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LimestoneLimestone, Illinois
Skip Limestone as a destination: it is a residential village with no tourist sights. Use it only as a cheap bed stop if you are driving I-57 and need to sleep near Kankakee.
Limestone is a small village (pop. ~1,600) in Kankakee County, Illinois. It has no museums, parks or notable attractions. Travellers pass through on Illinois 17 or 113, but the nearby towns of Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Bradley have all the restaurants, shops and hotels. Limestone itself offers nothing for a visitor.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airports
- MDW · ORD
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Limestone911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Limestone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLimestone is a quiet, low-crime village.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMDW Chicago Midway International (About 90 km (56 mi) north; drive via I-57, about 1 h 15 min).MDW Chicago Midway International (About 56 mi (90 km) north; drive via I-57, about 1 h 15 min).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main course$12–25
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$4–6
- Budget bedBasic motel room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedBasic motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedBasic motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MDW Chicago Midway International (About 90 km (56 mi) north; drive via I-57, about 1 h 15 min) · ORD Chicago O'Hare International (About 120 km (75 mi) north; drive via I-57 and I-294, about 1 h 30 min)MDW Chicago Midway International (About 56 mi (90 km) north; drive via I-57, about 1 h 15 min) · ORD Chicago O'Hare International (About 75 mi (120 km) north; drive via I-57 and I-294, about 1 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Limestone: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. No public transport within Limestone. Taxis or ride-share from Kankakee or Bradley are available but scarce.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min
Drive south on Illinois 17, about 10 min
County seat with the Kankakee River, Perry Farm Park and dining.
Door to door: 8 min
Drive south on Illinois 17, about 8 min
Olivet Nazarene University campus and the Riverstone shopping area.
Bradley
goDoor to door: 10 min
Drive south on Illinois 17, about 10 min
Retail hub with big-box stores, chain restaurants and a cinema.
Momence
goDoor to door: 15 min
Drive east on Illinois 17, about 15 min
Small river town with antique shops and the Kankakee River State Park nearby.
Door to door: 15 min
Drive north on I-57, about 15 min
Manteno State Hospital grounds and the Veterans Memorial.
Aroma Park
goDoor to door: 12 min
Drive south on Illinois 17 then west, about 12 min
Small village on the Kankakee River with a park and boat launch.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Limestone village
A handful of motels on the highway; basic and quiet.
Bradley / Bourbonnais
5–10 min drive south; more chain hotels, restaurants and services.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel room (Bradley/Bourbonnais)1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas, round trip from Chicago (about 180 km total)1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| Meal at a sit-down restaurant in Bradley2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$39 |
| Trip total≈ US$212 per person per day, bed included | US$424 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Fast-food combo meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down dinner, main course | $12–25 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon, regular) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No grocery store, pharmacy or restaurant in Limestone itself: stock up in Kankakee or Bradley.
- Winter driving on I-57 and local roads can be hazardous with snow and ice.
- Gas stations are limited; fill up in Bradley or Kankakee.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Nearest consulates: Chicago (many countries). Check /united-states/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chicago Midway → Limestone (drive, one way): about 90 km (56 mi), 1 h 15 min, tolls about $5 (check)about 56 mi (90 km), 1 h 15 min, tolls about $5 (check)
- Taxi from Kankakee to Limestone: $15–25 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Limestone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Momence, Manteno, Aroma Park with verified hours and menus.
- I-57 exit services page with gas, food and lodging by exit number.
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