Transportation

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.

Major Market Areas Truck Miles 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

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