With 6 public E85 pumps, Joliet sits in the middle of Illinois's station count distribution. Thorntons is your most reliable source, and I-55, I-80, I-355 puts most stations within a few miles of each other. Illinois exempts E85 from state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, which meaningfully narrows the gap to regular gasoline at the pump.
Finding E85 in Joliet
Joliet sits at the I-55 / I-80 junction and is driven heavily by CenterPoint Intermodal Center freight traffic, making it a natural fill-up stop for flex-fuel light-duty pickups on long routes. The usual Chicagoland mix of Thorntons, Shell, BP, and Marathon serves the metro, and Illinois' E85 sales-tax exemption applies here as everywhere in the state.
Key highway access: I-55, I-80, I-355
E85 Stations in Joliet, Illinois
6 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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Murphy Express
2504 W Jefferson St, Joliet, Illinois, 60435
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Murphy Express
1481 Brook Forest Ave, Joliet, Illinois, 60431
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Route 66 Food N' Fuel
2401 S Chicago St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436
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Thorntons #116
1602 Essington Rd, Joliet, Illinois, 60435
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Thorntons #302
2798 W Jefferson St, Joliet, Illinois, 60435
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Thorntons #340
400 Collins St, Joliet, Illinois, 60432
What E85 Costs in Joliet
The DOE Alternative Fuel Price Report for October 2025 pegs Midwest E85 at $2.49/gal versus $2.86/gal for regular gasoline — about a 13% per-gallon discount. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating true cost per mile. For live pricing, check the station locator above or open your retailer's mobile app.
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E85 in Joliet: FAQ
How many gas stations sell E85 in Joliet?
Joliet, IL has 6 public E85 stations — about 2% of the 288 in Illinois. Thorntons is the brand you will see most often. The full address list and a live map are above.
Where are the E85 pumps in Joliet?
Most Joliet E85 stations sit close to I-55, I-80, I-355. Examples include Thorntons #116 at 1602 Essington Rd, Route 66 Food N' Fuel at 2401 S Chicago St and Thorntons #302 at 2798 W Jefferson St. Tap “Directions” on any station in the list to open it in your maps app.
What if the closest E85 station in Joliet is out of service?
Flex fuel vehicles run normally on regular gasoline, so you are never stranded. For the next-closest E85, check Chicago, Naperville and North Aurora, or use the route planner to find pumps along your drive.
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