Best stops on I-72 in Illinois

All 42 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 103A — Saint Louis;Jacksonville

Milepost 103 · 29 places to eat · 8 gas stations · 11 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Illinois State Fairgrounds, Elijah Iles House

2. Exit 182B — Chicago

Milepost 182 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 1 hotels · ♥ Krannert Art Museum, Spurlock Museum

3. Exit 92A — Springfield

Milepost 92 · 22 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 11 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Henson Robinson Zoo

4. Exit 164 — Bridge Street

Milepost 164 · 22 places to eat · 5 gas stations · 3 hotels · ♥ Robert Allerton Estate, Robert Allerton Park

5. Exit 1 — Hull

Milepost 1 · 21 places to eat · 7 gas stations · 11 hotels · ♥ Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

6. Exit 93 — Springfield;Chatham

Milepost 93 · 29 places to eat · 5 gas stations · 11 hotels · open 24 hours

7. Exit 64 — Alton;Jacksonville

Milepost 64 · 5 places to eat · 6 gas stations · 7 hotels · 24/7 travel center

8. Exit 91 — Springfield;Loami

Milepost 91 · 28 places to eat · 1 gas stations · 5 hotels · open 24 hours

9. Exit 96 — Springfield

Milepost 96 · 23 places to eat · 4 gas stations · 12 hotels

10. Exit 97B — Springfield

Milepost 97 · 28 places to eat · 4 gas stations · 12 hotels

← Every I-72 exit in Illinois