IL 7 highlighted in red | ||||
Route information | ||||
Maintained by IDOT | ||||
Length | 28.06 mi[1] (45.16 km) | |||
Existed | November 5, 1918[2]–present | |||
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Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Illinois | |||
Counties | Will, Cook | |||
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Illinois Route 7 (IL 7, Illinois 7) is a northeast–southwest state route in northeastern Illinois. Currently, IL 7 runs from U.S. Route 6 (US 6) at Rockdale north through Joliet, and Crest Hill into Lockport, and then east to Orland Park before terminating at IL 43 in Worth. IL 7 runs for about 28.06 miles (45.16 km).[1]