Cities of Illinois
Illinois lies in the Midwest of the United States, on Lake Michigan. Its capital is Springfield, but by far its largest city is Chicago. On this map you fly across the state and learn where places like Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville and Peoria are located.
Illinois is bordered on two sides by great rivers: the Mississippi River in the west and the Ohio River in the south. The Illinois River runs right through the state. It is mostly flat prairie land, and its highest point, Charles Mound, is no more than a low hill. Chicago sits in the northeast on the lake, while cities like Springfield, Champaign and Decatur lie in the centre.
Hop in the helicopter and find every place in Illinois at your own pace. With Toponauts you learn the map as you fly — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to place the state with confidence.
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What is the capital of Illinois?
The capital of Illinois is Springfield, in the centre of the state. Springfield is known as the city where President Abraham Lincoln lived before moving to the White House. Although it is the capital, Springfield is much smaller than Chicago, the largest city in Illinois.
What is the largest city in Illinois?
The largest city in Illinois is Chicago, in the northeast on Lake Michigan. After New York and Los Angeles, Chicago is one of the biggest cities in the United States and the main hub of the Midwest. The capital, Springfield, lies further south in the centre of the state.
Which rivers border Illinois?
Illinois is bordered on two sides by great rivers: the Mississippi River forms its western edge and the Ohio River its southern edge. The Illinois River runs through the middle of the state. It is mostly flat prairie land, with Charles Mound as its low-lying highest point in the northwest.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Illinois?
The best way to learn the cities of Illinois is by playing, with Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the state and place towns like Chicago, Springfield and Peoria on the map yourself. That way you remember where everything is at your own pace — completely free for kids and grown-ups.