This St. Louis chauffeured car service arranges this route through vetted local affiliate operators. The trip is about 95 miles and normally takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 10 minutes. Springfield is the Illinois state capital and home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Illinois State Capitol, and the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The city sees heavy government traffic during legislative session.
The route crosses the Mississippi on I-64/I-55 and continues north on I-55 into Illinois.
From Downtown St. Louis, the driver takes I-64/I-55 east across the Poplar Street Bridge. The route continues north on I-55 through Granite City, Collinsville, and Edwardsville. Drivers exit toward Springfield using either I-55 directly to the city or I-72 east from the I-55/I-72 interchange. Local streets such as Toronto Road, Stevenson Drive, or Dirksen Parkway lead into downtown Springfield.
Traffic is heaviest on the Poplar Street Bridge and I-55 north from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
The river crossing carries commuters between Missouri and Illinois, and incidents back up traffic quickly. I-55 north slows near Route 203 in Granite City and near the I-55/I-70 split. Springfield traffic builds around the Capitol Complex during legislative session and around the fairgrounds during the Illinois State Fair in August.
Add 20 to 35 minutes during rush hour, legislative session, or the state fair.
Plan pickup at least two and a half hours before a meeting or flight in Springfield. The Illinois State Fair runs for 11 days in August and increases hotel and road demand. Legislative session typically runs from January through May, with heavier weekday traffic near the Capitol. Winter weather on the Mississippi River bridges and I-55 can cause delays.
SUVs from $445 are better for groups visiting the Capitol or fairgrounds.
A sedan from $295 seats one to three passengers with two large bags. An SUV from $445 seats five to six passengers and handles four to five large bags. Base rates exclude tolls, parking, meet-and-greet, waiting time, additional stops, and gratuity. Corporate and government travelers can request direct billing and detailed receipts.
