Illini Prairie Rest Area Northbound – I-57

I-57 northbound travelers near Pesotum, Illinois, can pull in at Illini Prairie Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 21 spaces, plus 65 car spaces. The next northbound stop is Main Line Station Rest Area, about 46 miles further along I-57.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Green Creek Rest Area ≈ 57 mi along I-57Next: Main Line Station Rest Area ≈ 46 mi along I-57

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-57.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking65Reported spaces
Truck parking21Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Illini Prairie Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-57 near Pesotum in Illinois. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-57, near Pesotum. It is listed near mile marker 222.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Illini Prairie Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-57, Main Line Station Rest Area follows after roughly 46 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 65 automobile parking spaces and 21 truck parking spaces for this direction.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Time limits and overnight parking

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 39.921914, -88.298985. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-57 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 57 near Pesotum. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 21 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

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. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-57?

Main Line Station Rest Area, about 46 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.