Discover the Historical Charm of Abraham Lincoln's First Illinois Home

Getting There

• Car

  From Lincoln Home National Historic Site, head east on E. Adams St toward S. 5th St. Continue for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with S. 3rd St. Turn left onto S. 3rd St and continue for approximately 1 mile. Merge onto I-55 S via the ramp to St. Louis. Continue on I-55 S for about 40 miles. Take exit 144A for US-36 W toward Decatur. Continue on US-36 W for about 8 miles. Take the exit onto IL-48 S toward Decatur. After about 5 miles, take the exit toward Decatur and continue straight to merge onto N. 22nd St. Continue on N. 22nd St for about 2 miles, and then turn left onto E. Main St. After about 1 mile, you will arrive at Abraham Lincoln's First Illinois Home, located in Decatur, IL 62522.

• Public Transportation

  From Lincoln Home National Historic Site, walk to the nearest bus stop, located at 6th & Adams. Take the Sangamon Mass Transit District bus route 2 towards the Transfer Center. Ride the bus for about 15 minutes until you reach the Transfer Center. From the Transfer Center, transfer to the Greyhound bus line headed towards Decatur. The bus ride to Decatur will take approximately 1 hour. Once in Decatur, you can either walk or take a local taxi or rideshare service to reach Abraham Lincoln's First Illinois Home, located at Decatur, IL 62522.