Illinois, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 12,587,530 inhabitants. The state was created 205 years ago in 1818. Its capital city is Springfield.
From the busy streets of Chicago to the river towns dotting its southern border, Illinois offers a variety of urban attractions and rural charm within its 57,000 square miles. Home to over 12.7 million residents, notable destinations in Illinois include:
Chicago - The largest city in the Midwest, Chicago dazzles with world-class museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, iconic sports teams and venues, deep dish pizza, and stunning lakefront skyline views.
Springfield - Illinois’ capital city, Springfield provides history buffs with Abraham Lincoln sites like his Home and Tomb along with expansive state government buildings.
Galena - Nestled near the Mississippi River, Galena is a beautifully preserved 19th century town with scenic vistas. Its Victorian-era downtown offers shopping, tours, and winery tastings.
Nauvoo - Founded by Mormons in the 1840s, Nauvoo retains its fascinating religious history. Historic homes and buildings like the rebuilt Nauvoo Temple transport visitors back in time.
Champaign-Urbana - Home to the University of Illinois, this twin college town offers innovative dining, cultural events, sports, and entertainment catering to students.
From the big city lights of Chicago to historic small towns, Illinois offers the best of Midwestern metropolitan areas alongside rural escape. Its rivers, lakes, and prairies provide scenic backdrops to favorite destinations.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Illinois.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Elmwood Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 23,805 |
Freeport | City in Illinois | Stephenson | 23,447 |
Loves Park | City north of Rockford, Illinois | Winnebago | 23,382 |
Zion | City in Lake County, Illinois, US | Lake | 23,321 |
Rolling Meadows | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 23,246 |
Saline | Saline | 23,182 | |
Lisle | Town in Illinois | DuPage | 23,153 |
Maywood | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 22,868 |
Machesney Park | Village in the U. | Winnebago | 22,678 |
Blue Island | City in Illinois, United States | Cook | 22,616 |
Morton Grove | Village in United States of America | Cook | 22,564 |
Roselle | Village in Ilinois, United States of America | DuPage | 22,550 |
East Peoria | City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA | Tazewell | 22,344 |
Dolton | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 22,033 |
Bloomingdale | Township in DuPage County, Illinois | DuPage | 21,723 |
Geneva | County seat of Kane County, Illinois | Kane | 21,674 |
Darien | Town in Connecticut | DuPage | 21,531 |
Villa Park | Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America | DuPage | 21,291 |
Yorkville | City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States | Kendall | 21,160 |
Crest Hill | City in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 21,153 |
South Holland | Village in Illinois, United States | Cook | 21,040 |
Park Forest | Village in United States of America | Cook | 20,937 |
Grayslake | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 20,584 |
East Moline | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States | Rock Island | 20,473 |
Crest Hill | City in Will County, Illinois | Saint Clair | 20,209 |
Montgomery | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA | Kane | 20,181 |
Libertyville | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 20,155 |
Mokena | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 20,050 |
Charleston | City in Illinois | Coles | 20,034 |
Calumet | City in Illinois | Cook | 19,843 |
Lake Zurich | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 19,760 |
Frankfort | County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city | Franklin | 19,411 |
Lake Forest | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 19,379 |
Bourbonnais | Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America | Kankakee | 19,378 |
City of Lake Forest | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 19,375 |
Matteson | Village in United States of America | Cook | 19,322 |
Evergreen Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 18,905 |
Goodings Grove | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 18,569 |
Deerfield | Village in Illinois | Lake | 18,532 |
Truro | Human settlement in United States of America | Knox | 18,532 |
Jackson | County in Illinois, United States | Lawrence | 18,488 |
Jacksonville | City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States | Morgan | 18,488 |
Alsip | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 18,483 |
Homewood | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 18,475 |
Bellwood | Village in United States of America | Cook | 18,436 |
Sycamore | City in Illinois | DeKalb | 18,317 |
North Aurora | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 18,144 |
Ottawa | City in Illinois, United States | LaSalle | 18,097 |
Brookfield | Village in Cook County, Illinois (United States of America) | Cook | 18,091 |
Round Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 17,982 |
Bensenville | Village in United States of America | DuPage | 17,943 |
Cary | Village in Illinois, United States | McHenry | 17,929 |
Marion | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Williamson | 17,803 |
Hinsdale | Village in Cook and DuPage counties, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois | DuPage | 17,587 |
Mattoon | City in Illinois | Coles | 17,513 |
Shorewood | Village in Illinois | Will | 17,495 |
Marion | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Edwards | 17,417 |
Franklin Park | Village in Illinois | Cook | 17,402 |
Hickory Point | Township in Macon County, Illinois | Woodford | 17,401 |
Godfrey | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 17,393 |
Lemont | Historic village in the U. | Cook | 17,338 |
Macomb | City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States | McDonough | 17,206 |
Palos Hills | City in Illinois, United States | Cook | 16,874 |
Washington | City in Tazewell County, Illinois | Tazewell | 16,395 |
Country Club Hills | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 16,242 |
Morton | Village in Tazewell County, Illinois | Tazewell | 16,232 |
Fairview Heights | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States | Saint Clair | 16,127 |
Bridgeview | Village in United States of America | Cook | 15,993 |
Westchester | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 15,911 |
Prospect Heights | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 15,702 |
La Grange | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | Brown | 15,292 |
Morris | City in Illinois | Grundy | 15,162 |
Bradley | Village in Illinois, United States | Kankakee | 15,132 |
Dixon | City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States | Lee | 14,927 |
Mount Vernon | City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States | Jefferson | 14,511 |
Sterling | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States | Whiteside | 14,313 |
Little Rock | Township in Kendall County, Illinois | Kendall | 14,260 |
Midlothian | Village in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 14,179 |
Antioch | Town in the American state of Illinois | Lake | 14,174 |
Lindenhurst | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 14,117 |
Norridge | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 13,971 |
Chicago Ridge | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 13,775 |
Cahokia | Village in St. | Saint Clair | 13,742 |
Shiloh | Town in St. | Saint Clair | 13,653 |
Beach Park | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 13,641 |
Hickory Hills | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 13,555 |
Forest Park | Village in Illinois | Cook | 13,534 |
Aux Sable | Township in Grundy County, Illinois | Grundy | 13,493 |
Wood Dale | Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 13,483 |
Warrenville | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 13,456 |
Hazel Crest | Village in United States of America | Cook | 13,446 |
Wauconda | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 13,432 |
Channahon | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 13,409 |
Markham | A city located in Cook County, Illinois. | Cook | 13,400 |
Swansea | Village in St. | Saint Clair | 13,276 |
Western Springs | Village in Illinois | Cook | 13,274 |
Canton | City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States | Fulton | 13,265 |
Chatham | Village in Illinois, USA | Sangamon | 13,159 |
Richton Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 13,138 |
Streator | City in Illinois | LaSalle | 12,933 |