Interstate 88

Interstate 88 is a major highway in northern Illinois extending roughly 140 kilometers from Silvis and Moline near the Iowa border to Hillside. The route connects the Quad Cities area with the Chicago metropolitan region and serves as an important corridor for both passenger and freight traffic.

The highway received its Interstate designation in July 1987, converting from Illinois Route 5. This reclassification allowed speed limit increases to 65 miles per hour on certain sections.

The tollway section was named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan, a native of Illinois, following his death in 2004. This naming reflects the state's connection to this historical figure.

Speed limits vary between 100 and 110 kilometers per hour depending on the section. Drivers should watch for signs since limits change, especially in transition zones and near urban areas.

The road functions as part of the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway system and offers truck drivers an alternative to Interstate 80 for freight movement. This role makes it an important secondary corridor in the regional cargo network.

Location: Illinois

Inception: July 1987

GPS coordinates: 41.79640,-88.31652

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07