Illinois Toll Plazas and Bridges
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Illinois tolls, an essential aspect of the state's transportation system, play a pivotal role in maintaining and upgrading its extensive network of highways and bridges. These tolls are fees imposed on vehicles using specific roads, ensuring funding for crucial infrastructure projects. Whether you're a commuter or a traveler passing through Illinois, understanding the toll system is vital. By efficiently managing toll payments and staying informed about rates, drivers can navigate the state's roads seamlessly, contributing to the overall development and maintenance of Illinois' robust transportation infrastructure.
Toll roads in Illinois
| Tollway Name | Route | Start Point | End Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | I-90 | South Beloit | O’Hare Airport |
| Tri-State Tollway | I-294 | South Holland at I-80/I-94 | Northbrook |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | I-88 | Silvis and Moline | I-290/I-294 in Hillside |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) | I-355 | I-80 in New Lenox | I-290 in Itasca |
| Elgin-O’Hare Tollway (IL 390) | IL 390 | US-20 in Hanover Park | I-290/Thorndale Avenue in Itasca |
Toll bridges in Illinois
| Toll Bridge | Location |
|---|---|
| Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge | Indiana Toll Road to Dan Ryan Expressway, Chicago’s South Side |
| Fort Madison Toll Bridge | Connects Fort Madison, Iowa and Niota, Illinois |
| Wabash Cannon Ball Bridge | Truss bridge over Wabash River on TR 257 northeast of St. Francisville |
Illinois toll calculator calculates tolls and gas expenses for cars, trucks, trailers, buses, RVs, and motorcycles for all Illinois toll roads. The tolls are for both peaks and off-peaks, at the time of your travel.
How to pay toll in Illionis
You can pay tolls on Illinois Tollway roads using an electronic I-PASS tag or with Cash. Check out the various toll payment methods to pay toll in Illionis.
What is I-Pass
I-Pass[1] is the electronic toll collection system for payment of toll on Illinois toll roads and bridges. I-Pass, like E-ZPass on the east coast toll roads, is an electronic tag that you can install in your windshield to zoom through electronic toll gantries. You can use the I-Pass tag on toll roads that accept E-ZPass.
How are tolls calculated for trucks in Illinois
Trucks pay tolls on Illinois Tollway based on whether they are qualified as small, medium, or large trucks. TollGuru toll calculator uses the following table to match vehicle type with Illinois Tollway truck type.
| TollGuru Vehicle Type | Illinois Tollway truck type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Truck 2-axles | Small Truck | Single unit 2-axle truck |
| Truck 3-axles | Medium Truck | 3 and 4 axles vehicle or combination |
| Truck 4-axles | Medium Truck | 3 and 4 axles vehicle or combination |
| Truck 5-axles | Large Truck | 5+ axles vehicle or combination |
| Truck 6-axles | Large Truck | 5+ axles vehicle or combination |
Different Vehicle types in Illinois
| Vehicle Category | Vehicle Tier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Vehicles | Auto/Motorcycle | 1 - 2 axles - four or less tires; |
| Commercial Vehicles and Vehicles with Trailers | Small | 2 - 2 axles - six tires; |
| Medium | 3 and 4 axles vehicle | |
| Large | 5+ axles vehicle or passenger vehicles with 3+ axle trailer |
How to pay missed toll in Illinois
If an unpaid toll is not paid within 14 days of traveling on Illinois toll roads, the Illinois Tollway mails the customer’s toll invoice. You can pay for toll invoices through the Illinois Tollway Website[2].
You can also raise an issue over a license plate image or a missed toll when being sent a toll invoice.
Can I Drive Through Illinois Tolls and Pay Later
Illinois Tollway has a pay by plate system of payment to safely and securely pay unpaid tolls when you travel without an I-Pass transponder. To pay unpaid tolls in Illinois enter the vehicle and payment information and the Illinois tollway will tell the cash rate for unpaid tolls. You can only enter the information for pay by plate feature within 10 days of using a toll road. Pay by plate can only be used on the Illinois Tollway and not in Skyway and in other states of the US. It may take up to 30 days for tolls to show on Pay by Plate. For more information on pay by plate visit here[3] .
What is I-Pass
I-Pass is the electronic toll collection system for payment of toll on Illinois toll roads and bridges. I-Pass, like E-ZPass on the east coast toll roads, is an electronic tag that you can install in your windshield to zoom through electronic toll gantries. You can use the I-Pass tag on toll roads that accept E-ZPass.
You can also learn about E-ZPass IL for Illinois from our explicit dedicated pages for E-ZPass.
Toll road and bridge agencies and other contacts
Follwoing agencies manage Illinois toll roads and bridges. For any questions about toll payment methods or your toll bill please get in touch with respective agency.
Calculate tolls for Illinois and other states in the US
Calculate routes, tolls and fuel costs for your travel by car, truck, taxi, bus, caravans (with or without a trailer) in Illinois and other states of the US using TollGuru Trip Calculator. It also shows the cheapest, fastest and other optimal routes to your destination along with toll plaza(s) location en route, payment methods and more.
Rideshare, OEM, TMS, fleet companies and other transport businesses can leverage toll intelligence by integrating with the TollGuru Toll API for pre-trip calculation and post-trip reconciliation.
