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About Albany, IL

Albany is a small Mississippi River town in northwestern Illinois, about 140 miles west of Chicago via I-88 and US 67. The most scenic approach follows the Great River Road on Route 84 along the Mississippi. Despite having fewer than 800 residents, Albany maintains one of the region's last hand-operated swing bridges over the Rock River.

Where is Albany, IL on the map?

Albany, IL is in United States, at 41.786, -90.216 - about 17 km north-east of Cordova, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Albany, IL?

The closest airport to Albany, IL is Quad City International Airport, 62 km (about 55 min by car).

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