Interstate 55 provides north-south access to Springfield:
Visitors heading south on I-55 should use exit 98B at Clear Lake Avenue.
Proceed west toward downtown and turn left on Seventh St. The Visitor Center is
located five blocks south on the left side of Seventh Street. The visitor
parking lot is past the Visitor Center on the left. Visitors traveling north on
I-55 should use exit 92A at Sixth Street, which is Business I-55, and proceed
about four miles north to downtown. Turn right on Capitol Avenue and right again
on Seventh Street. The Visitor Center is located on the left side of Seventh
Street.
Interstate 72 provides east-west access to Springfield:
Visitors traveling west will exit onto Clear Lake Avenue, proceed west toward
downtown and turn left on Seventh Street. The Visitor Center is located five
blocks on the left side of Seventh Street. Visitors traveling east should use
exit 97B at Sixth Street (Business I-55) and proceed north toward downtown. Turn
right on Capitol Avenue and right on Seventh Street. The Visitor Center is
located on the left side of Seventh Street.
Springfield is serviced by several airlines, Greyhound
Bus Lines, and Amtrak. Taxis are available at the airport and train station. The
Amtrak train station is located seven blocks from the Site and the Greyhound bus
station is located on the east side of the city and is not within walking
distance to the Site. Springfield is located 200 miles southwest of Chicago,
Illinois and 100 miles northwest of St. Louis, Missouri.
Public bus transportation is available Monday through Saturday. A trolley
service to eight historic sites and attractions is provided on a seasonal basis
for a fee. Trolley tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center Museum Shop.
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