The depot is now primarily commercial office space for a law office, except for the first floor which looks like a typical 19th century train station with a ticket cage in the center, a gentlemen's waiting room on the east and a ladies' on the...More

Get a quick looknat where Lincoln said goodbye to the people of Springfield as he left for the White House. It is near other Lincoln attractions and you can easily drive by or park and visit. Free of charge.

I visited the great western depot, site where Lincoln spoke before departing Springfield. The Depot is a small self guided tour and the building is cared for by a law firm in the building. If you are a Lincoln fan this is a must see.

We were dissapointed in this attraction, we had to pay to get in and not anything to see! Would not recommend this.

Nice collection of information, and standing next to the tracks gave me a bit of a chill imagining the scene. Our second-favorite of the Lincoln sites after the Lincoln Home (but the Museum was the most informative).

Downtown Springfield has many Lincoln attractions, and this old train station is one of them. It is wonderful that historical places which Mr. Lincoln frequented such as this depot, are still standing.

The depot was closed when we arrived so we didn't get to go inside but it was still worth a visit. The outside is well maintained with brochures and informational signs. This is where Lincoln gave his farewell speech to Springfield when he left to...More