Main Line Station Rest Area Southbound – I-57

On I-57 southbound near Buckley, Illinois, Main Line Station Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 27 spaces. The next southbound stop is Illini Prairie 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 (Southbound)

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

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking27Reported 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 south on I-57 near Buckley, Illinois, can take a break at the Main Line Station Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-57 near Buckley. The recorded position is around mile marker 268.

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

Further along I-57, Illini Prairie Rest Area follows after roughly 46 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 27 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

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

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening hours

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

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 40.561343, -88.061470. 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 Southbound?

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

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 27 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.

Can I stop here at night?

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?

Illini Prairie Rest Area, about 46 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.