One of 53 rest areas maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDoT), the Limestone…read moreRest Area is about 3 miles south of Pontiac on I-55. Unlike some rest stops that are shared, there are two distinct areas for this rest stop. We stopped on our way South, the stop located North of where Rooks Creek crosses the Interstate. This area provides some nice topographical variety. There is a decent size playground for the kids, a bridge crossing the creek to a dead-end lookout. The inside includes a couple of vending areas, and large clean bathrooms. Since I-55 is one of the major thoroughfares of the state of Illinois, there are large rest stops every 50 - 100 miles in both directions. Per the IDoT website, this is to promote driver safety. It also encourages frequent rest stops for those passengers who need it.

Very clean rest stop along I74. Great stop for families with…read moresmall children as there is a small park with plenty of equipment to entertain them. The facilities are very clean and well maintained.

Historical yet modern. I probably will not be writing many reviews for rest stops they are pretty…read moremuch all alike in general because it's just a pit stop to refresh the body with a rest room pitstop, a few vending machines, state run super clean. This one sticks out as different and very memorable it a good place to take your mind off the road and a diversion for the mind.. I plan on coming back to this one soon. Perhaps in 5 months. 20/2025 Food 3 average vending machine cuisine Service top notch Ambiance. 4 Above average very clean uniquely different and plenty of artifacts and antiques to engage the brain. Location 5 nice layout on a hill slightly challenging the legs to do a little workout great for legs who have been sitting for a few hours. Value. 4 Average prices for free or average costs at vending machines

Easy on and off the highway. This rest area is one of the cleanest I have ever been to and it has a…read morenice picnic area.

This a pretty nice rest area with plenty of truck parking and car parking as well. The restrooms…read moreare very clean and well maintained plus there is vending machines as well.

This is one of the worst rest areas! First, we were shocked…read moreas we parked, looking at how bad the groundskeeping was. The flowers by the front door were almost dead, the trees needed to be trimmed, and there were weeds in the sidewalks everywhere. . Then we walked into the building and it just stunk with a smell of urine! The bathrooms were absolutely nasty!

On the way back east I decide to stop at farmland rest area on the east side of interstate 74, it…read morewas just as nice as the west side except it seem smaller and needed the grass mowed but it was nice .

Quite a few picnic pavilions (9) at this rest area, lots of trees for a pleasant stop…read more The roadways and parking lots are showing some age, but if you just want a nice place to take a break from the road, stop here!!

Very small facility with clean restrooms and vending machines but very limited truck parking. This…read morerest area has plenty of picnic tables with shade roofs over each table plus walking area for the dogs.

This rest area was ... interesting. Rather than a large building with bathrooms and vending…read moremachines, this stop had quonset hut-type buildings where you access single bathrooms via doors to the outside. I read online that this is a newer rest stop designed specifically for truckers, with several truck-long parking spaces. So with that in mind, I'm understanding this a bit more. The bathrooms were clean, which is important no matter the type of stop. We'll just remember this when we roll through the next time.

Yes, clean, private restrooms and walking area. Vending machine options. Grassy shaded area for…read moredogs and picnics.

Stopped here as part of my long journey to Florida. It's your normal rest stop. It's a quiet place,…read morenot too many people here. Average bathrooms, decent items at vending machines for the price they're selling it at. It's got plenty of outdoor stuff to do and even a play area for children.

Easy on and off the highway. Clean and modern with a nice picnic area.this is one of our go-to…read morestops on I55.

As an employee of the rest area I know we work hard and aim high at making this place a clean and…read moresafe environment as well as accommodating your traveling needs with snack and drink machines. Please keep in mind that we aren't scheduled to work through the overnight hours so if anyone messes up the bathrooms or litters we are quick to clean it up as soon as we get to work. I love my job and hope everyone continues to stop in while traveling through.

Just okay. The floor needed a hose down and the parking lot had some litter. It's not the worst…read morerest area I've been to (yes, you California) and it's not the best, but it was perfectly adequate to get the job done as I'm driving north today. [Review 20595 overall - 129 in Indiana - 1576 of 2023.]

Desperate times call for desperate measures. I've had my share of road trips and usually the rest…read morestops are a pretty safe bet for a quick potty break. IF you can avoid this place I recommend you do.

I stayed here once so far. My review my fluctuate depending on future experiences. During this stay…read moreI had to drive back and forth from Danville. Danvilles hotels unfortunately have a reputation of having roaches or bed bugs-thats a no from me. I'd rather drive. I chose this hotel based on reviews. As someone familiar with military dorms , this place brought back some nostalgia. Pros- breakfast offered fresh fruit,cereal (with oatmilk optional!), bagels, eggs, potato,bacon and fresh coffee and juice. The bread tasted fresh not stale. And the coffee was rich (they use Starbucks ground coffee). The place is aged and the surrounding buildings are still abandoned after the Air Force base closed, but the hotel itself is clean and bug free , though there were giant mosquitoes outside. The room itself has a dorm feel even with a walk in closet and kitchenette (no hot plate or stove). There are definitely areas that the room could use replacement,like the shower floor or aged tiles on the bathroom floor. But there was no mold present in the bathroom including the shower curtain and the pressure of the water was fantastic. I checked the room for bugs and stains or hair that wasn't mine. I was pleased not finding any. I even checked the coffee pot where bugs usually hang out or the microwave, non present either. The only place was the shower stopper that had hair in it that wasn't mine that looked like it wasn't mine and was missed by housekeeping. I'll give them a pass for that. Also they don't come by and clean the rooms between days you stay there but they're nice enough to help you out with towels or what not if you need it. Also I drove around the neighborhood trying to see the sketchy vibe someone mentioned. As someone that grew up in the hood in LA, I didn't get that same hood vibe. It's definitely poverty stricken but people keep to themselves anyway. I'm visiting Danville again in December and already rebooked my stay.

Well worth the money if you're stopping by for a night's rest on the way to somewhere else, or if…read moreyou want to save money visiting the University of Illinois. Much cheaper than the hotels closer to campus, but not far from campus by car. It's out in the middle of nowhere, this used to be a military base of some sort and it feels like an abandoned military base. It's in that third stage of life for a motel, taken over by a South Asian immigrant family, it's run down and old, but clean and friendly. The Wifi wasn't working, and I had a lot of work to do, so that was a big negative. They were overwhelmed with travelers on their way to the Path of Totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, it was a long wait to check in and a long walk from the far end of the packed parking lot. My desk chair was missing a wheel. The only food around is Domino's delivery, which is America's saddest meal. I've stayed in worse.