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Travel Tips

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Get on the Tollway this summer and experience:



Wide Open Roads
  • Less congestion and improved mobility on widened roadways across 120 miles of roadway on the 286-mile Tollway System
  • Enjoy smooth, newly reconstructed pavement
  • Vital connections to summer attractions and destinations throughout Northern Illinois and between Indiana and Wisconsin
  • Drivers are encountering less construction in 2010
    • Efforts under the $6.3 billion Congestion-Relief Program to modernize and restore the majority of the 50-year-old Tollway System are more than 80 percent complete
    • Current projects are focused on resurfacing and bridge repair projects

Reduced Travel Times
  • Increased roadway capacity systemwide means less time on the road and more time enjoying summer activities
  • Drivers find it quicker and more convenient than ever to reach their destinations thanks to roadway improvements
  • Open Road Tolling saves drivers an average of 10 minutes per trip

Low Toll Rates
  • Illinois Tollway toll rates are among the lowest in the nation and a great value
  • The national average for electronic toll collection is 12 cents per mile
  • Cash-paying Customers in passenger vehicles spend about 6 cents per mile
  • I-PASS passenger cars pay just 3 cents per mile
  • Remember: the Tollway is a pay-as-you go system. If you missed paying a toll, you have seven days to pay and avoid any violations.

Help Along the Way
  • Motorists can call *999 for roadside assistance.
  • Illinois State Police District 15 patrols the 286-mile Tollway System.
  • Customers can drive worry free by taking advantage of free Child Safety Seat inspections to make sure kids are properly secured.
  • Tollway Oases are a great place to rest and refuel, with a variety of food and beverage offerings and Mobil gas stations.
  • On the road and need to update your I-PASS account or add funds to your balance? Stop into one of our five Tollway Customer Service Centers

Traveler Quick Links
What is Traffic Like?

What is Traffic Like?
Sign-up for Customized Travel Time Alerts
Check Current Travel Times
Read Current Construction Alerts


Why Drive 45?

Why Drive 45?
Read about Construction Projects by Roadway
Learn about the Congestion-Relief Program
View the Daily Lane Closure Report
About Work Zone Safety


Do You Have Money in Your Account?

Do You Have Money in Your Account?
Add a vehicle to your I-PASS account
Check your Balance and Add Funds
Learn about using I-PASS on E-ZPass System


Running on Empty?

Running on Empty?
Locate a Tollway Oasis
View Tenants by Location
Calculate Tolls for your Trip
Pay an Unpaid Toll