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About Salem, IL

Salem is a small city in south-central Illinois, about 75 miles east of St. Louis. Take I-57 to Exit 116, or use US Route 50 for east-west travel. The city sits in rolling farmland and serves as Marion County's seat. Salem is the birthplace of William Jennings Bryan, the famous orator and three-time presidential candidate.

Where is Salem, IL on the map?

Salem, IL is in United States, at 38.628, -88.959 - about 16 km west of Iuka, IL.

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The closest airport to Salem, IL is St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 137 km (about 1 h 45 min by car).

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