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== Illinois toll roads ==
 
  
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Illinois Tollway<ref>[https://www.illinoistollway.com/ Illinois Tollway]</ref> includes the following toll roads.
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<ul><li>'''Jane Addams Memorial Tollway'''<ref>[https://www.illinoistollway.com/projects Jane Addams Memorial Tollway]</ref> runs along I-90 from South Beloit to O’Hare Airport.</li>
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<li>'''The Tri-State Tollway'''<ref>[https://www.illinoistollway.com/projects Tri-State Tollway]</ref> follows I-294 from South Holland at I-80/I-94 Northbrook; and I-94 from Northbrook to the Wisconsin state line at Newport Township.</li>
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<li>'''Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway'''<ref>[https://www.illinoistollway.com/projects Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway]</ref> is I-88 near Silvis and Moline to an interchange with I-290 and I-294 in Hillside, near Chicago. The highway also runs through the cities of Aurora, Naperville, DeKalb, and Dixon.</li>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> All-electronic open road tolling — I-PASS / E-ZPass + Pay Online / Pay By Plate; no cash accepted<br>
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<li>'''Veterans Memorial Tollway''' (I-355)<ref>[https://www.illinoistollway.com/projects Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355)]</ref> runs from I-80 in New Lenox north to I-290 in Itasca for 32.5 miles. </li>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 294 miles across five tollways in 12 Chicagoland counties + Chicago Skyway (private)<br>
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<li>'''Elgin-O’Hare Tollway''' (IL 390)<ref>[https://www.illinoistollway.com/projects Elgin-O’Hare Tollway (IL 390)]</ref> connects US-20 in Hanover Park to I-290 and Thorndale Avenue in Itasca. It borders Schaumburg and Roselle. It is currently being expanded from I-290 to the western edge of O’Hare International Airport.</li></ul>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> I-PASS / E-ZPass RFID transponders, ANPR license plate cameras, open road tolling gantries<br>
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== Illionis toll bridges ==
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway), Chicago Skyway Concession LLC (private, separate system)
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<ul><li>'''Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge'''<ref>[https://www.chicagoskyway.org/ Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge]</ref> connects the Indiana Toll Road to the Dan RyanExpressway on Chicago’s South Side. The High Bridge, distinguishing feature of the Chicago Skyway, spans the Calumet River and Calumet Harbor. Two-axle vehicles pay $5.30 tolls during peak and off-peak times. For all other vehicles toll charges vary for peak and off-peak time. Detailed toll rates for all the vehicles are listed here<ref>[https://www.chicagoskyway.org/toll-information/#toll-rates here]</ref>.</li>
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<li>The '''Fort Madison Toll Bridge'''<ref>[http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/ia0438/ The Fort Madison Toll Bridge]</ref> is swinging truss bridge over the Mississippi River that connects Fort Madison, Iowa and Niota, Illinois. Rail traffic occupies the lower deck of the bridge, while two lanes of road traffic occupy the upper deck. The bridge is closed to semi-truck traffic. 2-axle passenger vehicles pay $2 toll eastbound only. No toll is collected westbound.</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">I-PASS is not legally required — you can pay via license plate billing — but without one you pay exactly double the I-PASS rate. Illinois eliminated all cash toll collection in 2021 and operates 100% electronic open road tolling. There are no toll booths and no cash lanes anywhere on the Illinois Tollway system.</p>
  
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<li>'''Wabash Cannon Ball Bridge'''<ref>[https://bridgehunter.com/il/lawrence/st-francisville/ Wabash Cannon Ball Bridge]</ref> is truss bridge over Wabash River on TR 257 northeast of St. Francisville. It is open to one-lane traffic, with a tollbooth in St. Francisville. 2-axle passenger vehicles pay $2 toll to cross the bridge in either direction.</li></ul>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without I-PASS, you pay "Pay Online" rates — exactly double. For a typical daily Chicago-area commute, this means $20–$40 extra per week in unnecessary costs. Passenger vehicle I-PASS rates have not increased since 2012, making Illinois one of the lowest per-mile toll systems in the nation ($0.07–$0.20/mile).</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2026 Update:</strong> The Illinois Tollway Board approved a 2026 budget with no passenger vehicle toll increase for the year — passenger rates remain frozen at 2012 levels through at least mid-2026. However, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed a major transit funding bill in late 2025 that authorizes the Tollway Board to raise passenger tolls by $0.45 (to approximately $1.20 at key plazas) and commercial vehicle rates by 30%, effective June 1, 2026. As of early May 2026, the Tollway Board had not yet formally implemented this increase — drivers should confirm current rates at [https://www.illinoistollway.com illinoistollway.com] before travel. Truck/trailer rates continued their annual increase on January 1, 2026 under the schedule originally approved in 2008.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Touhy Avenue</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.95</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.90</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Tri-State (I-294/I-94)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-90/O'Hare (to airport)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Jane Addams (I-90)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Belvidere / South Beloit</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.95–$1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.90–$3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.40–$0.65</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.80–$1.30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-90</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-88</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Dan Ryan Expressway to Indiana Toll Road</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">7.8 miles</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">No cash is accepted anywhere on the Illinois Tollway system.</strong></p>
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<li>I-PASS is Illinois's E-ZPass compatible transponder — works on all 20 E-ZPass network states</li>
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<li>Any E-ZPass transponder from another state also works in Illinois at I-PASS rates</li>
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<li>Minimum $40 prepaid balance required to open I-PASS account</li>
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<li>Open at [https://www.getipass.com getipass.com] or at I-PASS Customer Service Centers</li>
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<li>Interoperable via Central US Hub: Illinois I-PASS accepted in Texas (TxTag network), Oklahoma, Kansas</li>
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<li>Motorcycles pay the same rate as passenger cars</li>
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<li>Must pay online within 14 days of travel to avoid the $3/toll invoice fee</li>
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<li>Pay By Plate service can be set up within 14 days of first travel — no account needed but higher rates apply</li>
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<li>Rental cars: add your rental's plate to your I-PASS account to avoid separate invoices at Pay Online rates</li>
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<li>Most rental companies charge daily admin fees ($3–15/day) for their own toll program — confirm before departing</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Chicago Skyway (separate private system):</strong></p>
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<li>Operated under a 99-year private concession — separate from the Illinois Tollway Authority</li>
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<li>Does not offer I-PASS discounts; rates are higher than equivalent Illinois Tollway plazas</li>
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<li>Different payment rules and billing system than the rest of the Illinois Tollway</li>
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<li>E-ZPass is accepted; 7-day grace period before administrative fees apply</li>
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<li>No passenger vehicle toll increase for 2026 budget year — rates remain at 2012 levels through mid-2026</li>
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<li>Annual commercial truck rate increase effective January 1, 2026 (ongoing per 2008 schedule)</li>
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<li>$1.79 billion total revenue projected; $1.26 billion capital program (largest in agency history)</li>
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<li>$374 million for systemwide roadway and bridge maintenance</li>
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<li>Key 2026 capital projects: Route 390 interchange improvements and direct O'Hare airport access; I-94/I-294/I-57 Tri-State interchange</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Transit Funding Bill — Authorized Toll Increases (June 1, 2026):</strong></p>
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<li>Illinois Governor signed legislation in November 2025 authorizing the Tollway Board to raise passenger tolls by $0.45 and commercial rates by 30%, effective June 1, 2026</li>
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<li>Expected to generate up to $1 billion annually in additional toll revenue</li>
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<li>Analysts estimate a typical commuter would pay approximately $329 more per year</li>
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<li>Starting 2029, automatic CPI-based adjustments of up to 4% every two years are authorized</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes. Any E-ZPass transponder from any of the 20 E-ZPass member states works in Illinois at the I-PASS rate. You do not need to get a separate Illinois I-PASS if you already have E-ZPass from another state.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Cameras photograph your plate and you have a 10-day grace period to pay online at the I-PASS rate. After 10 days, an invoice is mailed with a $3 fee per toll. After 14 days, additional fees apply. Unpaid tolls escalate to violations that can block vehicle registration renewal.</p>
  
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If an unpaid toll is not paid within 14 days of traveling on Illinois toll roads, the Illinois Tollway mails the customer’s toll invoice. You can pay for toll invoices through the Illinois Tollway Website<ref>[https://www.getipass.com/notices Illinois Tollway Website]</ref>.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No. The Chicago Skyway is a privately operated 7.8-mile bridge/roadway under a 99-year concession lease. It has its own separate rate schedule, billing system, and does not offer I-PASS discounts. It connects the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago to the Indiana Toll Road at the Indiana border.</p>
  
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Illinois Tollway has a pay by plate system of payment to safely and securely pay unpaid tolls when you travel without an I-Pass transponder. 
 
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To pay unpaid tolls in Illinois enter the vehicle and payment information and the Illinois tollway will tell the cash rate for unpaid tolls. You can only enter the information for pay by plate feature within 10 days of using a toll road.
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">294-mile all-electronic tollway system</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-PASS / E-ZPass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No cash; lowest per-mile rate in Midwest; rate increase pending June 2026</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://tollguru.com/indiana-toll-road-bridges-turnpikes Indiana]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">157-mile East–West Toll Road + bridges</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E-ZPass + cash (transitioning to AET by 2027)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">New law mandates all-electronic tolling by Dec 31, 2027</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kansas Turnpike; distance-based cashless</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">K-TAG (I-PASS/E-ZPass compatible via Central hub)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Interoperable with Illinois I-PASS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://tollguru.com/us-toll Wisconsin]</td>
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I-Pass is the electronic toll collection system for payment of toll on Illinois toll roads and bridges. [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/i-pass-toll-pass 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.
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<li>[https://tollguru.com/us-toll US Toll Guide] - All 37 toll states overview</li>
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<li>[https://tollguru.com/illinois-toll-calculator Illinois Toll Calculator] - Calculate tolls for any Illinois Tollway route</li>
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<li>[https://www.getipass.com I-PASS / Illinois Tollway] - Open account, manage transponder, pay invoices</li>
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<li>[https://agency.illinoistollway.com/toll-rates Illinois Tollway Official Toll Rates] - 2026 rate PDF downloads for passenger and commercial vehicles</li>
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<li>[https://agency.illinoistollway.com Illinois Tollway Agency] - Trip planner, plaza maps, construction updates</li>
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<li>[https://tollguru.com/indiana-toll-road-bridges-turnpikes Indiana Toll Road] - Connecting east from Chicago Skyway to Ohio</li>
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Illinois Tollway & Bridges Complete Guide

System: All-electronic open road tolling — I-PASS / E-ZPass + Pay Online / Pay By Plate; no cash accepted
Coverage: 294 miles across five tollways in 12 Chicagoland counties + Chicago Skyway (private)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: I-PASS / E-ZPass RFID transponders, ANPR license plate cameras, open road tolling gantries
Operators: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway), Chicago Skyway Concession LLC (private, separate system)

Do I Need I-PASS for Illinois? 2026 Update

I-PASS is not legally required — you can pay via license plate billing — but without one you pay exactly double the I-PASS rate. Illinois eliminated all cash toll collection in 2021 and operates 100% electronic open road tolling. There are no toll booths and no cash lanes anywhere on the Illinois Tollway system.

Key Reality: Without I-PASS, you pay "Pay Online" rates — exactly double. For a typical daily Chicago-area commute, this means $20–$40 extra per week in unnecessary costs. Passenger vehicle I-PASS rates have not increased since 2012, making Illinois one of the lowest per-mile toll systems in the nation ($0.07–$0.20/mile).

2026 Update: The Illinois Tollway Board approved a 2026 budget with no passenger vehicle toll increase for the year — passenger rates remain frozen at 2012 levels through at least mid-2026. However, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed a major transit funding bill in late 2025 that authorizes the Tollway Board to raise passenger tolls by $0.45 (to approximately $1.20 at key plazas) and commercial vehicle rates by 30%, effective June 1, 2026. As of early May 2026, the Tollway Board had not yet formally implemented this increase — drivers should confirm current rates at illinoistollway.com before travel. Truck/trailer rates continued their annual increase on January 1, 2026 under the schedule originally approved in 2008.

Illinois Toll Costs: Current Rates (2026)

Passenger Vehicle Rates — Key Plazas (Current as of Early 2026)

Tollway / Plaza I-PASS Rate (Passenger) Pay Online Rate (No I-PASS) Tollway
Touhy Avenue $0.95 $1.90 Tri-State (I-294/I-94)
I-90/O'Hare (to airport) $0.75 $1.50 Jane Addams (I-90)
Belvidere / South Beloit $0.95–$1.50 $1.90–$3.00 Jane Addams (I-90)
Waukegan (Tri-State north) $1.40 $2.80 Tri-State (I-94/I-294)
Elgin (Jane Addams) $0.75 $1.50 Jane Addams (I-90)
Typical ramp plaza $0.40–$0.65 $0.80–$1.30 All tollways

Important — Pending Rate Increase: The Illinois transit funding bill signed in late 2025 authorizes a $0.45 increase for passenger vehicles (bringing the typical $0.75 plaza toll to ~$1.20) and a 30% increase for commercial vehicles, effective June 1, 2026. As of publication, the Tollway Board had not yet formally voted to implement these increases. Drivers should verify current rates at the official Illinois Tollway website before travel. Starting 2029, automatic CPI-based adjustments of up to 4% every two years are also authorized.

Truck / Commercial Vehicle Rates (January 1, 2026)

Commercial vehicle rates increased annually on January 1, 2026 under the schedule approved by the Tollway Board in 2008. Rates vary by axle count and time of day (daytime 6 AM–10 PM vs. overnight 10 PM–6 AM). Key examples:

Vehicle Tier I-PASS Daytime (per mainline plaza) I-PASS Overnight Pay Online Rate
Tier 1 (2-axle commercial) Check official 2026 PDF at illinoistollway.com Reduced overnight rate Higher than I-PASS
Tier 4 (5+ axle trucks) Up to $12.20+ per plaza (South Beloit) Reduced Up to $16.30 (Pay Online)

For full 2026 truck rate tables by plaza, download the official 2026 Truck/Trailer Rate PDF at agency.illinoistollway.com/toll-rates.

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Illinois toll roads, use the TollGuru Illinois toll calculator:

Illinois Tollway System Overview

Tollway Name Route Corridor Length
Tri-State Tollway I-94 / I-294 / I-80 Indiana border south to Wisconsin border north via Chicago suburbs ~80 miles
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway I-90 Chicago/O'Hare northwest to Wisconsin (Rockford) ~77 miles
Reagan Memorial Tollway I-88 Chicago west to Iowa border (DeKalb, Aurora, Moline) ~104 miles
Veterans Memorial Tollway I-355 North-south spine through DuPage and Will counties ~31 miles
Illinois Route 390 IL-390 Elgin–O'Hare connector (new direct I-90 to O'Hare access) ~7 miles
Chicago Skyway I-90 (Chicago, separate private system) Dan Ryan Expressway to Indiana Toll Road 7.8 miles

How to Pay Illinois Tolls

No cash is accepted anywhere on the Illinois Tollway system.

1. I-PASS / E-ZPass (Recommended — 50% savings):

  • I-PASS is Illinois's E-ZPass compatible transponder — works on all 20 E-ZPass network states
  • Any E-ZPass transponder from another state also works in Illinois at I-PASS rates
  • Minimum $40 prepaid balance required to open I-PASS account
  • Open at getipass.com or at I-PASS Customer Service Centers
  • Interoperable via Central US Hub: Illinois I-PASS accepted in Texas (TxTag network), Oklahoma, Kansas
  • Motorcycles pay the same rate as passenger cars

2. Pay Online / Pay By Plate:

  • Cameras photograph your plate; invoice mailed with a $3 fee per toll if paying via invoice
  • Must pay online within 14 days of travel to avoid the $3/toll invoice fee
  • Pay By Plate service can be set up within 14 days of first travel — no account needed but higher rates apply
  • Rental cars: add your rental's plate to your I-PASS account to avoid separate invoices at Pay Online rates
  • Most rental companies charge daily admin fees ($3–15/day) for their own toll program — confirm before departing

Chicago Skyway (separate private system):

  • Operated under a 99-year private concession — separate from the Illinois Tollway Authority
  • Does not offer I-PASS discounts; rates are higher than equivalent Illinois Tollway plazas
  • Different payment rules and billing system than the rest of the Illinois Tollway
  • E-ZPass is accepted; 7-day grace period before administrative fees apply

Recent Changes (2026)

2026 Budget (approved December 2025):

  • No passenger vehicle toll increase for 2026 budget year — rates remain at 2012 levels through mid-2026
  • Annual commercial truck rate increase effective January 1, 2026 (ongoing per 2008 schedule)
  • $1.79 billion total revenue projected; $1.26 billion capital program (largest in agency history)
  • $374 million for systemwide roadway and bridge maintenance
  • Key 2026 capital projects: Route 390 interchange improvements and direct O'Hare airport access; I-94/I-294/I-57 Tri-State interchange

Transit Funding Bill — Authorized Toll Increases (June 1, 2026):

  • Illinois Governor signed legislation in November 2025 authorizing the Tollway Board to raise passenger tolls by $0.45 and commercial rates by 30%, effective June 1, 2026
  • Expected to generate up to $1 billion annually in additional toll revenue
  • Analysts estimate a typical commuter would pay approximately $329 more per year
  • Starting 2029, automatic CPI-based adjustments of up to 4% every two years are authorized
  • As of early May 2026, the Tollway Board had not yet formally voted on implementation — check illinoistollway.com for current status

Frequently Asked Questions

Does E-ZPass from another state work in Illinois?

Yes. Any E-ZPass transponder from any of the 20 E-ZPass member states works in Illinois at the I-PASS rate. You do not need to get a separate Illinois I-PASS if you already have E-ZPass from another state.

What happens if I drive through without paying?

Cameras photograph your plate and you have a 10-day grace period to pay online at the I-PASS rate. After 10 days, an invoice is mailed with a $3 fee per toll. After 14 days, additional fees apply. Unpaid tolls escalate to violations that can block vehicle registration renewal.

Is the Chicago Skyway part of the Illinois Tollway?

No. The Chicago Skyway is a privately operated 7.8-mile bridge/roadway under a 99-year concession lease. It has its own separate rate schedule, billing system, and does not offer I-PASS discounts. It connects the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago to the Indiana Toll Road at the Indiana border.

Illinois vs. Neighboring States (2026)

State System Tag Notes
Illinois 294-mile all-electronic tollway system I-PASS / E-ZPass No cash; lowest per-mile rate in Midwest; rate increase pending June 2026
Indiana 157-mile East–West Toll Road + bridges E-ZPass + cash (transitioning to AET by 2027) New law mandates all-electronic tolling by Dec 31, 2027
Kansas Kansas Turnpike; distance-based cashless K-TAG (I-PASS/E-ZPass compatible via Central hub) Interoperable with Illinois I-PASS
Wisconsin No toll roads N/A Entirely toll-free; shares I-90/I-94 corridor with Illinois

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