FEASIBILITY STUDY.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (Department) is leading the High-Speed Rail Study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a statewide high-speed railway network for Illinois.

 

This study was developed in response to the establishment of the High-Speed Rail Commission (Commission). On August 6, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the High-Speed Railway Commission Act (20 ILCS 4102) into law. This legislation established a 21-member commission responsible for developing a statewide plan for a high-speed rail line and feeder network. The study, in accordance with the Commission, will propose a plan for a network linking St. Louis, MO, and Chicago, IL, integrating existing Amtrak and Metra services, and linking Rockford, Moline, Peoria, and Decatur. Additionally, intercity bus services will be coordinated with the rail line.