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About Marion, IL

Marion sits at the junction of Interstate 57 and Route 13 in southern Illinois, making it a key crossroads between Chicago and Memphis. The city serves Williamson County from its position in the rolling hills locals call Little Egypt. Veterans Airport handles regional flights, while several interstate gas stations offer basic EV charging. The Federal Correctional Institution, opened in 1963, remains one of Marion's most recognizable landmarks and largest employers.

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Marion, IL is in United States, at 37.734, -88.942 - about 6 km south-west of Spillertown, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Marion, IL?

The closest airport to Marion, IL is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, 9 km (about 9 min by car).

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