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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
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  • Dublin
  • Amsterdam
  • Frankfurt
  • Tokyo
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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
    • AI Compatible

  • $020 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 and ETP. 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, in the dashboard, and in Telegram, Slack and similar apps.
    • Our 99.999% uptime SLA covers service availability. Service credits are subject to the SLA terms; this does not guarantee 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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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.

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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.

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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

  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

  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

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

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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 1Gbps+ network has 10Gbps 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
  • 1Gbps 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

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.

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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.

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.

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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, 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 SLA

    Monthly VPS availability, backed by our SLA with service credits.

  • 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
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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.

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.

Explore the prop firms traders pair with QuantVPS.

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Compatible with leading trade copiers

Run funded-account workflows with tools such as Replikanto, CrossTrade, and other platform-specific trade copiers.

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Built around your trading.

Trading hardware, exchange proximity, and real help. One VPS subscription.

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QuantVPS

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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