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About Gibson City, IL

Gibson City is a farming community in east-central Illinois, about 90 miles south of Chicago. Take I-57 to Exit 283, then follow Route 9 east into town. The area's main roads include Route 9 running east-west and US 136 from Indiana. The town sits in flat prairie country with typical Midwest seasons. Gibson City is famous for having one of the region's largest grain elevators, a massive concrete tower that dominates the skyline.

Where is Gibson City, IL on the map?

Gibson City, IL is in United States, at 40.467, -88.379 - about 17 km south-west of Melvin, IL.

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The closest airport to Gibson City, IL is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, 49 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: University of Illinois Willard Airport.

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