Illinois Department of TransportationIn order to enhance traveler safety and comfort, IDOT maintains a system of 30 rest areas and 11 welcome centers on highways throughout the state, which serve more than 36 million visitors annually. IDOT wants to make sure these service centers are kept clean, safe, and updated with travel-related amenities to enhance the travel experience for Illinois residents and visitors. Illinois' rest areas and welcome centers are open 24 hours a day and feature restroom facilities, picnic areas, lighted walkways, maps, security cameras, parking for recreational vehicles, and commercial trucks, among other services.ArcGIS FeatureLayerhttps://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/15920aaafc344569a8d325c0fd36b483_0engIllinois DOT Open Data PortalPublicIllinois Rest Areas [Illinois]Web servicesIllinoisLast Modified: 2026-01-08