Limestone Rest Area Southbound – I-55

I-55 southbound travelers near Rugby, Illinois, can pull in at Limestone Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 29 spaces. The next southbound stop is Funks Grove Rest Area, about 45 miles further along I-55.

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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.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Next: Funks Grove Rest Area ≈ 45 mi along I-55

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-55.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking29Reported 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✓ Vending machines

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Limestone Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-55 near Rugby in Illinois. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-55, near Rugby. The recorded position is around mile marker 194.

Heading the other way? Use Limestone Rest Area (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-55, Funks Grove Rest Area follows after roughly 45 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 29 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

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: 40.835681, -88.682661. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-55 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 55 near Rugby. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 29 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

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

How long can I park here?

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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Funks Grove Rest Area, about 45 miles further along I-55 by the official mile markers.