Step into History at Lincoln Home

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Illinois State Capitol, exit the building and head south on 2nd Street. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach East Monroe Street. Turn left onto East Monroe Street and walk for two blocks until you reach 7th Street. Turn right onto 7th Street, and you will see Lincoln Home at 426 S 7th St on your left side after about 0.2 miles.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  From the Springfield Amtrak Station, take Route 11 (South 5th Street) bus towards the South 5th Street/Stevenson Drive. Get off at the stop at South 7th Street and East Adams Street (approximately a 10-minute ride). Walk south on 7th Street for about 0.3 miles, and Lincoln Home will be on your right at 426 S 7th St.

• Walking

  If you are at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, exit the museum and head east on East Washington Street. After two blocks, turn right onto 7th Street. Continue south on 7th Street for about 0.4 miles. Lincoln Home will be on your left at 426 S 7th St.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  From the Downtown Springfield area, find a bus stop on 6th Street. Take Route 11 or Route 12 (depending on the schedule) heading south. Get off at the stop at 7th Street and East Capitol Avenue. Walk one block south on 7th Street, and Lincoln Home will be located at 426 S 7th St on your right.