Lester, Illinois
Lester: a city in Marion County, Illinois.
About
Lester is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Lester
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Marion County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8026,-88.9765 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:27:10 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 28℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Lester is located at 38°48'9"N 88°58'35"W (38.8025500, -88.9764500).
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Weather
28°F
Clear
1 to 5 mph N
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 28. North wind 1 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Fosters
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lester, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146366 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lester, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Post Office | Vernon (IL) | 62892 |
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 12,142 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Salem | 6,952 | City in Illinois |
| Wamac | 1,117 | City in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Odin | 1,004 | Village in Illinois |