Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps support the website. This does not affect our editorial content or listings.
Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Springfield Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Quick Links
I fell asleep for about ten minutes when a security guard woke me up. He said ‘Move it you bum’. – Marcus
SPI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Illinois.
What to Expect
Springfield Airport (code: SPI) consists of a small, dated terminal with a few gates, a restaurant and a gift shop. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Frequent airport users may wish to purchase an annual membership to access the lounge.
Sleeping in Springfield Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. That said, sleeping in the airport overnight is not possible. The airport’s website states that the terminal is closed at 11:30 PM or after the last flight arrival and does not open until 90 minutes before the day’s first scheduled flight departure. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Springfield Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport opens 90 minutes before the first scheduled departure and closes at 11:30 PM or after the last arriving flight.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Springfield Airport:
- Motel 6 Springfield Airport – Airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Springfield, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
The airport has a lounge, the Sky Club, accessible via a $150 annual membership fee.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Subway is the airport’s only restaurant. No 24-hour dining options are available. Vending machines are available Landside and Airside. The gift shop (Landside) sells snacks and beverages, including alcohol.
Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, except in the hallway between baggage claim and the main terminal.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Location: By Door B.
- Courtesy Phones – Red courtesy phones provide one-touch dialling to taxis, car rentals, and airlines. Locations: Baggage claim (opposite Door C, near washrooms) and inside screening.
- Currency Exchange – Not available.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is not available. A gift shop sells souvenirs, snacks, and basic travel items.
- Information Desk – The Passenger Service Center and Gift Shop provides general airport information and basic services. Location: Landside, between Doors B and C.
- Post Office – Mail drop box available. Location: Outside Door B.
- Smoking – Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, including in front of the terminal and in the courtyard between Doors C and D.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are located at the east end of the terminal, near Door D. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
A few hotels provide airport shuttle service: Carpenter Street Hotel • Crowne Plaza Springfield • Motel 6 Springfield Airport • President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel • Wyndham Springfield City Centre.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in front of the airport terminal during airport hours of operation. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Last updated: 2026-03-27
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.