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Fuel Station and Rest Area
DeKalb
"west towards Iowa City"(2 Tips)
"head to the Travel Mart for snacks"(2 Tips)
"Sleep here rather than on the road."(3 Tips)
"What kinda place has no coat hooks in the restrooms?"(3 Tips)
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Erik RowleyOctober 14, 2014Convenient place to stop and pee (especially for Hawkeyes driving back from Iowa City). I swear that cup of coffee is only a mirage, it looks that way from the back of this long Starbucks line!Upvoted Sep 29
Usually gas is cheaper here or about the same price as in town. Use gas buddy to double check if its worth getting off for. And this place is still better than the Nebraska oasis
EmilyJanuary 7, 2015The staff at the McDonald's was incredibly sympathetic and helpful when they heard of my travel woes :)- Great place to stop at if you're heading out west towards Iowa City, or heading east towards naperville on a long road trip.
KooterJune 16, 2013It's an oasis, guys. It's not suppose to be luxurious. All the fast food restaurants are the same as any other fast food restaurants. It's a good place to rest after hours of driving.- Jake SmithFebruary 2, 2013If you're not in the mood for a full meal, head to the Travel Mart for snacks at a reasonable price.
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If you're headed east on Interstate 88, this is THE spot to stop prior to arriving in Chicago. This Oasis really does have it all!
Mike JonesMay 28, 2018This was a nice Oasis, it like everything in IL, it has gone down hill and is not taken care of. It is well below average anymore.
Shayne ScottMay 8, 2012if you buy something in the gas station make sure that you pay attention to the price on the shelf and what you are charged at the register. if you are overcharged repost this message.- K CJune 9, 2012Speed trap behind bridge after this! Just got a 100$ ticket! Watch out! It's 400$ almost too near work area
Cole GasselOctober 22, 2010Warning: this is not really an oasis. It's on the side of the road. Panda Express is delish though. Call me for additional info at: 847-650-0482
Don't believe the hype about air dryers - getting the electricity to power them = as bad as disposal costs.The REAL reason they don't have them is so they don't have to PAY to empty the trash! FTP!
Fair warning: we saw one gentleman refilling all the gumball machines with no gloves on.
Pritesh PatelMay 20, 2011Hope you're not trying to change your direction of travel, traffic is segregated for some reason. Also, gas & food is cheaper if you go into DeKalb.
jim PolousJune 28, 2013Typical fast food.. the tables are sticky.. like that washed them with sugar.
Nicole MuellerAugust 12, 2012The infant changing table is right next to the row of hand dryers. Poor planning, in my opinion.
FOOD-FUEL-SERVICES: McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway, Panda Express, Travel Mart, Mobile (On The Run)
Laura BeekmannFebruary 20, 2012Found two hairs in my Panda Express, one in my water, giblets in my chicken and Starbucks had no bananas for a smoothy.
Matt DoscherMarch 22, 2010These Midwestern Rest Stops are amazing... Nothing like the ones in NY.. Too Bad Auntie Anne's was closed when I got here...
Ben HarrellNovember 5, 2011Panda express was terrible. Food was incredibly dry. And the employees were rude. Also, chinese food should not be served by teenage white girls.
- World's thinnest toilet paper; and those stupid blowdryers - no paper towels! This place sucks.
- Somebody left period blood on the seat. So gross. Own up who did it?!
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