In all, there are 2,185 interstate miles that serve the state, making Illinois the third ranking state in the U.S. These major corridors are joined by multiple north – south corridors including I-39, I-55, and I-57 and additional east – west corridors such as I-24, I-64, and I-74. This vast system consists of coast-to-coast interstates I-80 and I-90, along with I-70 that extends from the east coast to Utah. Illinois is at the heart of the country’s interstate highway system. To accommodate residents and visitors alike, the major Illinois roadways are in heavy usage: Illinois has long had a reputation as a bellwether both in social and cultural terms and politics. For decades, O'Hare International Airport has been ranked as one of the world's busiest airports. The Port of Chicago connects the state to other global ports from the Great Lakes, via the Saint Lawrence Seaway, to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, via the Illinois River. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base and is a major transportation hub. Illinois is the 5th most populous state and 25th largest state in terms of land area. The state of Illinois – The Prairie State, the Land of Lincoln, and the heart of America

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