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About Zion, IL

Zion sits on Lake Michigan about 45 miles north of Chicago, accessible via I-94 Exit 1. Highway 173 runs through town connecting to beaches and Illinois Beach State Park. The city was founded in 1901 as a religious utopian community with streets arranged in a unique spoke pattern radiating from the center.

Where is Zion, IL on the map?

Zion, IL is in United States, at 42.460, -87.851 - about 37 km north of Vernon Hills, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Zion, IL?

The closest airport to Zion, IL is General Mitchell International Airport, 65 km (about 49 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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