I have a similar problem. In route to Nebraska I can detour around Illinois and add considerable time to my trip or I can go through the very tip of Illinois and save considerable time and distance. If I take the Illinois route I’m only in the state for one mile or less and I go through a very remote area between Kentucky and Missouri. Actually I’m pretty certain I’m only in Illinois for a half mile or so. I’ve never seen any police in that area and rarely see another vehicle. I don’t like doing this but I just drive on through.