Getting Here
Wondering about getting to Litchfield? Fly into a nearby airport, take the Amtrak, or travel the beloved Mother Road right into town. Whatever you’re feeling – it works for us.
Flights are available into St. Louis, Missouri or Springfield, Illinois. Amtrak travelers can stop in nearby Carlinville, Illinois, Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. Taxis are available from all major airports or Amtrak stations.
Information on Nearby Amtrak Stations
The Carlinville Amtrak platform is a recently renovated, unstaffed station. It is fully accessible and has restroom facilities. Both Litchfield cab company, Orange is the New Ride, serves this location. It is recommended that you have a scheduled pick up arranged before arrival. Keep reading for more information on taxis.
The Springfield, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri Amtrak stations are both fully staffed.
Arranging a Taxi
To arrange a taxi ride from either airport or the Carlinville Amtrak station, call Orange is the New Ride at 217-324-4444. Flat rates are set for most nearby destinations. Feel free to call to learn more about their rates.
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Nearby Airports
St. Louis Lambert Airport is the closest international airport at only 60 miles from the City of Litchfield. Other airports include: Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis, as well as Midway and O’Hare in Chicago. Litchfield Municipal Airport is also available for landing by privately flown planes.
The Best of Both Worlds
Litchfield’s has the best location in Illinois (or, at least we think so). As it is less than an hour’s drive from the state capital of Springfield, Illinois and an hour’s drive from the base of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, you have the opportunity to check out multiple vacation destinations while you are visiting Litchfield, Illinois!
Springfield, Illinois
The state capital of Springfield is home to Illinois politics and hometown of Abe Lincoln himself. As it is only 40 miles north, and with more Abraham Lincoln sites than anywhere in the world, Springfield is a perfect daytrip from Litchfield. Read More>
St. Louis, Missouri
Regarded as the “Gateway to the West,” St. Louis is a short 60 mile drive south from Litchfield, offering big-city appeal, but not too big. Visit the iconic St. Louis Arch, catch a show at the Fox, visit one of America’s best zoos, or experience the unique culinary flavors of the city. You can see a little bit of everything from Litchfield’s central location. Read More>