Railsplitter Rest Area Northbound – I-55

On I-55 northbound near Spaulding, Illinois, Railsplitter Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces. The next northbound stop is Funks Grove Rest Area, about 47 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 (Northbound)

Previous: Coalfield Rest Area ≈ 38 mi along I-55Next: Funks Grove Rest Area ≈ 47 mi along I-55

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking6Reported 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✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading north on I-55 near Spaulding, Illinois, can take a break at the Railsplitter Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-55, near Spaulding. The recorded position is around mile marker 102.

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

The next northbound stop is Funks Grove Rest Area, about 47 miles further along I-55.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 6 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

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

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: 39.864878, -89.595581. 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-55 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 55 near Spaulding. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions 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-55?

Funks Grove Rest Area, about 47 miles further along I-55 by the official mile markers.