Chicago Citation Generator
Create accurate Chicago (author-date, 17th edition) references for websites, books and journal articles — free, instant, and no sign-up.
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How to cite in Chicago (author-date)
In the Chicago author-date system, the reference-list entry begins with the author, then the year, then the title and source details. This pairs with in-text citations that show the author and year, e.g. (Smith 2026).
What you need
Author(s), year, and title, plus the source specifics: site name and URL for websites; place of publication and publisher for books; journal name, volume, issue and pages for articles.
Author-date vs. notes-bibliography
Chicago has two systems. This generator uses author-date (common in the sciences and social sciences). If your course requires notes-bibliography footnotes, use this entry as your bibliography reference.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Chicago citation generator free?
Yes — completely free, no account, no ads, and it runs entirely in your browser.
Which Chicago system does it use?
It uses the Chicago author-date system (17th edition) for reference-list entries.
Can it cite websites, books and journal articles?
Yes. Pick the source type and the required fields and formatting update automatically.
Do I need to review the output?
Always give it a final check against your assignment guidelines. The tool produces an accurate Chicago draft from your details.
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