Illinois State Toll Guide
Everything you need to know
A Tourist’s Guide to Toll Roads in Illinois
If you’re planning a trip to the Windy City, you may encounter Chicago tolls. Avis is here to provide more information about Illinois highway tolls to keep your upcoming trip hassle-free. Learn how tolls work in Illinois, find the perfect Avis location in IL, and get ready to enjoy your trip to the Prairie State.
How Do Tolls Work in Illinois?
The Illinois Tollway manages toll highways throughout Illinois. The state employs I-PASS, an electronic toll collection system that allows drivers to travel through toll points seamlessly without stopping. For those without I-PASS, the Tollway also accepts E-ZPass and operates a toll-by-plate system called Pay By Plate. In this system, cameras at toll plazas capture vehicle license plates, and the vehicle’s registered owner receives a bill by mail.
- Toll road systems: I-PASS, E-ZPass
- Accepted payment methods: Cash*, credit/debit*, Pay By Plate, toll tag/transponder
*Cash and credit/debit payments are only accepted on the Chicago Skyway (Source)
Avis E-Toll Services
Avis e-Toll service is a hassle-free and affordable solution for paying Chicago tolls in a rental car! Skip the stress of signing up for E-ZPass or I-PASS for an upcoming trip. Our standard e-Toll service is just $6.95 per day plus the cost of tolls, which is ideal for drivers passing through or visiting Chicago for a few days. You can also pay a flat fee for e-Toll Unlimited and drive over any toll roads you want with—you guessed it—no limits.
Learn MoreMajor Tollways in Illinois
Tri-State Tollway (I-94 to I-294 to I-80)
- Direction: East-West, North-South
- Length: 78 miles (126 km) (Source)
- Speed Limit: 55–70 mph (Source)
- Along the Way: Chicago, South Holland, Westchester, Northbrook
The Tri-State Tollway is a crucial transportation corridor in Illinois. This tollway extends along the west side and south side of the greater Chicago area, connecting numerous suburbs and providing key links to other major highways. It stretches approximately 78 miles, facilitating local commutes, regional traffic, and interstate travel. (Source)
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)
- Direction: Northwest-Southeast
- Route: South Beloit, IL, to near O’Hare Intl. Airport, where I-90 becomes the Kennedy Expressway
- Length: 76 miles (122 km)
- Speed Limit: 60–70 mph (Source)
Along the Way: Rockford, Elgin, Schaumburg, Des Plaines
This tollway is one of two that runs right past O’Hare International Airport. It may provide the fastest route if your trip takes you to Chicago’s northwest suburbs or farther north to Wisconsin. For those heading into the Windy City, this tollway connects to the area’s other major roads, which can lead you right to the downtown area. (Source)
Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)
- Direction: East-West
- Route: Tollway portion of I-88 starts in Rock Falls and ends in Hillside
- Length: 96 miles (154 km)
- Speed Limit: 60–70 mph (Source)
- Along the Way: Rock Falls, DeKalb, Aurora, Naperville, Downers Grove, Oak Brook
The Reagan Memorial Tollway, designated as I-88, is a toll road that begins near Rock Falls and stretches east toward Chicago until Hillside. This Illinois highway toll road serves local commuters and long-distance travelers, connecting the eastern and western portions of the Prairie State. (Source)
Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355)
- Direction: North-South
- Route: Begins at I-80 in New Lenox and ends at I-290 in Itasca
- Length: 32.5 miles (52.3 km)
- Speed Limit: 60–70 mph (Source)
- Along the Way: Bolingbrook, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove
The Veterans Memorial Tollway is a crucial transportation route in the Chicago metropolitan area. This north-south Chicago tollway starts in New Lenox and extends north to meet I-290 in Itasca. It alleviates traffic congestion on other major roads and provides another way to reach various suburbs. (Source)
Illinois Route 390
- Direction: East-West
- Route: US 20 in Hanover Park to IL 83 in Wood Dale
- Length: 9.8 miles (15.8 km)
- Speed Limit: 55 mph (Source)
- Along the Way: Schaumberg, Roselle, Elk Grove Village
Illinois Route 390, previously known as the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway, is an east-west tollway in the Chicagoland area. The tollway was part of a major infrastructure project to improve connectivity between Chicago suburbs and O’Hare International Airport, though it does not directly connect to the airport. (Source)
FAQs About Toll Roads in Illinois
You can pay for Illinois highway tolls using an I-PASS or E-ZPass toll tag/transponder or rely on Avis e-Toll services for seamless, hassle-free travel in a rental car. Cash and credit/debit cards are also accepted on the Chicago Skyway. If you are driving a personal vehicle, you can pay for Chicago tolls later using Pay By Plate.
If you are in a personal vehicle, you may drive through Illinois highway tolls and pay later. As the registered owner, you will receive a bill by mail. However, driving an Avis rental car through the I-PASS or E-ZPass lanes will automatically enroll you in our e-Toll service.
Yes, if you do not pay your tolls within 14 days of traversing Illinois highway toll roads, you will be mailed an invoice for the cost of the tolls and any additional fees. If you drive through Illinois tolls in an Avis rental car, you enroll in our e-Toll service and will pay your toll fees directly to Avis.
Cash is only accepted on the Chicago Skyway. If you intend to use other Chicago toll roads, you must have another payment method, such as Avis e-Toll service or an I-PASS or E-ZPass toll tag/transponder.
*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.
