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 206 years ago in 1818. Its capital city is Springfield.
There are more than 100 city/town in Illinois, . The largest city of Illinois is Chicago with a population of 2,677,643. Other cities include, Champaign population 89,390, Cicero population 79,727, Crystal Lake population 39,642, Carol Stream population 38,821
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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Chicago | The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. | Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías | 2,677,643 |
Champaign | The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. | Champaign | 89,390 |
Cicero | Town in Illinois | Cook | 79,727 |
Crystal Lake | City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA | McHenry | 39,642 |
Carol Stream | Town | DuPage | 38,821 |
Carpentersville | Village in Kane County, Illinois | Kane | 36,940 |
Calumet City | City in Illinois | Cook | 35,913 |
Chicago Heights | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 28,990 |
Carbondale | City in Illinois, USA | Jackson | 25,036 |
Collinsville | City in Illinois | Madison | 24,217 |
Crest Hill | City in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 21,153 |
Crest Hill | City in Will County, Illinois | Saint Clair | 20,209 |
Charleston | City in Illinois | Coles | 20,034 |
Calumet | City in Illinois | Cook | 19,843 |
City of Lake Forest | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 19,375 |
Cary | Village in Illinois, United States | McHenry | 17,929 |
Country Club Hills | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 16,242 |
Chicago Ridge | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 13,775 |
Cahokia | Village in St. | Saint Clair | 13,742 |
Channahon | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 13,409 |
Canton | City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States | Fulton | 13,265 |
Chatham | Village in Illinois, USA | Sangamon | 13,159 |
Centralia | Township in Marion County, Illinois | Marion | 12,142 |
Campton | Township in Kane County, Illinois | Randolph | 11,063 |
Columbia | City in Illinois, United States | Monroe | 10,627 |
Crestwood | Village in United States of America | Williamson | 10,604 |
Cincinnati | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois | Wayne | 8,830 |
Clarendon Hills | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America | DuPage | 8,718 |
Chemung | Township in McHenry County, Illinois | McHenry | 8,702 |
Crete | Town in the U. | Will | 8,493 |
Chester | City in Illinois | Randolph | 8,145 |
Calumet Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 7,510 |
City of Greenville | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States | Bond | 7,000 |
Clinton | Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States | De Witt | 6,733 |
Chillicothe | Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 5,955 |
Countryside | Geographic area that is located outside towns and cities | Cook | 5,862 |
Carterville | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Williamson | 5,834 |
Carlinville | City in Illinois | Macoupin | 5,441 |
Coal City | Village in United States of America | Grundy | 5,351 |
Creve Coeur | Village in Illinois, United States | Tazewell | 5,109 |
Colona | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States | Henry | 5,049 |
Centreville | City in Illinois, United States | Saint Clair | 4,844 |
Carmi | City in Illinois | White | 4,740 |
Cortland | Township in DeKalb County, Illinois | DeKalb | 4,393 |
Caseyville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 4,115 |
Coal Valley | City in Illinois, United States of America | Rock Island | 3,719 |
Coral | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 3,416 |
Carlyle | City in Illinois, United States | Clinton | 3,148 |
Cherry Valley | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois | Winnebago | 2,853 |
Christopher | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States | Franklin | 2,686 |
Casey | City in Illinois | Clark | 2,585 |
Carthage | City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States | Hancock | 2,419 |
Carrollton | Township in Greene County, Illinois | Greene | 2,352 |
Cambridge | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States | Henry | 2,051 |
Cairo | City in Illinois, United States | Alexander | 1,989 |
Carbon Cliff | City in Illinois, United States of America | Rock Island | 1,932 |
Catlin | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois | Vermilion | 1,899 |
Crystal Lawns | Census designated place | Will | 1,872 |
Chenoa | City in Illinois | McLean | 1,717 |
Cazenovia | Township in Woodford County, Illinois | Woodford | 1,688 |
Cruger | Township in Woodford County, Illinois | Woodford | 1,668 |
Channel Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 1,664 |
Cambria | Village in the United States | Williamson | 1,648 |
Carrier Mills | City in Illinois, United States of America | Saline | 1,527 |
Crainville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Williamson | 1,419 |
Capron | City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America | Boone | 1,343 |
Custer | Settlement in Sangamon County, Illinois | Marshall | 1,341 |
Cerro Gordo | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Piatt | 1,337 |
Clifton | Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA | Iroquois | 1,297 |
Colchester | City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States | McDonough | 1,273 |
Chrisman | City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States | Edgar | 1,234 |
Casner | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | Macon | 1,186 |
Cuba | City in Illinois, United States | Fulton | 1,149 |
Central City | City in Illinois, USA | Marion | 1,107 |
Central | Region of Illinois, USA | Kendall | 1,107 |
Chatsworth | Township in Livingston County, Illinois | Livingston | 1,104 |
Camp Point | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States | Adams | 1,080 |
Cobden | Village in Union County, Illinois, United States | Union | 1,053 |
Colfax | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States | McLean | 1,009 |
Chebanse | Village in United States of America | Kankakee | 908 |
Clay City | Township in Clay County, Illinois | Clay | 898 |
Coulterville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Randolph | 880 |
Cotton Hill | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | Sangamon | 869 |
Cooper | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Tazewell | 862 |
Cissna Park | Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States | Iroquois | 771 |
Crossville | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | White | 687 |
Cedarville | Human settlement in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America | Stephenson | 675 |
Clayton | City in Illinois, United States of America | Adams | 668 |
Cisne | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Wayne | 650 |
Creston | City in Illinois, United States of America | Ogle | 642 |
Cordova | Village in the United States | Rock Island | 640 |
Coffeen | City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America | Montgomery | 634 |
Chili | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Hancock | 597 |
Camargo | Village in Douglas County Illinois, United States | Douglas | 596 |
Cowden | Settlement in Illinois, USA | Shelby | 573 |
Carlock | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McLean | 558 |
Crescent | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois | Tazewell | 547 |
Crescent City | Village in Illinois, United States | Iroquois | 547 |
Creal Springs | Township in Williamson County, Illinois | Williamson | 521 |
Cullom | Human settlement in United States of America | Livingston | 519 |