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 Waukegan with a population of 85,453. Other cities include, Wheaton population 52,451, Wheeling population 38,958, Woodridge population 33,329, Wilmette population 26,819
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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Waukegan | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. | Lake | 85,453 |
Wheaton | The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. | DuPage | 52,451 |
Wheeling | City in West Virginia | Cook | 38,958 |
Woodridge | Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA | DuPage | 33,329 |
Wilmette | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 26,819 |
West Chicago | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 26,593 |
Westmont | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America | DuPage | 24,266 |
Washington | City in Tazewell County, Illinois | Tazewell | 16,395 |
Westchester | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 15,911 |
Wood Dale | Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 13,483 |
Warrenville | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 13,456 |
Wauconda | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 13,432 |
Western Springs | Village in Illinois | Cook | 13,274 |
Winnetka | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 12,194 |
Waterloo | City in Illinois | Monroe | 10,536 |
Woodside | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | Sangamon | 10,484 |
Worth | Village in United States of America | Cook | 10,334 |
Wood River | City in Illinois, United States | Madison | 10,002 |
Winfield | Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 9,579 |
West Dundee | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 8,768 |
Willowbrook | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America | DuPage | 8,507 |
West Frankfort | City in Illinois, USA | Franklin | 7,733 |
Winthrop Harbor | Village in Illinois, United States | Lake | 6,568 |
Wilmington | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 5,597 |
Willow Springs | Village in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 5,562 |
Watseka | City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States | Iroquois | 4,694 |
West Peoria | City in Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 4,409 |
Wonder Lake | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 3,837 |
Washington Park | Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida | Saint Clair | 3,831 |
Wadsworth | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 3,631 |
Winnebago | City in Minnesota, United States | Winnebago | 2,973 |
Westville | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America | Vermilion | 2,913 |
Wayne | Village in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 2,446 |
Wauponsee | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Grundy | 2,329 |
White Hall | City in Illinois | Greene | 2,269 |
Wesley | Township in Will County, Illinois | Tazewell | 2,130 |
Willowbrook | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 2,076 |
Waterman | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | DeKalb | 1,497 |
Williamsville | Village in the United States | Sangamon | 1,490 |
Winchester | County seat of Scott County, Illinois, USA | Scott | 1,466 |
Warsaw | City in Illinois, United States | Hancock | 1,456 |
Warren | Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States | Jo Daviess | 1,300 |
Walnut | City in Illinois, United States of America | Bureau | 1,296 |
Wyoming | Town in Illinois, United States | Stark | 1,253 |
Waverly | City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States | Morgan | 1,182 |
Windsor | Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States | Shelby | 1,128 |
Wamac | City in Marion County, Illinois, United States | Marion | 1,117 |
Warrensburg | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Macon | 1,112 |
Washburn | Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA | Woodford | 1,064 |
Worden | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 1,042 |
Wayne City | City in Illinois, United States of America | Wayne | 983 |
Wenona | City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States | Marshall | 926 |
Wyanet | Township in Bureau County, Illinois | Bureau | 914 |
White Oak | Township in McLean County, Illinois | Montgomery | 899 |
West Salem | Village in the United States | Edwards | 844 |
Witt | City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States | Montgomery | 833 |
Wilton | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 814 |
Wataga | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Knox | 773 |
Woodhull | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Henry | 771 |
Watson | Village in Illinois, USA | Effingham | 732 |
Walnut Grove | Township in McDonough County, Illinois | McDonough | 714 |
White Rock | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Ogle | 684 |
Woodlawn | Community in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | Jefferson | 670 |
Willow Creek | Township in Lee County, Illinois | Kane | 633 |
West City | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Franklin | 626 |
Woodbury | Community in Illinois | Cumberland | 582 |
Willisville | Village in Illinois, United States | Perry | 578 |
Westfield | Village in Westfield Township, Clark County, Illinois | Clark | 552 |
Wilsonville | Village in Illinois, United States | Macoupin | 550 |
Williamsfield | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Knox | 538 |
Wapella | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | De Witt | 510 |
Wilberton | Township in Fayette County, Illinois | Fayette | 489 |
Woodson | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Morgan | 483 |
Woodbine | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Jo Daviess | 474 |
Waltonville | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Jefferson | 422 |
Weldon | Village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States | De Witt | 404 |
Waynesville | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | De Witt | 402 |
Waltham | Human settlement in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America | LaSalle | 393 |
Woosung | City in Illinois, United States of America | Ogle | 365 |
Woodstock | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States | McHenry | 346 |
Walker | Human settlement in United States of America | Macon | 301 |
Woodland | Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States | Iroquois | 287 |
Wrights | Township in Greene County, Illinois | Greene | 283 |
Winslow | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Stephenson | 272 |
Whitefield | City in Illinois, United States of America | Bureau | 271 |
West Jersey | Township in Stark County, Illinois | Stark | 250 |
Waggoner | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Montgomery | 247 |
Waldo | Township in Livingston County, Illinois | Livingston | 239 |
White City | Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States | Macoupin | 230 |
Willow Hill | Township in Jasper County, Illinois | Jasper | 224 |
Woodville | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Adams | 217 |
Wellington | Village in Illinois, United States | Iroquois | 212 |
Williamson | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 212 |
Walkerville | Township in Greene County, Illinois | Greene | 210 |
West Point | City in Illinois, United States of America | Jackson | 165 |
Wheeler | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Jasper | 146 |
Wilson | Human settlement in United States of America | Lake | 132 |
West Brooklyn | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Lee | 131 |
Walnut Hill | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Marion | 101 |
Walshville | Township in Montgomery County, Illinois | Montgomery | 61 |