Map of Chicago
Map of Chicago
Chicago is a major city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Illinois. Viewing Chicago on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within the Midwest, North America, and the wider world.
Where Chicago Is Located in Illinois
Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. It serves as a major transportation, financial, and cultural hub of the Midwestern United States.
On a map of Illinois, Chicago appears in the far northeastern corner of the state, near the borders with Indiana and Wisconsin.
Where Chicago Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Chicago is located in the Northern Hemisphere in central North America, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Its inland position along the Great Lakes has made Chicago a historic crossroads for trade, railways, aviation, and industry.
Interactive Map of Chicago
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Chicago Coordinates
- Latitude: 41.8781° N
- Longitude: 87.6298° W
These coordinates place Chicago north of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian, within the central United States.
Chicago Neighbourhoods and Community Areas
Chicago is divided into 77 officially designated community areas, along with hundreds of neighbourhoods such as The Loop, Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, Wicker Park, and River North.
Detailed maps of Chicago often show neighbourhood boundaries, lakefront areas, major roads, and transit lines.
Which Hemisphere Is Chicago In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
Chicago lies in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, consistent with its location in North America.
The Antipode of Chicago
The antipode of Chicago is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.
Chicago’s antipode lies in the southern Indian Ocean, south of the coast of Australia.
Chicago Map as a Physical Print
Chicago can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing neighbourhood layouts, coordinates, global position, and its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
