Links
Washington’s highways will link you to Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, and the Quad Cities. We’re located midway between Chicago and St. Louis.
- Washington has ready access to the Greater Peoria and Bloomington-Normal marketplaces.
- To the west, U.S. 24 and Route 8 link Washington to I-74 (5 miles), U.S. 150 (4 miles) and U.S. 116 (4 miles).
- To the east, U.S. 24 extends to I-39 (17 miles) and I-55 (33 miles) and beyond.
- The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (15 miles) and the Central Illinois Regional Airport (37 miles) are both an easy drive from Washington.
- Business 24 through Washington carries nearly 20,000 vehicles per day, connecting shopping centers, restaurants, and the historic Washington Square.
- Traffic counts on U.S. 24, Route 8 and Peoria Street near the Downtown Square all exceed 10,000 vehicles per day.
- Other local traffic counts are available at City Hall or online at http://dot.state.il.us/.
Future links:
- Washington’s U.S. 24 right-of-way is a major east-west route connecting the Peoria area and Chicago, linking Washington to major Midwest markets.
- Illinois Route 8 in Washington is planned for widening and other roadway improvements.
- Washington and other area communities are pursuing a better connection to I-74. City officials and area legislators are supporting this study and the potential for a new “eastern bypass” that could complete the interstate loop around Peoria through Washington.
- Trucking - There are over 150 Interstate Commerce Commission approved trucking companies with over 130 terminals throughout the area.
- Air - Fifteen miles away, the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria provides air freight through FedEX, Emery Worldwide, Airborne, DHL, and others.
- The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria is the largest downstate airport for cargo, with a new air cargo transfer facility, which coordinates easy shipment of goods to and from the area. Direct passenger flights, including jet service, are available to a number of U.S. cities. Numerous flights connect to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, to St. Louis and other hubs.
- To the southeast, the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington is one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. Washington is well situated in relation to both airports.
Rail – Rail service is ten minutes away where both piggyback and container shipments are packaged. The area is served by ten railroads.
Barge – The Greater Peoria Barge Terminal is fifteen minutes away and provides shipment of containers and bulk materials on the Illinois River.