Commercial Vehicle Information
New Accounts
- I-PASS transponders for commercial vehicles are available by phone, at every Customer Service Center and at select Road Ranger outlets. Please refer to the customer service chart for more information.
- If you travel through E-ZPass facilities you will need a special blue transponder available at every Tollway Customer Service Center.
- All new commercial accounts are now prepaid only.
Online Account Management
Online account management is a faster and more convenient way to manage your commercial vehicle account. Refer to the customer service chart for the types of transactions available online.
Toll Rates
Tolls for trucks and cars are calculated by distance traveled. The foundation is a standard per mile charge for each road. Therefore, rates are higher when plazas are further apart.
- The average plaza rate for large trucks is about $3.50 peak/$2.65 off-peak
- The plazas that carry 73 percent of truck traffic have rates of $4 for large trucks (medium $2.25/small $1.50) or less.
- While toll rates exceed the typical toll plaza at six ramp plazas, toll rates are lower than the typical mainline plaza rate at 34 ramp toll plazas and go as low as $1.50 for large trucks
Using I-PASS Transponders
- All lanes are equipped to accept I-PASS on the Illinois Tollway. The open road tolling lanes allow I-PASS users, including truckers, to stay on the mainline and pay tolls at the posted speed. Please be aware that vehicles without I-PASS will be merging right to use the cash toll plazas and will merge back into the mainline after paying their tolls. Read about using I-PASS on the Illinois Tollway.
- E-ZPass facilities accept I-PASS but you must have the proper transponder. Learn more about using your I-PASS on other roads.
- To ensure successful toll transactions, properly mount your transponder. Read more about transponder types and mounting instructions.
- Use your I-PASS to pay tolls on the Chicago Skyway, Indiana Tollroad and anywhere E-ZPass is accepted.
- Locate participating E-ZPass facilities.
E-ZPass Customers:
- E-ZPass is compatible with the Chicago Skyway and the Illinois Tollway.
*I-PASS is not accepted at airport parking lots nor any other non-roadway facilities that accept E-ZPass.
i-Zoom Customers:
Your i-Zoom is accepted on the Illinois Tollway, Chicago Skyway and anywhere E-ZPass is accepted.
Trucks Save Money with I-PASS
I-PASS reduces travel times and saves money.
- Commercial vehicle operators who currently use I-PASS are reducing their travel time by up to 20 minutes for a round trip (on I-294 between Indiana and Wisconsin as an example).
- By spending less time on the road in traffic, truckers can spend less on fueling and operating their rigs.
- Truckers save $25 for every 15-minute reduction in trip time (Midwest Truckers Association). For example, truckers can save as much as $333 per month if they take 10 round trips using I-PASS on the full length of the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/294).
- Savings due to less wear and tear on vehicles (engines, tires etc.) caused by to harsh braking and acceleration.
Vehicle Categories
| Vehicle Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | Auto/Motorcycle | 2 axles - four or less tires; auto, SUV, motorcycle, taxi |
| Commercial Vehicles and Vehicles with Trailers | Small Truck | 2 axles - six tires; single unit truck, buses |
| Medium Truck | 3 and 4 axles vehicle or combination; truck, bus, auto/SUV with 1 or 2 axle trailer | |
| Large Truck | 5+ axles vehicle or combination; trucks, auto/SUV with 3+ axle trailer | |
PrePass vs. I-PASS
See the graphic below to see services offered by each type of system.
| System Type | Bypass Weight Stations | Electronic Toll Collection on: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Tollway | E-ZPass Roads | ||
| PrePass |  | ||
| I-PASS | | | |
| PrePass Plus | | | |
PrePass is a weigh station bypass system that enables participating vehicles to be pre-screened and "bypass" the weigh station eliminating the need to stop. This system does not pay tolls.
For more information on PrePass
PrePass Plus is a weigh station bypass system and an electronic tolling solution. It combines all the amenities of PrePass with an electronic tolling feature. It also enables vehicles to bypass PrePass-equipped weigh stations and pay their bridge and toll road fees at E-ZPass/I-PASS electronic toll collection facilities – using one transponder.
