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About Charleston, IL

Charleston, a college town in east-central Illinois, centers around Eastern Illinois University and sits as the Coles County seat. I-57 provides main access via Exit 190, then 12 miles east on Route 16. US 130 connects north-south through downtown to Mattoon, while Route 16 runs east-west toward Paris and Springfield. The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site 8 miles south preserves Abraham Lincoln's father's last home as a living history farm.

Where is Charleston, IL on the map?

Charleston, IL is in United States, at 39.484, -88.178 - about 36 km south-east of Arcola, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Charleston, IL?

The closest airport to Charleston, IL is University of Illinois Willard Airport, 77 km (about 1 h 2 min by car).

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