Road Information

Interstate 290 in Illinois    
Total Mileage in State: 30 miles
Eastern End: At Congress Parkway, in Chicago
Western End: At I-90/IL 53, in Rolling Meadows
Mileage covered in Photos: 30 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Cook, DuPage, Cook
Major Junctions in Photos: I-90/I-94, in Chicago
US 12/US 20/US 45, in Hillside
I-88, in Hillside
I-294, in Hillside
I-355, in Itasca
I-90, in Rolling Meadows
Control Cities in Photos: Chicago, Oak Park, Hillside, Elmhurst, Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows

Westbound

   

Interstate 290 West begins in the Chicago Loop on W Congress Parkway. Seen here is an advance mileage sign for the interchange for Interstate 90/Interstate 94 (Dan Ryan Expressway).  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

One final traffic signal is seen here on W Congres Parkway before Interstate 290 West takes over ahead, after passing under the Old Chicago Main Post Office.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Just before Interstate 290 West begins, W Congress Parkway prepares to pass underneath the Old Chicago Main Post Office as we see here.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Immediately after passing under the Old Chicago Main Post Office, the junction of Interstate 90 / Interstate 94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) comes into view.  Stay in the left lanes to remain on Interstate 290 West.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at the junction of Interstate 90 / Interstate 94 - Indiana / Wisconsin  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

A closer view of the ramp split for Interstate 90 / Interstate 94 East - Indiana (to the left) and Interstate 90 / Interstate 94 West - Wisconsin (to the right), amongst all the current construction.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West approaching Exit 28B - 1/2 mile.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 28B: Ashland Ave / Paulina St  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 28A to United Center.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Also take Exit 28A to Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Malcolm X College.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 28A: Damen Ave. Many of the exits off I-290 in Chicago's downtown area are less than a block apart, so they come in very quick succession.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

The speed limit on Interstate 290 West starts out at 55 mph in downtown Chicago.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 27C: Oakley Blvd / Western Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 27B: California Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West approaching Exit 26B - 1/2 mile.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 27.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 26B: Homan Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 26A to Garfield Park Conservatory.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 26A: Independence Blvd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West assurance shield just beyond Exit 26A.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 25: Kostner Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 24A to Hawthorne Race Course.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 24A: Laramie Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 23B: Central Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 23A: Austin Blvd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Another Interstate 290 West assurance shield.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 21B to Concordia and Dominican Colleges.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 22.5.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 21B: IL 43 - Harlem Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 21.5.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 20 to Brookfield Zoo.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Also take Exit 20 to Loyola University Medical Center and Hines VA Hospital.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

View on Interstate 290 West, crossing under Des Plaines Ave.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Standalone Interstate 290 West assurance shield.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West as it crosses the Des Plaines River at mile marker 20.5.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 20: IL 171 - 1st Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 20.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 19B: 9th Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 19B: 17th Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 18B: 25th Ave North  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 18A: 25th Ave South  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 17 to Casa Italia Italian Cultural Center.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 17: US 12 / US 20 / US 45 - Mannheim Rd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West approaching Exit 15A. Stay in the two leftmost lanes for Interstate 88 West / Interstate 294 South.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 16: Wolf Rd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West approaching Exit 15A - 1/4 mile.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 16.5.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 15A: Interstate 88 West - Aurora / Interstate 294 South - indiana  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West approaching Exit 15B - 1/4 mile.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 15B: Interstate 294 North - Milwaukee  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West assurance shield at Exit 15B, as I-290 curves to the northwest to head for Interstate 355.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

At mile marker 15, this sign warns that trucks are prohibited westbound on St. Charles Rd.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 14B: St Charles Rd East  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 14A: St Charles Rd West  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 13A to IL 64 East (North Ave).  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

You can also use Exit 13A to cut across to Interstate 294 North toward Milwaukee.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Thru trucks on IL 64 West should use Exit 12.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 13A: US 20 East - Lake St  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 13B: IL 64 West - North Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Again, take Exit 12 for the IL 64 West Truck Route.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 12: US 20 West - Lake St / York Rd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West assurance shield just beyond Exit 12.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

The speed limit remains 55 mph on Interstate 290 West for a little bit longer.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 10A to Odeum Sports and Expo Center.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 10B: IL 83 North  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 10A: IL 83 South  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 10.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 9.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West approaching Exit 7 - 1/2 mile.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 7: Interstate 355 South - Joliet / US 20 - Lake St  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at mile marker 7, as it passes under the ramp to Interstate 355 South and curves due north to head for Interstate 90.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Take Exit 5 to Hamilton Lakes Dr and Park Blvd.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 5: IL 390 West - Thorndale Ave  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

At mile marker 4.5, the speed limit finally increases to 60 mph.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 4: IL 53 South - Biesterfield Rd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at Exit 1B: IL 72 - Higgins Rd / Woodfield Rd; IL 58 - Golf Rd  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Once Interstate 290 West ends ahead at Interstate 90, IL 53 North will take over. The first exit on IL 53 North will be Kirchoff Rd.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Stay in the three rightmost lanes to get to the ramps for Interstate 90 and IL 62 (Algonquin Rd).  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West as its six lanes split into two pairs of three lanes. Again, you must be in the three rightmost lanes to access Interstate 90 and IL 62.  All lanes go thru to IL 53 North eventually.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at the ramp for Interstate 90 East - Chicago  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

In between the ramps for Interstate 90 East and Interstate 90 West, this Interstate 290 End Shield is posted as I-290 ends just ahead and IL 53 North takes over.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Interstate 290 West at the ramp for Interstate 90 West - Rockford. This point marks the western terminus of Interstate 290.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).

Just north of the ramp for Interstate 90 West, this IL 53 North assurance shield marks the official end of Interstate 290 and the continuation of IL 53 North by itself.  (Photo taken 5/21/16).