Rest Stops Nearby

I-74 rest stops in Illinois

We list 12 rest stops on I-74 in Illinois, at 9 locations. Plan ahead between Spoon River Rest Area and Mackinaw Dells Rest Area: that gap is roughly 55 miles. Truck drivers find 219 spaces across these stops.

WS I-74/280 Moline Rest AreaWS I-74/280 Moline Rest AreaKrisdala Baka Rest AreaKrisdala Baka Rest AreaSpoon River Rest AreaSpoon River Rest AreaMackinaw Dells Rest AreaMackinaw Dells Rest AreaMackinaw Dells Rest AreaFarm Land Rest AreaFarm Land Rest AreaSalt Kettle Rest Area West East · about 205 mi between first and last stop
Green: rest area · blue: welcome center · yellow: service plaza · grey: parking. Dots above the line serve eastbound traffic, below westbound.

Eastbound: WS I-74/280 Moline Rest Area to Salt Kettle Rest Area

I-74, west to east
Rest stopSideMileNearRestroomsTruck spacesFrom previous
WS I-74/280 Moline Rest Area EB – Moline – 9 –
WS I-74/280 Moline Rest Area WB – Moline – 9 ≈ 2.2 mi
Krisdala Baka Rest Area EB 28 Opheim Yes 14 ≈ 19 mi
Krisdala Baka Rest Area WB 30 Alpha Yes 15 2 mi
Spoon River Rest Area EB 62 Williamsfield – 13 32 mi
Spoon River Rest Area WB 62 Williamsfield Yes 12 < 1 mi
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area EB – Heritage Lake Yes – ≈ 55 mi
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area EB 114 Congerville – 25 < 1 mi
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area WB 114 Congerville – 18 < 1 mi
Farm Land Rest Area EB 156 Farmer City Yes 42 42 mi
Farm Land Rest Area WB 156 Farmer City – 42 < 1 mi
Salt Kettle Rest Area WB 208 Bucktown Yes 20 52 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 westbound

Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Salt Kettle Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.

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-74 beyond Illinois

Eastbound, it continues in Indiana. All I-74 rest stops · All rest areas in Illinois

Frequently asked questions

How many rest stops are on I-74 in Illinois?

12 rest stops in our list: 6 reachable eastbound and 6 westbound.

What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-74 in Illinois?

About 55 miles, between Spoon River Rest Area near Williamsfield and Mackinaw Dells Rest Area near Heritage Lake.

Which I-74 rest stops in Illinois have restrooms?

Restrooms are mapped at 6 of the 12 stops, for example Krisdala Baka Rest Area, Krisdala Baka Rest Area and Spoon River Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.

Can you sleep at I-74 rest stops in Illinois?

Stays are limited to 3 hours, or less where signs say so. (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20)