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Illinois has a lot to offer tourists traveling through! Learn more about the state with some of my fast facts and traveling tips down below!
Fast Facts
- Illinois is located in the north central part of the United States, and is commonly known to be a part of the Midwest region of the country
- Illinois borders one of the five Great Lakes—Lake Michigan
- Residents total to over 12 million people
- Its most populous city is Chicago with nearly 3 million residents in the city alone
- Over 9 million people live in the Chicago metro area
- The capital of Illinois is Springfield, centered in the state
- Its state nickname is The Prairie State
- Its also known as The Land of Lincoln
Traveling in Illinois
One of the main attractions for traveling in Illinois is the windy Chicago.
- Like any other big city, Chicago is often crowded and expensive to travel through, so plan and budget accordingly
- Set aside roughly $200 per person per day when traveling in Chicago
Illinois has other desired travel destinations, notably on Route 66.
- Joliet is a main stop near the start of the Mother Road, and it capitalizes well on this connection
- Set aside roughly $150 per person per day when traveling in Joliet
- Litchfield is another smaller Route 66 stop in Illinois with a few timely Route 66-related restaurants and activities
- Set aside roughly $100 per person per day when traveling in Litchfield
Don’t forget to make a stop in the state capital if you’re passing through the area
- Springfield is the capital of Illinois
- Set aside roughly $150 per person per day when traveling in Springfield
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