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More than one-half of the United States population lives within a one-day drive of Jacksonville, Illinois. The Illinois State Capitol is located in Springfield, a 30-mile drive from Jacksonville along Interstate 72. St. Louis, Missouri, is only 90 miles to the south, and Chicago is a four-hour drive north.
**PLEASE NOTE**There are a number of events scheduled in the Jacksonville area during Commencement Weekend. Be sure to book your hotel reservations as soon as possible.
Find hotels located on the southwest side of Springfield at the Springfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau site
Visit airbnb.com to book your stay at numerous Jacksonville and surrounding area listings.
travel_explore Read from ic.edu on 13 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.
