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About Ottawa, IL

Ottawa sits where the Fox and Illinois rivers meet, about 80 miles southwest of Chicago along Interstate 80. The city serves as LaSalle County's seat and connects to the region via Route 23 running north-south and US Route 6 as an alternate to I-80. The ornate Reddick Mansion from 1858 dominates the downtown with its distinctive Italianate tower.

Where is Ottawa, IL on the map?

Ottawa, IL is in United States, at 41.355, -88.826 - about 28 km north of Kangley, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Ottawa, IL?

The closest airport to Ottawa, IL is Chicago Midway International Airport, 120 km (about 1 h 39 min by car).

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