List of cities in Illinois

List of Cities in Illinois is a comprehensive catalog of the municipalities and incorporated places within the U.S. state of Illinois. The state of Illinois is located in the Midwestern region of the United States, and it is the 6th most populous state in the country.

Overview

Illinois is divided into 102 counties, which contain 1,299 incorporated municipalities consisting of cities, towns, and villages. These municipalities are classified based on their population. Cities have a population of at least 2,500, villages have a population of less than 2,500, and towns, which are used in a limited number of counties, can have a population of any size.

List of Cities

A

• Aurora - The second most populous city in the state, located in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Alton - A city located on the Mississippi River, known for its limestone bluffs.

B

• Bloomington - The 12th most populous city in Illinois, known for its vibrant downtown area.
• Belleville - A city in St. Clair County, known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration.

C

• Chicago - The most populous city in Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States.
• Champaign - Home to the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

D

• Decatur - Known as the "Soybean Capital of the World" due to its agricultural significance.
• Danville - A city in and the county seat of Vermilion County.

E

• Evanston - Home to Northwestern University.
• Elgin - A city located along the Fox River.

F

• Fairfield - A small city in Wayne County.
• Freeport - Known as the "Pretzel City" due to its history of pretzel manufacturing.

G

• Galena - A city known for its well-preserved 19th-century buildings.
• Galesburg - Home to Knox College.

H

• Harrisburg - A city in and the county seat of Saline County.
• Highland Park - A suburban city in the Chicago metropolitan area.

I

• Illinois City - A small unincorporated community in Rock Island County.
• Itasca - A village in DuPage County.

J

• Joliet - The third largest city in Illinois, known for its diverse industrial base.
• Jacksonville - A city in Morgan County.

K

• Kankakee - A city in and the county seat of Kankakee County.
• Kewanee - A city in Henry County.

L

• Lake Forest - A city located on the shore of Lake Michigan.
• Lincoln - The only city in the world named after and christened by Abraham Lincoln before he became President.

M

• Moline - One of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island.
• Mount Vernon - A city in Jefferson County.

N

• Naperville - A city in DuPage County and Will County.
• Normal - A city in McLean County.

O

• Oak Park - A village adjacent to the West Side of Chicago.
• Ottawa - A city located at the confluence of the Illinois River and the Fox River.

P

• Peoria - The largest city on the Illinois River.
• Palatine - A village in Cook County.

Q

• Quincy - A city on the Mississippi River.
• Quincy - A city on the Mississippi River.

R

• Rockford - The third largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois.
• Romeoville - A village in Will County.

S

• Springfield - The capital of the U.S. state of Illinois.
• Schaumburg - A village located in Cook County and DuPage County.

T

• Tinley Park - A village located in Cook County.
• Tuscola - A city in Douglas County.

U

• Urbana - A city in and the county seat of Champaign County.
• University Park - A village in Will County.

V

• Vandalia - A city in Fayette County.
• Vernon Hills - A village in Lake County.

W

• Waukegan - The largest city in and the county seat of Lake County.
• Wheaton - A city in DuPage County.

X

• Xenia - A village in Clay County.

Y

• Yorkville - A city in Kendall County.

Z

• Zion - A city in Lake County.

See Also

• List of towns and villages in Illinois
• List of counties in Illinois
• List of unincorporated communities in Illinois

Also see

► Healthcare providers in Illinois

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