About Springfield

Springfield is located in the heart of America’s heartland. Set your coordinates for the center of Illinois at the junction of I-55 north-south and I-72 east-west. Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport offers multiple arrivals and departures daily connecting to major airports. Your reunion members can easily drive, fly or hop aboard AMTRAK or buses to access Springfield from nearly anywhere in North America.

 

Abraham Lincoln
Capital Airport
       1200 Capital Airport Drive
(217) 788-1060
www.flyspi.com
     
AMTRAK   Washington and 3rd Streets
(800) USA-RAIL
(217) 753-2013
     
Greyhound
Bus Lines
  2351 S. Dirksen Parkway
(217) 544-8466
(800) 231-2222

 

Population
Springfield has big city charm with small town character. We are big enough to have all the services you will need, plus we have preserved enough small town character that is sure to make your attendees feel right at home.

 

City of Springfield   111,454
     
Metro area  

201,453

 
Climate
A distinct change of seasons, a pleasant change of pace. Located midway between the Continental Divide and the Atlantic Ocean, the Springfield area offers what is known as a “continental climate.” That means cold, rather dry winters, and warm, humid summers. But if there’s one thing that remains a constant, it is that our conditions are constantly changing. As they say here in the Midwest, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes.” The best plan is to check the current forecast on our website, or ask the SCVB for advice on what to expect and what kind of dress is recommended for the specific time period of your event.