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Visit the Illinois State Capitol

401 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62701. This page is an independent visitor overview, confirm hours, security and parking with the Illinois General Assembly before you go.

Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
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Looking up into the rotunda dome and stained-glass oculus of the Illinois State Capitol
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A grand marble staircase under arches and chandeliers inside the Illinois State Capitol
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The Illinois State Capitol and its dome above a green lawn, Springfield
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Address401 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62701
Hours: BuildingMonday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tours on weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tours
  • Free tours of the Capitol. Groups of 14 or fewer: call 217-782-2099 or email TourGuides@ilsos.gov; groups of 15 or more book through the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Getting in
  • All visitors pass through metal detectors and bags may be searched. Backpacks are discouraged; weapons, including pocketknives, are not allowed.
Parking
  • Free public parking in the Capitol Complex Visitors Center lot on Edwards Street; other Capitol Complex lots need a permit.
Visitor phone217-782-2099
Legislators' officesFind any member's Capitol room and phone in the legislator directory, or look up who represents you.

Visitor details are copied from the official visitor pages (Illinois Secretary of State: Capitol tours); confirm before you go.