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About Red Bud, IL

Red Bud is a small German-heritage town in southwestern Illinois, about 45 miles southeast of St. Louis via Interstate 255 and Highway 154. The main routes include Highway 154 running east-west through downtown and Highway 3 following the Mississippi River bluffs north-south. The town's restored 1867 railroad depot now houses the visitor center with original waiting room benches.

Where is Red Bud, IL on the map?

Red Bud, IL is in United States, at 38.210, -89.999 - about 27 km east of Maeystown, IL.

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The closest airport to Red Bud, IL is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport, 52 km (about 55 min by car).

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