Why go
- U.S. state.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Six Flags Great America.
- Served by Alekat Acres Airport.
History
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, and the state's largest city is Chicago, located in northeastern Illinois.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 2 routes: Denver, Orlando
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320) · 1 route: Sanford
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alekat Acres Airport; 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.