Lake Michigan: Location and Bordering States

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and lies entirely within the United States. It is bordered by four states:

• Michigan (north, east)
• Indiana (southeast)
• Illinois (southwest)
• Wisconsin (west)

It connects to Lake Huron via the Straits of Mackinac (hydrologically one lake). Major cities on its shore include Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Gary.