Illinois Has A Strong Disdain For One of Its Neighbors, But Which?

Illinois shares borders with many states, but the rivalry between these two of them runs deep with more hatred, apparently. From the endless cornfields to the bustling cityscapes, there are plenty of reasons why Illinois might strongly dislike one of its neighbors.

Here are just a few:

First off, there's interstate traffic. Anyone who has ever driven through Wisconsin or Indiana knows what a nightmare it can be. The endless lines of cars, trucks, and RVs seem to stretch on forever, making it feel like you're never going to make it to your destination.

And don't even get us started on the tolls. One of these states is just trying to suck every last penny out of Illinois residents as they make their way across the state.

But perhaps the biggest reason why Illinois might strongly dislike one of these states more than the other is simply that they're not Illinois. Let's face it, Illinois is pretty great. We've got the world-class city of Chicago, picturesque small towns, and plenty of natural beauty to enjoy. Indiana, on the other hand, is… well, it's blah.

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Of course, we know that there are plenty of Indiana residents who would take issue with this characterization. They might point to their state's rich history (did you know that Indiana was the birthplace of Michael Jackson and David Letterman?) or the fact that they have some pretty decent colleges (hello, Notre Dame and Purdue). But let's be honest, when it comes down to it, Illinois is just better. It's not just our opinion, it's a fact.

What Is Each State's Least Favorite State?

A guy who is obsessed with charts asks his 400,000+ followers which state their's hate the most. He didn't ask for any reasons behind the disdain.

Based on the results it appears as though Illinis strongly dislikes Indiana. The reasons, listed above vary. Maybe it's the weird time change in IN or that soul-sucking traffic on I-80. Whatever it is, at the end of the day, we know that it's all in good fun. Because let's face it, we're all Midwesterners at heart, and that means we're all one big, slightly dysfunctional family.