Chicago is located in which US state?

Many people mistake Chicago for a state is due to its enormous population. Chicago’s population hovers around three million people, which makes it not just the largest city in the state but the third-largest in the entire country! Plus, it is among the top metropolises in the United States.

The city of Chicago is located in the United States of America, and it draws in tourists and business travelers from all over the world. The city of Chicago is located in the US state of Illinois. However, the greater Chicagoland area extends well into southeastern Wisconsin and northwestern Indiana. Chicago has no capital, and many are surprised to hear that the city is not even the official capital of Illinois. The city of Springfield has that honor!

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21 Comments

Elsy O. Stromberg

Never knew of anyone confusing Chicago for a state.

Robin Heckler

This is an international game, so this question may be easy for U.S. players, but a bit more difficult for others.Please remember we in the U.S. might not know the states, provinces and territories some major cities are in in other countries., yet they would think it is incredibly easy.

crdemarti

Wow…..that was a tough one but I passed the test. Whew!

Cheryl Love

People need to remember not everyone is from the USA. I hope people in the USA can answer this one, while those from other countries might not know it so easily.

Cheryl Love

Larry Jones, not everyone is from the USA, and likely many who are can’t answer this.

Cheryl Love

billyboy915, perhaps not for those outside the USA. And I’m betting quite a few IN the USA can’t answer it.

Joanne Serin

Robin Heckler, people who live outside the U.S. usually know about major U.S. cities. I know of many cities other than capitals of many countries. But then, I'm educated.

Rebecca Woods

I didn't know a city had a capital.

Paulette Arnold

And I have never been there. I understand it is a beautiful city.

Kathy Cahill

Come on!!🤬🤬

Mary Anne Kalbfus

Elsy O. Stromberg, Me neither!

billyboy915

Larry Jones, True. It is simply common knowledge.

Larry Jones

How does this qualify as a trivia question?

Patty K

anderose, I used to live in a town called Mundelien, a little north of Chicago. People always get a blank look on their face and ask, "Where is that?"

Robert Oldenburg

jonbroberts, two problems with Houston, too big and too hot and humid.

billyboy915

jonbroberts, Gun ownership and crimes committed with guns are virtually nonexistent in Japan. The two statistics go hand in hand. Statistics show that in American homes with guns those living there are more likely to be killed by a gun, suicide rates by gun are higher, and accidental child deaths are much higher. BTW, how did "a well regulated militia" get twisted to mean "a well-armed UNREGULATED populace"?