Overview
Shelbyville is a city in Central Illinois.
5 sights
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Shelbyville
Lake Shelbyville
Eagle Creek State Park
Forest Park
Chautauqua Building
A historic landmark
Lake Shelbyville Dam
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby St. Louis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DEC Decatur Airport, Decatur — 30 mi away. Directions
- CMI University of Illinois Willard Airport, Savoy — 52 mi away. Directions
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 96 mi away (major hub). Directions
Shelby County Airport
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek State Park, Forest Park
- Afternoon Chautauqua Building, Lake Shelbyville Dam
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Understand
The dishwasher was invented here.
Get in
By plane
Shelby County Airport
By train
Amtrak Stations are located in:
- Mattoon, 25 miles to the east of Shelbyville
- Effingham, 35 Miles to the South east of Shelbyville
- Springfield, 60 Miles to the North West of Shelbyville
By car
Illinois state routes 16 & 128 pass thru Shelbyville Located in the approx center of interstates... I57 - 30 miles to the East I70 - 35 miles to the South I72 - 45 miles to the North I55 - 55 Miles to the West
By bus
By boat
See
See Lake Shelbyville
See Eagle Creek State Park
See Forest Park
See Lake Shelbyville Dam
Do
Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Swimming, Hunting, State and Federal parks for Camping, Golf, Bowling, Movies, Beaches
Nearby
Effingham
City / town · 1 listings · 24 mi away
St. Elmo
City / town · 2 listings · 26 mi away
Decatur
City / town · 11 listings · 32 mi away
Arcola
City / town · 19 listings · 32 mi away
Vandalia
City / town · 8 listings · 35 mi away
Tuscola
City / town · 6 listings · 38 mi away
Monticello
City / town · 16 listings · 44 mi away
Litchfield
City / town · 9 listings · 49 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.