Interstate 57
Chicago, IL to Mounds, IL
I-57 runs approximately 358 miles from the I-94 interchange in Chicago south through Kankakee, Champaign-Urbana, Effingham, and Mount Vernon to its junction with I-55 near Mounds, Illinois. It serves as Chicago's southern freight outlet toward the Gulf Coast and Southeast, providing an alternative to I-55. Effingham, at the I-57 and I-70 crossroads, is a significant overnight stop and fuel hub for long-haul truckers. The route is predominantly flat Illinois farmland with manageable conditions year-round.
Length
358 miles
358 miles
Risk Rating
LOW
LOW
Risk Factors
Illinois winter weather
Chicago south-side urban congestion
Spring flooding (low-lying sections)
Connected Hubs
Regions
United States
Midwest