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Transportation Coles County, Illinois

Trucking
Illinois is located at the hub of the nation's Interstate highway system.
Coles County is located on I-57, which directly feeds to Interstates I-70, I-80,
I-64, I-72, I-74, I-24 and I-55. At the heart of the Midwest transportation web,
Coles County is in close proximity to half of the U.S. population and 65% of
the nation's manufacturing region.
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MAJOR MARKET AREAS
Truck Miles 400 Mile Radius
| Chicago* |
185 |
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Memphis |
350 |
| Milwaukee |
275 |
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St. Louis* |
130 |
| Detroit |
455 |
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Kansas City |
360 |
| Indianapolis* |
120 |
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Des Moines |
350 |
| Cincinnati |
260 |
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Madison |
325 |
| Nashville |
365 |
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* St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis can be reached
within two to three hours driving time. |
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Railroads
Many industrial sites in Coles County are served by the Illinois Central
Railroad and the NRG shortline, with nearby direct switching access to the
east/west CSX Railroad and the Illinois Central. This choice provides
competitive advantages to rail users.
 | 6,500 x 150 and 5,800 x 100 foot paved runways |
 | 10,000 sq ft excess hanger capacity |
 | Full Instrument Landing System |
 | Air Carrier Airport under Part 139 of the Federal Aviation Regulations |
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Passenger Service
 | Amtrak passenger rail service boarding
in downtown Mattoon |
 | Greyhound bus service departing
from downtown Mattoon |
 | Various rental car and limousine services available |

Telecommunications
Utilities
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