage. The 1 Gbps+ network has 10 Gbps burst headroom for data feeds and chart backfills. Connect to the same Windows workspace with multi-monitor Remote Desktop, without moving the trading workload back onto your local computer.

Platforms and workloads
  • Tradovate
  • NinjaTrader
  • Rithmic
  • Sierra Chart
Markets and destinations
  • CME
  • CBOT
  • NYMEX
  • COMEX
Find your platform in Chicago

The route profile, without the guesswork.

CME Latency
0.52ms
Tradovate Latency
0.52ms
Rithmic Latency
<1ms
CQG Latency
<1ms
Network uptime SLA
99.999%
Always-on DDoS protection with advanced filtering
Included

Published route information, not a live measurement. Latency depends on the broker endpoint and network conditions.

  • Latest-Gen CPU
  • NVMe Storage
  • 1 Gbps Network
  • 24/7 Support

The hardware behind your Chicago VPS.

Standard plans run AMD EPYC with DDR4. Performance plans run AMD Ryzen with DDR5 for faster single-core work: charts, order entry and indicators. Every plan stores on NVMe.

Specifications vary by plan and location.

Explore the hardware

  • Standard VPS

    AMD EPYC

    Cores
    2–12
    Memory
    DDR4
    Storage
    50GB–300GB NVMe

  • Performance VPS

    AMD Ryzen

    Cores
    2–8
    Memory
    DDR5
    Storage
    50GB–300GB NVMe

  • Dedicated

    AMD Ryzen

    Cores
    12+
    Memory
    DDR4 or DDR5
    Storage
    1TB–2TB+ NVMe

Per-core speedPassMark single-thread · reference

AMD RyzenPerformance VPS
4,728
AMD EPYCStandard VPS
2,554
+85%Ryzen over EPYC, one core against one core

Chicago is where futures trade. Deploy beside the venue, not behind an ISP.

The QuantVPS Chicago footprint sits beside the order-routing layer used by Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG, and NinjaTrader Brokerage, then carries exchange traffic over a direct connection into CME Globex in Aurora. Equity index, rates, energy, and metals futures all match on that engine, which is why a 0.52ms Chicago route matters for every contract below.

FuturesNot live market data*
  • ES E-mini S&P 5000.52ms to Globex
    6,472.75 −0.21%
  • MES Micro E-mini S&P 5000.52ms to Globex
    6,472.75 −0.21%
  • NQ E-mini Nasdaq-1000.52ms to Globex
    22,483.25 +0.80%
  • MNQ Micro E-mini Nasdaq-1000.52ms to Globex
    22,483.25 +0.80%
  • CL WTI Crude Oil0.52ms to Globex
    71.50 +0.14%
  • MCL Micro WTI Crude Oil0.52ms to Globex
    71.50 +0.14%
  • GC Gold0.52ms to Globex
    2,931.70 +0.05%
  • MGC Micro Gold0.52ms to Globex
    2,931.70 +0.05%
  • ZN 10-Year Treasury Note0.52ms to Globex
    110.343750 +0.09%
  • 6E Euro FX0.52ms to Globex
    1.08230 +0.03%

Markets you reach from Chicago: CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX.

Every CME Group product matches on Globex in Aurora.

  • CME Group

    Futures

    E-mini and Micro E-mini S&P 500 (ES / MES), Nasdaq-100 (NQ / MNQ), FX futures, and SOFR rates all match on CME Globex. Globex runs at the CyrusOne campus in Aurora, IL.

  • Chicago Board of Trade

    Futures

    US Treasury futures (ZB, ZN, ZF), Dow futures (YM / MYM), and agricultural contracts, cleared and matched through the same Globex engine.

  • New York Mercantile Exchange

    Futures

    Crude oil (CL / MCL), natural gas (NG), and refined products. A CME Group exchange, so orders route through Globex from Chicago.

  • COMEX

    Futures

    Gold (GC / MGC), silver (SI), and copper (HG) futures, also matched on Globex and covered by the same Chicago route.

Platforms and feeds that run from Chicago: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG, Sierra Chart, Quantower.

Workloads, brokers, and datafeeds suited to the routes above. Pre-installation is available for selected platforms; check the platform directory for supported setup options. Venue access and API configuration are separate.

Platform directory

Relevant workloads and software

Day-trade margins at futures brokers.

Per contract, from each broker's margin page on 1 Nov 2026. Lowest ES margin first, then MES. Margins change without notice. Past the broker's cutoff, the exchange margin applies.

  • AMP Futures

    Twice these margins on account balances over $100,000.

    E-mini

    ES
    $400
    NQ
    $1,000

    Micro

    MES
    $40
    MNQ
    $100
  • NinjaTrader

    E-mini

    ES
    $500
    NQ
    $1,000

    Micro

    MES
    $50
    MNQ
    $100
  • Tradovate

    E-mini

    ES
    $500
    NQ
    $1,000

    Micro

    MES
    $50
    MNQ
    $100
  • Discount Trading

    Lower enhanced margins on select platforms, for clients who qualify.

    E-mini

    ES
    $500
    NQ
    $1,000

    Micro

    MES
    $50
    MNQ
    $100
  • IronBeam

    E-mini

    ES
    $500
    NQ
    $1,000

    Micro

    MES
    $50
    MNQ
    $100
  • Optimus Futures

    These rates are for Rithmic accounts at IronBeam.

    E-mini

    ES
    $500
    NQ
    $1,000

    Micro

    MES
    $50
    MNQ
    $100
  • TradeStation

    5% of the exchange margin, so these change daily. Contract limits apply.

    E-mini

    ES
    $1,431.15
    NQ
    $2,308.75

    Micro

    MES
    $143.10
    MNQ
    $230.90
  • Interactive Brokers

    Risk-based margins that change daily.

    E-mini

    ES
    $20,313.39
    NQ
    $33,407.62

    Micro

    MES
    $2,031.34
    MNQ
    $3,340.76

Set up for trading: remote access, tuned Windows or Ubuntu and right-sized resources.

Connect from any device over Remote Desktop or SSH, start on Windows or Ubuntu configured for trading, and size CPU, memory and NVMe storage to your workload.

  1. Remote access from any device.

    Connect over encrypted Remote Desktop for Windows, or SSH for Linux. Your always-on workspace in Chicago supports your trading software.

  2. Windows or Ubuntu for your trading software.

    Choose trading-tuned Windows for platforms, EAs, and trade copiers, or Ubuntu for API bots.

  3. Resources selected for the workload.

    A VPS allocation sized to your strategy's demands for CPU, RAM, and storage. Our sizing guide puts 3–5 charts on 6 cores, 16 GB of memory and 150 GB of NVMe.

See connection guidesExplore setup guides
View Chicago plans

Chicago or New York? Pick by the venue your orders hit.

One network, eight datacenters. Put your server beside the venue your orders hit; you reach it from wherever you trade.

Your home-to-VPS connection affects how responsive the remote desktop feels. The VPS-to-venue connection is the separate path your trading software uses.

8 locations. One connected network.

Short paths to the venue. Built for continuity.

Direct peering and Tier-1 carriers keep order routes fast. Multiple carriers and automatic failover support availability.

Explore the trading network
You are here

Chicago

0.52ms to CME futures

New York

Stocks, FX & Options Trading

London

FX EA Trading

Dublin

EU Cloud and API Trading

Amsterdam

European FX Trading

Frankfurt

Central European Trading

Tokyo

APAC Crypto Trading

Singapore

Asia-Pacific Trading

Your head start

Same order. Shorter trip. Less time for the price to move.

Your orders can reach CME Globex and fill sooner than the same orders from farther away. A market order fills at the price when it arrives, not at the price you clicked.

Same order to CME Globex

  1. QuantVPS Chicago0.52ms
  2. Home PC in Atlanta~18ms
  3. Home PC in Paris~92ms
To scale. QuantVPS Chicago: as low as 0.52ms. Home figures are typical home internet. The price line is an illustration. A short route never guarantees a fill or a price.

USA

You are here

Chicago

CME Futures Trading

0.52mspublished target to CME Group

CME Group futures (ES, NQ, CL, GC, ZN), with 0.52ms to CME Globex. Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG and NinjaTrader Brokerage gateways serve the futures workflow.

USA

New York

Equities, Options, FX & Polymarket US

0–2mspublished target to NYSE/NASDAQ/FX

NYSE and NASDAQ at 0–2ms on Standard and under 1ms from NY4 on Dedicated, Cboe options, NY4 forex brokers at 0–10ms, and IBKR, Thinkorswim and DAS Trader for equities and FX.

Explore New York VPS

Trade both? Chicago for the futures account, New York for the equities and FX account; plans are per server.

Compare all 8 locations
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Every plan runs on the same 99.999% infrastructure.

Chicago runs to the same operations standard as all 8 QuantVPS locations: one SLA, one NOC team and the same protection on every plan.

  • 99.999% uptime guarantee SLA

    Monthly VPS availability under an industry-leading SLA: a service credit for any covered outage of a minute or more.

  • Tier IV facilities

    N+1 power, UPS and diesel generators, and N+1 cooling.

  • 24/7 NOC

    A NOC team monitors every server, network path and facility signal.

  • Always-on DDoS protection with advanced filtering

    Plus firewalls and intrusion detection, with a dedicated IP.

Uptime and security across all 8 locationsRead the uptime commitment
View Chicago plans

What traders say about QuantVPS.

Your strategies keep running, even when you step away. Low-latency execution, live market volume, and SLA-backed reliability. Here is what traders say about it in their own words.

Left in the QuantVPS dashboard

Customers with a VPS in Chicago wrote these reviews in their dashboard.

Some reviews in this section may have been compensated with account credit in exchange for completing our feedback survey. The credit never depends on the rating.

““Compré el VPS Starter (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 80 GB) en QuantVPS. El panel de control es claro y moderno: muestra el estado del servidor, uptime, uso de CPU y memoria en tiempo real, y tiene controles de reinicio y reinstalación fáciles de encontrar. El servidor quedó activo rápidamente y el acceso SSH funcionó sin problemas. Además, el soporte respondió abriendo mi ticket y le dio seguimiento. Buena relación calidad-precio para quien necesita un servidor estable en Chicago.””

Fernando F.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Starter
  • Kalshi

“quant vps is on top of their game. they replied quickly with the answers in detail that helped me set up my whole trading system. their fees are fair and well worth using their vps. they would always ask if i needed more help to contact them. five star rating. Nate.”

QuantVPS customerQuantVPS customer
  • VPS Lite+
  • NinjaTrader

“Super fast setup, everything redy and waiting for me to add my chart setup. Great peed and very little lag during peak volume on the NQ charts in Ninjatrader. I've had so many issues with other vps providers but finally I think I have found one that I will stick with, Very very good. I'd highly recommend them”

Tim W.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Pro+
  • NinjaTrader

“Great VPS appreciate the VPS”

Max S.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Lite+
  • NinjaTrader
Transcript

Yeah, I really love using Quant. It’s really helped out with the trading terminal that I use. I can have everything on a computer that is dedicated, not my own computer. It saves me from any kind of power losses or any drops. So I’ve really been enjoying Quant, and I recommend it a lot.

“I love using Quant....”

Kimara M.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Lite+
  • IBKR
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Hi, I’m Pat, and I’ve been with QuantVPS for over six months now. The biggest thing I like about them is when you need support. It’s email support, but they answer pretty much instantly. Also, when you have an issue, they don’t [quibble?] about letting you disconnect and get a refund if you pay for a year, then resubscribe when you want to. They’re very good. That way, they’re not a money-hungry company. And what I like to do, I do the speed test on QuantVPS. It’s much, much faster than my regular internet, so it’s got some great advantages. I would highly recommend them. They’re very user-friendly. They don’t take the money and run. They’re always there when you need help. That’s all I have to say about QuantVPS, but I would highly recommend them. Good deal.

QuantVPS customerQuantVPS customer
  • VPS Pro
  • NinjaTrader

“I'm using QuantVPS in Chicago to trade NQ/MNQ using a custom written Python algo with Interactive Brokers. Being able to access my VPS from anywhere using a laptop gives flexibility and peace of mind. The service from QuantVPS is excellent, with a very easy set up process.”

QuantVPS customerQuantVPS customer
  • VPS Lite
  • IBKR

“**Excellent Dedicated+ Service – Highly Recommended!** The Dedicated+ service from QuantVPS has fully met my expectations. Everything has been perfect from the setup to the overall performance. The server is extremely fast, reliable, and delivers an excellent experience. I am genuinely impressed with the quality of the service. In my opinion, QuantVPS offers one of the best solutions currently available on the market, especially considering the price. Highly recommended to anyone looking for high-performance dedicated hosting. Excellent work, QuantVPS!”

Giuseppe G.QuantVPS customer
  • Dedicated+
  • NinjaTrader

“Great VPS service for traders. Reliable performance, low latency, excellent uptime, and responsive customer support. My trading applications run smoothly, and the overall experience has been hassle-free. Highly recommended!”

Hakim M.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Lite
  • NinjaTrader

“I trade Ninjatrader and 20 apex accounts. The speed is lightning fast and no hiccups so far. Amazing!”

Roy W.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Ultra+
  • NinjaTrader

“I use pro+ At the begging I got issue with ninjatrader that didn’t execute my order quick enough on VPS. But Rodolfo supported me and fix the problem. Thanks a lot”

N. A.QuantVPS customer
  • VPS Pro+
  • NinjaTrader

“Excellent experience! I've been using QuantVPS for a while now and haven't had a single issue. The connection is rock-solid, and customer support is top-notch—super fast to respond and helpful. Highly recommended!”

QuantVPS customerQuantVPS customer
  • VPS Ultra+
  • Rithmic

01VPS Ultra+ user · Customer story

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with QuantVPS

“I started off with a different VPS company. After no support and tons of issues, I switched to QuantVPS. Tremendous experience after being with them for more than 2 years now.”

VPS Ultra+ user · 2+ year customerCustomer story

Disclaimer: Testimonials are quoted verbatim from individual QuantVPS customers and public review sites. Some are excerpts from longer reviews. Individual results vary. Latency, error rates, and cost outcomes depend on your location, platform, broker, and configuration. Testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance and do not constitute trading advice.

Built for funded prop firm traders.

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Compatible with leading trade copiers

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Built around your trading.

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Built for traders

AWS EC2

Self-managed Windows VM

Your bill

QuantVPS

No bandwidth or support fees

CPU, RAM + NVMe in one VPS subscription.

AWS EC2

Compute, disks + usage charges

Hardware

QuantVPS

Ryzen 9000. Built for performance.

Every Performance VPS · DDR5 + NVMe.

AWS EC2

Choose your instance family

Exchange proximity

QuantVPS

0.52 ms to CME

Typical latency from our Chicago infrastructure.

AWS EC2

Choose a region. Test the route.

Human help

QuantVPS

24/7 support from traders

People who understand your trading workspace.

AWS EC2

Choose a technical support plan

Getting started

QuantVPS

A workspace set up for trading

Supported platform setup + a team to help.

AWS EC2

Configure your own workspace

Comparison details & sources

Your bill

QuantVPS
Your plan includes CPU, RAM, storage, and unmetered bandwidth. It also includes VPS setup and support, with no separate support subscription. Taxes, optional extras, and third-party licenses remain separate.
AWS EC2
EC2 runtime and EBS storage are priced separately. Data-transfer charges depend on usage.

Hardware

QuantVPS
Every Performance VPS uses AMD Ryzen 9000-series processors, DDR5 ECC memory, and enterprise NVMe. Standard plans use AMD EPYC. Resources chosen for the workload. Specifications vary by plan.
AWS EC2
Match an instance family, vCPU, memory, storage, and tenancy to your workload.

Exchange proximity

QuantVPS
Our Chicago infrastructure delivers 0.52 ms typical latency to CME. Choose the QuantVPS region nearest your broker or exchange connection. Latency varies by endpoint, route, and configuration; this is not an AWS or Azure latency measurement.
AWS EC2
Select an AWS Region or Local Zone, then validate the route to your broker or exchange endpoint.

Human help

QuantVPS
Our trading-focused support team includes traders. We include help with VPS setup, remote access and platform troubleshooting. Available 24/7.
AWS EC2
AWS includes Basic support. Technical support and its scope depend on your AWS Support plan.

Getting started

QuantVPS
Choose a supported platform setup, with help getting your VPS ready to use.
AWS EC2
Choose an image and instance, configure access, then install your trading software.

QuantVPS

Trading-focused VPS

Your trading desk.

Hardware, workspace, and help together.

Your VPS plan

CPU + RAM

NVMe storage

Bandwidth

Setup and platform help included
Service illustration · Resources vary by plan

Amazon EC2

Self-managed Windows VM

Your cloud project.

Flexible infrastructure you configure.

Windows image

Instance type

Storage

Access rules

Then connect and install your trading software.

Setup illustration · Based on official documentation

This compares a QuantVPS trading VPS with a self-managed Windows VM. AWS and Azure also offer managed services, marketplace software, and partner solutions. Those offerings differ. You manage your trading strategies, broker accounts, datafeeds, and platform licenses with either approach.

Features and availability depend on your plan and region. This is a service comparison, not a measured speed or price comparison. Sources reviewed September 19, 2026.

Put your workspace on a trading VPS.

Included resources vary by plan. Taxes, optional extras, and third-party licenses remain separate.

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Chicago VPS FAQ.

Sound familiar?5 common ones

Ever missed a setup because you were away from your desk?

Market data keeps flowing and your strategies keep running.

If any of these sound familiar, a trading VPS is the fix.

Most traders in Chicago run VPS Lite+ at $79.99/month (4 Ryzen cores, 8 GB DDR5). Plans start at $29.99/month, with Ryzen Performance tiers from $39.99/month.

For CME futures, yes. NinjaTrader orders for ES, NQ, CL and GC go to CME Globex in Aurora, and our Chicago VPS reaches CME in 0.52ms. Choose NinjaTrader at checkout and it comes pre-installed. If you trade forex or stocks through NinjaTrader, choose the location nearest your broker's servers.

Not always. A Chicago VPS helps when your evaluation or funded account trades CME futures: NinjaTrader, Tradovate or Rithmic runs 0.52ms from CME Globex and stays online while your own computer is off. Your prop firm sets its own rules on VPS use and trade copiers, so check them first.

Yes. Dedicated and Dedicated+ servers are stocked in Chicago, on the same 0.52ms route to CME as the VPS plans. See dedicated servers in Chicago.

Choose NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Sierra Chart, Quantower, MultiCharts, Bookmap or ATAS at checkout. Rithmic, CQG and Tradovate feed connections are ready to configure with your account.

Chicago places NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic and CQG workflows beside the futures broker and feed gateways that connect to CME Globex.

CME Globex matching engines are in Aurora, Illinois. QuantVPS runs CME-adjacent Chicago infrastructure with a direct connection into Aurora. The hosted platform, broker gateway, and matching engine are distinct parts of the order path.

The published 0.52ms measures the network route to CME Globex; broker processing, feed routing and exchange queues still affect each order.

Chicago is a common starting point for CME Group futures, including CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX products. New York is more relevant to many US equity, options, and FX broker routes. Choose by the service endpoint, not just the asset’s name.

A Chicago Windows VPS can host a supported platform and copier, but account permissions and copying rules come from the prop firm. Confirm its feed, test follower mappings, and size for all connected applications and accounts.

Not necessarily. Your remote-display connection travels from your device to Chicago, while the application’s broker connection begins at the VPS. Prioritize the broker route for server-side execution and separately test remote-desktop responsiveness from your location.
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