I-55 rest stops in Illinois
I-55 has 13 rest stops in Illinois in our directory (8 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). The biggest gap, about 75 miles, lies between Limestone Rest Area and WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area. Together they have 310 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: Homestead Rest Area to WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Rest Area | NB | 27 | Hamel | Yes | 40 | – |
| Homestead Rest Area | SB | 28 | Hamel | Yes | 48 | 1 mi |
| Coalfield Rest Area | NB | 64 | Waggoner | – | 28 | 36 mi |
| Coalfield Rest Area | SB | 64 | Waggoner | Yes | 28 | < 1 mi |
| Railsplitter Rest Area | NB | 102 | Spaulding | Yes | 6 | 38 mi |
| Railsplitter Rest Area | SB | 104 | Sherman | Yes | 6 | 2 mi |
| WS I-55 Williamsville Rest Area | SB | – | Williamsville | – | 9 | ≈ 3.7 mi |
| Funks Grove Rest Area | SB | 149 | Mclean | Yes | 20 | ≈ 44 mi |
| Funks Grove Rest Area | NB | 149 | Mclean | – | 20 | < 1 mi |
| Limestone Rest Area | NB | 194 | Rugby | Yes | 36 | 45 mi |
| Limestone Rest Area | SB | 194 | Rugby | Yes | 29 | < 1 mi |
| WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area | SB | – | Bolingbrook | – | 20 | ≈ 75 mi |
| WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area | NB | – | Bolingbrook | – | 20 | < 1 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area and the last is Homestead Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area
- Limestone Rest Area · mile 194
- Funks Grove Rest Area · mile 149
- WS I-55 Williamsville Rest Area
- Railsplitter Rest Area · mile 104
- Coalfield Rest Area · mile 64
- Homestead Rest Area · mile 28
Can you sleep at rest stops in Illinois?
Time limit: 3 hours
Stays are limited to 3 hours, or less where signs say so.
Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20, checked October 2026. Signs at a site can set a shorter limit. Not legal advice.
I-55 beyond Illinois
Southbound, I-55 continues in Missouri. All I-55 rest stops · All rest areas in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-55 in Illinois?
13 rest stops in our list: 6 reachable northbound and 7 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-55 in Illinois?
About 75 miles, between Limestone Rest Area near Rugby and WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area near Bolingbrook.
Which I-55 rest stops in Illinois have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 8 of the 13 stops, for example Homestead Rest Area, Homestead Rest Area and Coalfield Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-55 rest stops in Illinois?
Stays are limited to 3 hours, or less where signs say so. (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20)