Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Illinois for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Illinois trip permit is valid for 72 hours (or 3 calendar days). The Illinois fuel permit is valid for 96 hours.
Illinois trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours (or 3 calendar days) |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 96 hours |
The Illinois one-trip registration permit covers one trip, or one round trip, into and out of Illinois.
Do you need an Illinois trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Illinois when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Illinois, and a temporary fuel permit when it has no IFTA licence. The fuel permit applies when the total weight or the registered weight is over 11,797 kg (26,000 lb), or when the truck or tractor has more than 2 axles; the weight that triggers a trip permit can differ by state. You can order the two permits together or separately.
Getting your permits with Permits Canada
- Send us the online trip & fuel application with your truck, trailer and route.
- A permit agent obtains your Illinois permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Illinois state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Illinois? See Illinois oversize / overweight permits.
Illinois trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Illinois trip permit valid?
An Illinois trip permit is valid for 72 hours (or 3 calendar days).
How long is an Illinois fuel permit valid?
An Illinois temporary fuel permit is valid for 96 hours.
How much does an Illinois trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Illinois state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states