Great Sauk Trail Rest Area Westbound – I-80
Looking for a break on I-80 westbound in Illinois? Great Sauk Trail Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 46 spaces. The next westbound stop is Great Sauk Trail Rest Area – Westbound, about 1 mi ahead (estimated).
Next rest stop on I-80 Westbound
Great Sauk Trail Rest Area – Westboundabout 1 mi ahead (estimated) · Illinois · Mile marker 51Previous westbound stop: Three Rivers Rest Area – Westbound · about 75 mi back (estimated)
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from OpenStreetMap. This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Great Sauk Trail Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Interstate 80 in Illinois. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Illinois Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-80. Driving westbound, the rest area comes after exit 56 and before exit 45. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use Great Sauk Trail Rest Area – Eastbound (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Driving on, the next listed stop is Great Sauk Trail Rest Area – Westbound, roughly 1 road miles ahead (estimated).
Parking and amenities
OpenStreetMap lists 46 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Vending machines
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (Illinois DOT).
Parking rules
Illinois limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours for all vehicles; a shorter limit can be posted when a rest area is full. Tollway oases have their own rules. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
41.393649, -89.558918
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-80 Westbound?
Yes. The record lists it as the westbound facility on Interstate 80. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?
Yes, both are included in the amenities listing.
Can I stop here at night?
Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Illinois DOT.
What is the next stop on I-80?
Great Sauk Trail Rest Area – Westbound, about 1 miles ahead by road (estimated).