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.

MAJOR MARKET AREAS

Truck Miles 400 Mile Radius

Chicago*	185	Memphis	350
Milwaukee	275	St. Louis*	130
Detroit	455	Kansas City	360
Indianapolis*	120	Des Moines	350
Cincinnati	260	Madison	325
Nashville	365

* St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis can be reached within two to three hours driving time.

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.

Coles County Memorial Airport

	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
	Corporate Service

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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