Salt Kettle Rest Area Westbound – I-74
On I-74 westbound near Bucktown, Illinois, Salt Kettle Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next westbound stop is Farm Land Rest Area, about 52 miles further along I-74.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading west on I-74 near Bucktown, Illinois, can take a break at the Salt Kettle Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
This is the westbound facility on I-74, near Bucktown. It is listed near mile marker 208.
Further along I-74, Farm Land Rest Area follows after roughly 52 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
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: 40.130148, -87.745120. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-74 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 74 near Bucktown.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 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.
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.
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-74?
Farm Land Rest Area, about 52 miles further along I-74 by the official mile markers.