- Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
-
![]()
Things to Do
-
![]()
Places to Go
-
![]()
Places to Stay
-
![]()
Explore Our Past
-
![]()
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
- Eco-Friendly Hotels and Green Getaways in Illinois
- College Football in Illinois
- Journey Along the Lincoln Highway
- Illinois Shopping
- Route 66
- IL ♥ LGBTQ
- Golf Illinois
- Chicago Neighborhoods
- Family Fun in Illinois
- Everybody Outside!
- Bike Illinois
- Outdoor Adventures in Illinois
- Chicago to Alton
- Chicago to Carbondale
- Illinois Scenic Byways
- Chicago to Quincy
- Fall Road Trips in Illinois
- Fall Colors on the Great River Road
-
![]()
Events
Events
Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sports and more.
-
![]()
Road Trip
Stories & Highlights
-
![]()
Seasonal Adventures
-
![]()
Maps & Visitor Guides
-
![]()
Getting Here & Getting Around
Getting Here & Getting Around
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
-
![]()
My Favorites
-
![]()
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
-
Things to Do
Places to Go
Places to Stay
Explore Our Past
Trip Ideas
Events
Road Trip
Seasonal Adventures
Maps & Visitor Guides
Getting Here & Getting Around
My FavoritesInformation
Restored 1852 train depot, from which President-Elect Abraham Lincoln departed for Washington D.C. on February 11, 1861. Lincoln gave one of his most memorable speeches from the back of a train at this location.
When Lincoln left his hometown as president-elect, he paid an unforgettable tribute to his friends and neighbors known today as the Farewell Address. Lincoln gave these remarks as he boarded a special inaugural train at the Great Western Railroad station, now a private office with some public exhibit space. The old brick depot, often overlooked by visitors, is worth investigating. Located just two blocks from the Lincoln home, it was well used by Lincoln and his family, as it offered convenient passenger service.
Contact Details
-
Address:
930 E. Monroe St.
Springfield IL 62701 - Phone: (217) 544-8695
- Website: Visit Website
What's Happening Near Springfield
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Return of the Vanity Tour at UIS Performing Arts Center
"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his Return of the Vanity Tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center
Read MoreDylan Scott at Boondocks
Country music star Dylan Scott performs at Boondocks on February 11th.
Read MoreJerry Seinfeld at UIS Performing Arts Center
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, IL t...
Read MorePecos & The Rooftops at Boondocks
Country music stars Pecos & The Rooftops come to Boondocks on February 24th.
Read MoreTammi Savoy at The Hoogland Center for The Arts
The Hoogland Center for the Arts is pleased to present international retro/vintage vocalist Tammi Sa...
Read MoreMillion Dollar Time Machine at UIS Performing Arts Center
A musical act from the future, performing with million dollar acts from the past and bringing it all...
Read MoreSt. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
Springfield goes green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hundreds of entries and millions of ...
Read MoreJeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled at the BOS Center
Comedian and Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham performs at the Bank of Springfield Center on Friday March 17...
Read More
Discover top travel stories and even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois with our free magazine.
Get Your Copy Now!
