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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

How to pay toll in Illionis

You can pay tolls on Illinois Tollway roads using I-PASS or E-ZPass[1]. No cash is accepted.[2] However, in the Chicago Skywalk Toll Bridge bridge you can pay using an electronic I-PASS tag or with Cash.

What is I-Pass

I-Pass[3] 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 TypeIllinois Tollway truck typeDescription
Truck 2-axlesSmall TruckSingle unit 2-axle truck
Truck 3-axlesMedium Truck3 and 4 axles vehicle or combination
Truck 4-axlesMedium Truck3 and 4 axles vehicle or combination
Truck 5-axlesLarge Truck5+ axles vehicle or combination
Truck 6-axlesLarge Truck5+ 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

What happens if I miss paying Illinois Tolls

Customers who have an unpaid toll are required to pay their missed tolls online within 14 days. Payment for Unpaid Tolls or an Invoice can be made through the Illinois official website[4] .You can also raise an issue over a license plate image or a missed toll when being sent a toll invoice. Neglecting toll payment may lead to penalties, charges, and the potential suspension of both your license plate and driver's license.

Pay Illinois Tolls by phone

The official Illinois Tollway app[5] enables drivers to conveniently update or manage their I-PASS accounts, such as purchasing transponders, modifying payment methods, and handling rental or new vehicles. For non-I-PASS users, the app facilitates creating a Pay By Plate account for automated toll payments. It also offers the option to convert Pay By Plate to an I-PASS account, granting a 50 percent discount on Illinois Tollway charges.

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.

  • Illinois State Toll Highway Authority [6]
  • Skyway Concession Company [7]
  • E-ZPass Group [8]
  • I-PASS [9]

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.

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