Illinois State Capitol

Illinois State Capitol

The Illinois capitol is the tallest non-skyscraper capitol, even exceeding the height of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. The building itself is shaped like a Latin cross aligned to the major points of the compass.

The current building is the sixth capitol to serve the state since its entry into the United States in 1818.

The capitol dome is plated in zinc to provide a silver facade which does not weather. The interior of the dome features a plaster frieze painted to resemble bronze, which illustrates points in Illinois history, and stained glass windows.

Location

501 South 2nd Street
Springfield, Sangamon County
Illinois, USA

Getting There

The Illinois State Capitol is located in Springfield, Illinois. If you're traveling by car, you can take I-55 and exit at 98A, following the signs for the Capitol Complex. There are several parking lots around the Capitol Complex, but they may fill up quickly during busy times.

If you're coming by public transportation, the Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) operates bus routes throughout the city, with several routes stopping near the Capitol Complex. You can find more information about SMTD routes and schedules on their website.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Illinois that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.