Main Line Station Rest Area Northbound – I-57

On I-57 northbound near Loda, Illinois, Main Line Station Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 25 spaces. The next northbound stop is Prairie View Rest Area, about 65 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.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Illini Prairie Rest Area ≈ 46 mi along I-57Next: Prairie View Rest Area ≈ 65 mi along I-57

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking25Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Playground

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading north on I-57 near Loda, Illinois, can take a break at the Main Line Station Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. 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 Loda. It is listed near mile marker 268.

Heading the other way? Use Main Line Station Rest Area (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-57, Prairie View Rest Area follows after roughly 65 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 25 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Playground

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

How long can you stay?

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 at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 40.550871, -88.061045. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-57 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 57 near Loda. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 25 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.

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?

Prairie View Rest Area, about 65 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.