1987 Volvo Tennis Chicago – Singles

Boris Becker was the defending champion, but chose to compete at Milan during the same week.

Tim Mayotte won the title by defeating David Pate 6–4, 6–2 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇫🇷 Yannick Noah (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Tim Mayotte (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Brad Gilbert (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Johan Kriek (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Scott Davis (quarterfinals)

• # Christo van Rensburg (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 David Pate (final)