getting to Springfield

 

Plan your trip

Whether you’re joining us for a morning service or coming later when the Rally starts, we hope these resources will help you plan your trip.

The Main Events

The Rally, March and Lobby events will all take place around the Illinois State Capitol at 401 S 2nd Street, Springfield IL 62701.

General Parking Information

Parking for individuals

Parking is limited downtown. Consider public transportation, joining a bus trip, or carpooling. There is metered street parking available near the Capitol, but it is limited due to construction.

Parking Garages:

  •  Municipal Parking Garage: 7th & East Monroe

  • Below the Lincoln Public Library: 7th & Monroe (enter from 7th St)

  • Bank of Springfield Plaza: 7th & Washington

  • Springfield Art Council (Hoogland Center): 6th & Capitol

  • County Building Parking: 9th & Adams St.

  • Old State Capitol underground parking: 6th & Washington

  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: 6th & Lawrence

Bus Drop Off & Pick-Up

Buses can drop off and pick up groups in the public parking lot at the corner of Edwards Street and Pasfield Street. Please follow the directions in the map below to ensure smooth drop off and pick up for all groups who are coming to March with us.

Please note that this lot will not be accessible between 12:30 pm and 1:45 pm.

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Bus Parking

We have coordinated with local churches in the area who have graciously allowed us to park there during the day. Please ensure you have registered your group in order to guarantee parking at your assigned church.

Specific Group Assignments

Click on the + next to each location to find your group name and assignment.

Please ensure you follow the specific instructions listed.
They have been requested by the respective churches.

  • 1730 W Jefferson St. Springfield IL 62702

    Note: There are 2 campuses. Please park at the Jefferson St. Campus, using the back parking lot only.

    Groups assigned to Calvary Christian Church:

    • College Church in Wheaton - Kara Vance

    • St. Daniel the Prophet Parish - Mary Grace Bator

    • Peoria Notre Dame High School - Shelby Harrison

    • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy - Kevin Rilott

    • St Faustina Church - Maria Horbal

    • St. Patrick Decatur - Nicholas Blackburn

    • Iglesia Renacer - Rachel Bravo

    • OLSHA - Toni Cermak

    • Southern Illinois District LCMS - Monica Shannon

    • All Saints' Right to Life - Toni Hartenbower

    • St. Paul Church - Rose Wascher

    • St. Mary's Mokena Church - Donna Shehane

    • Diocese of Belleville - Mary Fleming

    • Bloomington Central Catholic - Paul Rayburn

    • SJB YD - Lisa Short

    • Quincy Notre Dame High School - Mike Young

    • Saint Mary's Parish Moline - Greg Franich

    • St. Thomas More High School - Andru O'Brien

    • Immanuel Lutheran Church - James Wright

    • Ss Peter & Paul Life Team - Barb Reinholz

    • Effingham Area Right to Life - Diann Ruholl

    • Diocese of Rockford - Therese Stahl

    • Couples for Christ - IL - Richard Lao

    • St Patrick Parish - Adele Keller

    • Fr. McGivney Catholic High School - Craig Brummer

    • Marquette Catholic High School - Fr Paul Kallal OMV

    • St. Anthony Grade School - Cody Rincker

  • 225 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL 62711

    Note: Please park in the back of the parking lot only. See photo for parking lot guide »

    Groups assigned to Lakeside Christian Church:

    • Altamont Lutheran Interparish School - Robinette Flach

    • IC Catholic Prep High School - Tess Hill

    • NorthWest Families for Life - Laura Vandercar

    • Saint Francis High School - John Honiotes

    • Firehouse Chapel - Jackie Conrad

    • Our Lady of Lourdes - Erinn Sweeley

    • MPH Church - Amanda Dotzert

    • Orthodox Christians of Springfield - Fr. George Pyle

    • Voice for Life - Elizabeth Steinmetz

    • St. Anthony High School - Greg Fearday

    • St. Teresa High School - Amanda Hoffman

    • Blessed Sacrament School - Angela Christie

    • Mater Dei Catholic High School Teens for Life - Celia Kannall

    • weDignify

  • 3000 Lenhart Rd, Springfield, IL 62711

    Note: Please park near the soccer fields. There is a sign that says “student entrance.” They request none of the buses have pro-life signage on them, but church names and school names are okay.

    Groups assigned to Hope Church:

    • Holy Family Catholic School - Bryan Kenney

    • St. Dominic / St. Francis 8th Grade - Hope Glidewell

    • Right to Life of Adams County - Lyn Schlipmann

    • K of C at Santa Maria Del Popolo - Dennis Rowan

    • St. Francis/ Holy Ghost Catholic School - Katie Forrester

    • St Louis School / HS Youth Group - Missy Huber

    • Ss Mary and Joseph Church, Carlinville - Donald Reid

    • St. Agnes School - Rachel Cunningham

Parking for Mass
at Sangamon Auditorium.

Take note of parking for mass highlighted in green to the right. Parking at Sangamon Auditorium on the UIS Campus will accommodate both bus and individual vehicles coming to attend mass.

Restaurants

Alamo: 115 N. 5th Street

Jerkshopgo: 213 S. 5th Street

Jimmy John's: 219 S. 6th Street

LaPiazza: 220 S. 6th Street

Obed & Isaac's: 500 S. 6th Street

Joe Gallina's (Pizza): 432 E. Monroe St.

Saputos (Italian): 801 E. Monroe St.

Café Moxo: 411 E. Adams St.

The Feed Store: 516 E. Adams St.

Subway: 607 E. Adams St.

The Grille at City Centre (inside Wyndam hotel): 700 E. Adams St.

Lindsay's Restaurant (inside Lincoln hotel): 701 E. Adams St.

Head West (sub sandwiches): 530 E. Capitol

Boone Saloon: 301 W. Edwards