Sterling Illinois is centrally located to bring your business rapid access to major markets throughout the Midwest and the world without the hassles and expense of a metro location.
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A congestion-free intermodal transportation network
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Abundant and affordable labor, utilities and sites
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Proactive, business-friendly communities
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And an excellent quality of life
Our central location is backed by a strong transportation network, saving you time and expense:
- I-88 (a key east/west route)
- I-39
- I-80
- I-74
- Main line for Union Pacific Railroad
- Direct connections to West coast, Chicago, Clinton, Iowa port, and Global III Intermodal hub
- Whiteside County airport (4 miles from Sterling)
- Quad City International airport (50 miles from Sterling)
- Chicago Rockford International airport (66 miles from Sterling)
- O’Hare International airport (111 miles from Sterling)
Major Motor Carriers
- Rock River Cartage
- Con-Way Central Express
- Dohrn Transfer Company
- Northern Illinois Transit
- Milwaukee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Milwaukee and http://city.milwaukee.gov/port)
- Port of Chicago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Chicago and http://www.iipd.com
- Port of St. Louis (http://www.stlrcga.org/x4742.xml http://stlouis.missouri.org/government/departments/sldc/slpa/)