In August, lawmakers formed the Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission to set up a task force for facilitating the 284-mile project, which includes ridership and other studies.

In a May update, the Illinois High-Speed Rail Commission said it was on track to publish the report by 2026—which includes a survey of over 6,000 residents in the state.

MOLINE, Ill. — For the first time, we're getting to see what a high-speed train service could look like in Illinois, thanks to a study from the state Department of Transportation.

(The Center Square) – Illinois is studying high-speed rail to link cities like Chicago and St. Louis as the federal government reviews California's delayed and over-budget rail project.

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL)-- Illinois transportation officials are looking towards the future for modes of transportation. One of those possibilities is a high-speed railway. The High-Speed Railway ...

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The Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission is conducting a high-speed rail study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a network linking St. Louis and Chicago.

In a May update, the Illinois High-Speed Rail Commission said it was on track to publish the report by 2026—which includes a survey of over 6,000 residents in the state.

An overview of Illinois’ high-speed rail feasibility study’s progress was provided to the Illinois High Speed Rail commission at its meeting on May 19, 2025. Show comments. Advertisement.