Chicago is the largest city on Lake Michigan, with a population of over 2.7 million people. Racine is a city in Wisconsin located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, with a population of around 78, 000. Gary is a city in Indiana located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, with a population of around 76, 000. Evanston is a city in Illinois located on the northern shore of Lake Michigan, with a population of around 75, 000.