Directions/Parking

Directions to the Museum and Library

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Starting April 5, a major construction project in Springfield will affect the route many people take to reach the ALPLM from Interstate 55. The construction will continue through the summer of 2024. Please be aware that if you are heading to downtown Springfield on Clear Lake Avenue, there will be detour to take you around the construction.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are located next to each other in downtown Springfield, Illinois.  Many downtown streets use the one-way street system. Here are some specific directions to help you find us.

  • Museum

    212 N. Sixth St
    Springfield, IL 62701
    217-558-8844


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  • Library

    112 N. Sixth St
    Springfield, IL 62701
    217-524-6358


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Via Automobile

From Springfield's Clear Lake Avenue (I-55 Exit 98B):

  • Proceed West on Clear Lake Avenue. Clear Lake will turn into Jefferson Street (one-way west).
  • The Museum Bus Drop Off is located on the Northside of Jefferson between Sixth and Seventh streets.

From Chicago, take I-55 South to the IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From Champaign, take I-72 West. Proceed to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From St. Louis, take I-55 North to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From Jacksonville, take US-36/I-72 East to I-55 North. Proceed to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From Indianapolis, take I-74 West to I-72 West. Proceed to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From Peoria, take I-74 East to I-155 South to I-55 South. Proceed to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From Des Moines, take I-80 East to I-74 East. Proceed to I-155 South to I-55 South. Proceed to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

From Kankakee, take I-57 South to I-72 West. Proceed to IL-97/West, Clear Lake Avenue, Exit 98B.

Via Train

The AMTRAK station is located at 100 North Third Street, Springfield, Illinois, three blocks from the Presidential Complex. Follow Jefferson Street, walking three blocks to the east.

All bags brought into the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will be searched. Food and drink are not permitted inside the library or museum.

Google Maps (train station to museum)

Via Plane

The Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is located at 1200 Capital Airport Drive, Springfield, Illinois, 4 miles from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Follow Capital Airport Drive to J David Jones Parkway, continue onto North Walnut Street turning onto West Madison Street. The Museum Parking Garage is located on the corner of Sixth and Madison Streets.

The Museum entrance is located one block South of the parking garage at Sixth and Jefferson Streets.

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Parking

Parking Ramp for the museum and library

Welcome to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum! We pride ourselves on offering convenient and secure parking options for our valued guests. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our parking rates, payment options, and parking rules outlined below.

Street Parking: Limited street parking is available around the campus.

Parking Garage: The parking garage for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located on the corner of Sixth and Madison Streets, with entry on Sixth.

Parking Rates: Payments can be made at our exit lanes, pay on foot station, or online (monthly parking only).

  • Garage:
    • 0-4 Hours: $5             
    • 4-12 Hours: $10
    • More than 12 Hours: $15 per day (or portion thereof)       
  • Bus/RV lot:
    • Daily: $10
    • Note: Bus parking reserved and paid in advance through Visit Springfield will not be charged for parking at the lot.

Payment Options:

  • We accept the following major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX.
  • Rental clients may discuss additional payment options with ALPLM Rental Coordinator.
  • Cash is not accepted in the garage. Cash-only patrons may pay at the museum ticket desk between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Parking:

  • Please park only in the designated parking spaces. Unauthorized parking in reserved or accessible parking spaces may result in towing at the owner’s expense.
  • Parking is at your own risk. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is not responsible for any damage, theft, or accidents that occur in the parking lot.
  • Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, illicit drug use, violence, and excessive noise are strictly prohibited within the parking facility.
  • Failure to follow rules may result in consequences that vary depending on severity, such as revocation of parking permit, towing your vehicle, contacting law enforcement, etc.
  • You are responsible for keeping your entry ticket. Full daily rate will be charged for lost tickets.
  • Please do not leave children or pets unattended in parked vehicles.

Monthly Parking:

  • Purchase monthly parking permits at https://alplm-parking.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal.
  • Monthly parking may be purchased in 1-month or 3-month permits.
  • Keep the QR code you get after purchase (on phone or printed) and scan it to enter/exit garage.
  • There is not an auto-pay option, parking must be renewed and paid before the expiration.
  • Cancellation – no refund for partial months; pre-paid future months will be refunded.
  • ALPLM reserves the right to revoke parking permit without refund for failure to follow the rules.

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