Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Midwest as 12 states. Here are their capitals:
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| Illinois | Springfield |
| Indiana | Indianapolis |
| Iowa | Des Moines |
| Kansas | Topeka |
| Michigan | Lansing |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul |
| Missouri | Jefferson City |
| Nebraska | Lincoln |
| North Dakota | Bismarck |
| Ohio | Columbus |
| South Dakota | Pierre |
| Wisconsin | Madison |
Several capitals (Indianapolis, Columbus, Des Moines) are also their state's largest city. Others (Springfield, Jefferson City, Pierre) are relatively small. The Midwest's geographic center lies near Lebanon, Kansas—far from any capital.