Dixon, IL

Less Cost, Great Reach

Illinois Map You need a location that balances a central location with affordability and a track record of making business happen. Learn what I-88 West can provide. We’re Whiteside and Lee, anchored by the communities of Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling:

Location and Cost

I-88 West’s great advantage? Our central location.

70 miles west of the Chicago suburbs
40 miles east of the Quad Cities
Within hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis and Milwaukee.

With easy access to inter-modal transportation, I-88 West offers you unparalled multiple shipping options.

Highways: I-88 connects you directly to the Chicago area and major metro hubs throughout the Midwest
Rail: Union Pacific and Burlington Northern
Air: Four nearby airports, including Chicago O’Hare
Port access: Mississippi Barge in nearby Fulton
Global III Intermodal Hub: Just 15 minutes away

Unparallel Cost Savings

The communities of I-88 West offer some of today’s best business incentives, along with a proven track record of making business happen through shared resources and business solutions. I-88 also offers unparallel cost savings compared with the Chicago region and the U.S., including:

Distribution Center wages averaging up to 23% lower than U.S. wages
One of the last pockets in Illinois with low union activity
Cost of living 25% lower than U.S. average
Multiple tax incentives, credits and Enterprise/Trade Zones