Odd bits of trivia about Cook County, IL
This page contains information about Cook County, Illinois including major cities, population trends, largest and most common businesses in Cook County and links to driving directions and geographic distances between major cities in Cook County, Illinois. If you're new to Cook County or looking for jobs in Cook County, you can use this information below to orient yourself to the area.
Largest Metropolitan Areas in Cook County, Illinois
- CHICAGO
- LA GRANGE
- SCHAUMBURG
- PALATINE
- CHICAGO HEIGHTS
Distance between major cities in Cook County, Illinois
Note: Click a city name pair for driving directionsDistance from Chicago to Chicago heights is 34.2 miles
Distance from Chicago to La grange is 12.7 miles
Distance from Chicago to Palatine is 12.8 miles
Distance from Chicago to Schaumburg is 11.3 miles
Distance from Chicago heights to Chicago is 34.2 miles
Distance from Chicago heights to La grange is 22.6 miles
Distance from Chicago heights to Palatine is 46.9 miles
Distance from Chicago heights to Schaumburg is 43.7 miles
Distance from La grange to Chicago is 12.7 miles
Distance from La grange to Chicago heights is 22.6 miles
Distance from La grange to Palatine is 24.7 miles
Distance from La grange to Schaumburg is 21.1 miles
Distance from Palatine to Chicago is 12.8 miles
Distance from Palatine to Chicago heights is 46.9 miles
Distance from Palatine to La grange is 24.7 miles
Distance from Palatine to Schaumburg is 5.9 miles
Distance from Schaumburg to Chicago is 11.3 miles
Distance from Schaumburg to Chicago heights is 43.7 miles
Distance from Schaumburg to La grange is 21.1 miles
Distance from Schaumburg to Palatine is 5.9 miles
Cook County Population Over Time:
Population in 2001: 5,381,796
Population in 2002: 5,369,642
Population in 2003: 5,348,906
Population in 2004: 5,326,269
Population in 2005: 5,303,943
Population in 2006: 5,288,655
Population average from 2000-2006: 5,342,443
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