Illinois · Place the State
Launch the Place the State mini-game with Illinois as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
Illinois (USPS code IL) is one of the 50 US states. It is in the Midwest region. This page is the launcher for the Place the State quiz with a Illinois focus — you'll be shown the name Illinois and asked to click its location on the US map.
Where Illinois is
Illinois is in the Midwest region of the United States. It borders 5 other states: Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin. Look for these neighbors as visual anchors on the map.
Illinois has coastline on the great_lakes, which helps identify it on the map.
Quick facts
- USPS code
- IL
- Capital
- Springfield
- Largest city
- Chicago
- Region
- Midwest
- Admitted to Union
- 1818
- Nickname
- Prairie State
- Electoral votes
- 19
- Bordering states
- Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin
Other Illinois games
More about Illinois
Frequently asked
What is Illinois's on the map?
It is in the Midwest region of the US.
Is this game free?
Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.
Can I play other Illinois quizzes?
Yes — see the sibling games above. Illinois appears in every Statedoku mini-game.