Aramark

Aramark is an event venue in Effingham, IL. It is in Effingham County, about 95 miles from St. Louis.

Address

Effingham, IL

County

Effingham County

Highways

Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 45, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 33

Distance

about 95 miles from St. Louis (straight line)

Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of about 12,258. Settled in 1814, it was originally called Broughton until 1859 when it became the county seat. The town is known as the Crossroads of Opportunity due to its location at the intersection of Interstates 57 and 70, along with several U.S. routes. Effingham is a major highway and rail junction served by Canadian National, CSX, and Amtrak passenger trains. A notable landmark is The Cross at the Crossroads, a 198-foot steel cross. Effingham covers around 10.56 square miles in South Central Illinois. Nearby cities include St. Louis, about 95 miles away, and Louisville, 162 miles distant.

Getting there

Highways

Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 45, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 33

Rail and air

Amtrak provides passenger rail service via the City of New Orleans, Saluki, and Illini routes; freight rail is served by Canadian National and CSX.