Rest Stops NearbyI-80 rest stops in Illinois
We list 11 rest stops on I-80 in Illinois, at 9 locations. That includes 2 service plazas with food and fuel. The biggest gap, 66 miles, lies between Great Sauk Trail Rest Area and Three Rivers Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 200 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: Mississippi Rapids Rest Area ( only) to TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Rapids Rest Area ( only) | EB | – | Hampton | Yes | – | – |
| I-80 Rest Area near Port Byron | – | – | Port Byron | – | – | ≈ 1.6 mi |
| I-80 Rest Area near Green Rock | – | – | Green Rock | No | – | ≈ 10 mi |
| Great Sauk Trail Rest Area | EB | 51 | Wyanet | Yes | 39 | ≈ 42 mi |
| Great Sauk Trail Rest Area | WB | 51 | Wyanet | – | 47 | < 1 mi |
| Three Rivers Rest Area | EB | 117 | Aux Sable | Yes | 31 | 66 mi |
| Three Rivers Rest Area | WB | 119 | Minooka | Yes | 39 | 2 mi |
| WS I-80 Frankfort Rest Area | EB | – | Frankfort | – | 6 | ≈ 27 mi |
| WS I-80 Frankfort Rest Area | WB | – | Frankfort | – | 6 | ≈ 4.8 mi |
| TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis | WB | – | Thornton | Yes | 16 | ≈ 13 mi |
| TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis | EB | – | Thornton | – | 16 | < 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 westbound
Westbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis
- WS I-80 Frankfort Rest Area
- Three Rivers Rest Area · mile 119
- Great Sauk Trail Rest Area · mile 51
- I-80 Rest Area near Green Rock · direction not confirmed
- I-80 Rest Area near Port Byron · direction not confirmed
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-80 beyond Illinois
Westbound, I-80 continues in Iowa. Eastbound, it continues in Indiana. All I-80 rest stops · All rest areas in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-80 in Illinois?
11 rest stops in our list: 7 reachable eastbound and 6 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-80 in Illinois?
About 66 miles, between Great Sauk Trail Rest Area near Wyanet and Three Rivers Rest Area near Aux Sable.
Which I-80 rest stops in Illinois have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 11 stops, for example Mississippi Rapids Rest Area ( only), Great Sauk Trail Rest Area and Three Rivers Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-80 rest stops in Illinois?
Stays are limited to 3 hours, or less where signs say so. (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20)