I-57 · Illinois · Marion to the south Chicago suburbs
Overnight truck parking I-57 Illinois — Marion to Mount Vernon, Effingham, Kankakee and Chicago
South-to-north planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-57 in Illinois, from Marion and Ina through Mount Vernon (I-64), Effingham (I-70), Tuscola, Gilman and Kankakee to Monee and Alsip at the south edge of Chicago, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board.
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Mount Vernon (Exit 95) and Effingham (Exits 159–162) are the big clusters. Between Effingham and Kankakee the lots thin out: Tuscola Exit 212 and Gilman Exit 283 only. Aim early at published clusters: Marion / Ina: Love’s #318 Ina (121 — Exit 83) · Mount Vernon: Flying J Dealer #889 Mount Vernon (200 public — Exit 95) · Effingham: Flying J #643 Effingham (180 public + 40 Prime — Exit 160) · Tuscola / Gilman: Pilot #468 Gilman (80 public + 16 Prime — Exit 283) · Kankakee / Monee / Alsip: Pilot #1030 Alsip (76 public + 25 Prime — Exit 353/I-294 Exit 12A). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
Illinois: rest-area stops may not exceed 3 hours; sleeping overnight on the grounds, benches or in the building and camping are prohibited (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533). Check the IDOT truck parking report before you route. Prefer private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. Not legal advice.
IDOT status (checked 26 Sep 2026):
The IDOT truck parking report at about 10:20 a.m. CT listed I-57 Green Creek northbound (MP 165) as “Closed”, and Main Line Station (MP 268, both directions) and Prairie View northbound (MP 333) as “Building closed, parking lot open”. Rend Lake (MP 79), Post Oak (MP 114), Green Creek southbound, Illini Prairie (MP 222) and Prairie View southbound were listed Open; Trail of Tears (MP 32) showed Unknown. No reasons or reopening dates were given.
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
Illinois (IDOT): rest-area stops may not exceed 3 hours; sleeping overnight on the grounds, benches or in the building and camping are prohibited (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533).
Status 26 Sep 2026: Green Creek NB (MP 165) listed Closed; Main Line Station (MP 268) and Prairie View NB (MP 333) building closed, parking lot open, per the IDOT truck parking report.
Planning summary in exit order (south to north; Illinois I-57 exits ascend northbound). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
Marion / Ina: Love’s #803 Marion (119 — Exit 54 SB / 54B NB / The Hill Ave) · Pilot #595 Marion (45 public + 14 Prime — Exit 54) · Love’s #318 Ina (121 — Exit 83).
Mount Vernon: TA Mt Vernon #0043 (136 — Exit 95) · Flying J Dealer #889 Mount Vernon (200 public — Exit 95) · Pilot #482 Mount Vernon (100 public + 20 Prime — Exit 95).
Effingham: Petro Effingham #0321 (212 — Exit 159) · TA Effingham #0035 (137 — Exit 160) · Flying J #643 Effingham (180 public + 40 Prime — Exit 160) · Pilot #165 Effingham (100 public + 13 Prime — Exit 162).
Tuscola / Gilman: Love’s #798 Tuscola (85 — Exit 212 / US Hwy-36) · Pilot #468 Gilman (80 public + 16 Prime — Exit 283).
Kankakee / Monee / Alsip: Love’s #395 Kankakee (90 — Exit 308) · Petro Monee #0367 (90 — Exit 335) · Pilot #39 Monee (66 public — Exit 335) · Pilot #1030 Alsip (76 public + 25 Prime — Exit 353/I-294 Exit 12A).
How this stretch is ordered
Southern Illinois: Marion Exit 54 → Ina Exit 83 → Mount Vernon Exit 95.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 45 public parking + 14 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
45 public parking + 14 Prime (locator fields this check), 6 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (618) 993-2697. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 100 public parking + 20 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
100 public parking + 20 Prime (locator fields this check), 7 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (618) 244-1216. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 180 public parking + 40 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
180 public parking + 40 Prime (locator fields this check), 15 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (217) 347-7161. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 100 public parking + 13 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
100 public parking + 13 Prime (locator fields this check), 7 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (217) 342-3787. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 80 public parking + 16 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
80 public parking + 16 Prime (locator fields this check), 7 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (815) 265-4754. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 66 public parking (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
66 public parking (locator fields this check), 5 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (708) 534-2483. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 76 public parking + 25 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
76 public parking + 25 Prime (locator fields this check), 4 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes. Store open 24 hours. Tel (708) 385-2271. Occupancy unknown.
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-57 Illinois include Love’s Travel Stop #318 Ina (I-57 Exit 83; 121 truck parking spaces per the operator page); TA Mt Vernon #0043 (I-57 & I-64 Exit 95; 136 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Flying J Dealer #889 Mount Vernon (I-64/57 Exit 95; 200 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); Petro Effingham #0321 (I-70/I-57 Exit 159 at West Fayette Ave.; 212 truck parking spaces per the operator page); TA Effingham #0035 (Exit 160; 137 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Flying J Travel Center #643 Effingham (I-57/70 Exit 160; 180 public + 40 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page). Occupancy is unknown — call the operator to confirm before you route.
Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas on I-57 in Illinois?
Illinois rules limit rest-area stops to 3 hours and prohibit sleeping overnight on the grounds, benches or in the building (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533). Prefer private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. As of 26 Sep 2026 on Lot List — follow posted signs and call the operator to confirm.
Where can I find a truck wash along I-57 Illinois?
As of 26 Sep 2026, truck washes listed on this page include Blue Beacon Effingham West (Exit 159; (217) 347-8930; hours 24 hours); Blue Beacon Effingham (Exit 160; (217) 342-4303; hours 24 hours); Blue Beacon Monee (Exit 335; (708) 534-2900; hours 24 hours). Wash listings are not overnight parking. Call the operator to confirm hours and bay status.
Are any rest areas closed on I-57 in Illinois?
On 26 Sep 2026 the IDOT truck parking report listed Green Creek northbound (MP 165) as Closed, and Main Line Station (MP 268) and Prairie View northbound (MP 333) as building closed, parking lot open. Check the report before you route.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-57 Illinois?
No. Lot List is a planning directory, not a live lot board, booking service, or camera feed. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. As of 26 Sep 2026 — call the operator to confirm space before you route.
Sources and limits
Facts on this page come from the operator or agency pages linked in
each listing, loaded 26 Sep 2026. Space counts change. We do not show
live occupancy. We do not invent reviews or phone numbers.
ONE9 Dealer #1286 Salem (Exit 116) is not listed: the Pilot locator showed 0 truck parking spaces this check. I-57 south of Marion (to Cairo) is not covered.
Lot List is an independent US directory of truck parking and truck
washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
or by phone. Not live occupancy. Call ahead.