The single terminal handles domestic connections to major Midwest cities.
Gateway to Springfield, capital of Illinois, the political hometown of Abraham Lincoln.
How to get to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SPI
Parking near Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Parking is free in all lots (A, B and C), all within a few minutes' walk of the terminal.
How to get to Springfield (IL) from SPI
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Reference car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; for a short stay, those with a license in Latin characters do not require the IDP.
Hotels near Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Airport area
Free shuttle on request, 4 miles and about 10 minutes from the terminals.
Best for: Travelers with a dawn flight or an evening arrival who don't want to rely on a nonexistent night bus.
- Free airport shuttle, on request
- Breakfast included at both hotels in the area
- 6 miles from the historic downtown, a car is always needed
- Residential area, little else nearby in the evening
Recommended hotels
Historic downtown
15 minutes from the airport by car or taxi, no direct bus.
Best for: To visit the Lincoln Home, the Presidential Museum and the state Capitol on foot.
- Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol and Presidential Museum on foot
- Linked by a tunnel to the Bank of Springfield convention center
- No direct public connection to the airport
- Quiet in the evening outside of convention center events
I-55 corridor (south)
10-15 minutes by car from the airport, along Dirksen Parkway and 6th Street.
Best for: For those traveling by car and seeking more affordable hotels near the highway exit, just minutes from downtown.
- Direct access to Interstate 55
- Prices averaging lower than downtown and the airport area
- Area of hotels and businesses only along the highway, nothing on foot in the evening
- A car is needed even for downtown, 10-15 minutes away
Recommended hotels
- Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, IL On Dirksen Parkway near Interstate 72, with breakfast and an evening reception included every day. View availability
- Comfort Inn & Suites Springfield I-55 A heated indoor pool open all year round and a hot breakfast, right at the Interstate 55 exit. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is single and serves exclusively domestic routes.
The recommended margin before boarding for flights is 2–2.5 hours.
Map of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Springfield Airport linked to Abraham Lincoln?
Yes, Springfield was the city where Lincoln lived and practiced law before his presidency, with numerous historic sites dedicated to him.
Q. What is the Go!SMTD app?
SMTD's official app for buying tickets, planning your trip and seeing real-time bus schedules.
Q. Are transfers between SMTD lines free?
Yes, transfers between SMTD lines are free.
Q. Is there an Amtrak station in Springfield?
Yes, downtown, not directly at the airport.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights