Cities in Illinois - Best Places to Visit

There are 155 cities in Illinois. Chicago is the most popular city with a population of 2,664,452.

1

Chicago

Third largest city in the United States

Pop. 2,664,452

2

Geneva, Illinois

Illinois city near Fox River

Pop. 21,806

3

Springfield, Illinois

State capital of Illinois, United States

Pop. 114,394

4

Rockford, Illinois

City in Illinois with historical significance

Pop. 148,278

5

Peoria, Illinois

City in Illinois with rich history

Pop. 115,070

6

Naperville, Illinois

City in Illinois known for its community events

Pop. 147,100

7

Aurora, Illinois

City known for its lakeside attractions

Pop. 200,661

8

Evanston, Illinois

University town near Chicago, Illinois

Pop. 75,527

9

Joliet, Illinois

City in Illinois with historical landmarks

Pop. 147,861

10

Maywood, Illinois

City in Illinois known for its suburban community

Pop. 24,012

11

Elgin, Illinois

City in Illinois, known for its river

Pop. 112,111

12

Champaign

City in Illinois, home to the University of Illinois

Pop. 88,302

13

North Peoria

City in Illinois, part of the Peoria area

Pop. 113,004

14

Galena

Historic Illinois river town with preserved 19th-century buildings

Pop. 3,299