Travel & Lodging
Getting to Springfield
Amtrak
Amtrak has trains operating between Chicago and St. Louis with a stop in Springfield. Check the Amtrak website for details and a hassle-free way to get right to the heart of downtown Springfield.
Driving
Springfield sits at the juncture of I-55 and I-72. No matter where you’re coming from in the state, your drive will be four hours or less (unless traffic deals you a bad hand). Google Maps can help you plan your drive.
Lodging
The State House Inn
The State House Inn is within walking distance to all Pre-Conference, Conference, and Capital Day events. We have a block of rooms reserved for One State guests. This is the recommended hotel for anyone participating in Capital Day!
The flat rate for hotel rooms at the State House Inn is $122/night.
To reserve your room, call the front desk at (217) 528-5100 and mention that you are with Arts Alliance / One State. You’re also welcome to email cnichelson@thestatehouseinn.com with the subject line “One State/Arts Alliance,” the number of rooms you’d like booked, the dates requested, and (optional) number of guests.
The Wyndham
The Wyndham is within walking distance to all Pre-Conference, Conference, and Capital Day events. We have a block of rooms secured for One State guests.
Rooms at the Wyndham will be held until April 9, 2023. The flat rate for hotel rooms is $109/night.
Click here to reserve your room in the One State Wyndham hotel block.
Other stays
There are additional hotels located throughout Springfield such the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, the Carpenter Street Hotel, and the Mansion View Inn & Suites.
There are also over 100 Airbnbs in and around Springfield. View available options here.
If you decide to book your stay at any of these options, please note that you will be responsible for your own transport to and from One State events.