The Chicago metropolitan area, also referred to as Chicagoland, is the largest metropolitan statistical area in the U.S. state of Illinois, and the Midwest, containing the City of Chicago along with its surrounding suburbs and satellite cities.

Feb 14, 2025 · Chicagoland consists of the Chicago metropolitan area in northeastern Illinois, including Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Broader definitions also include parts of Southeast Wisconsin and Northwestern Indiana.

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As the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S., Chicago is the center of the Chicago metropolitan area, often colloquially called "Chicagoland" and home to 9.6 million residents.

Mar 24, 2025 · Three towns in Chicagoland ranked among the top 30 places to live in the United States, according to one annual study.

Feb 10, 2025 · At its most basic, Chicagoland includes the city of Chicago and its immediate suburbs in northeastern Illinois. This core region is characterized by a dense population, robust economy, and extensive transportation networks.

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Chicagoland is the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicagoland may also refer to:

Jan 6, 2020 · From the city center to the suburbs that orbit it, explore the boundaries of Chicagoland. From the North Shore suburbs to Western communities like Naperville, here's your guide to the Chicagoland area.

The Chicago metropolitan area, or Chicagoland, is the metropolitan area that includes the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its suburbs, spanning 13 counties in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.