Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Litchfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Litchfield

With a population of 6,939, Litchfield is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Litchfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Litchfield

Litchfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Litchfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Litchfield

Plane

Although Litchfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 46 miles from Litchfield. St. Louis Lambert Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Litchfield departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Litchfield. The train journey from Litchfield to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Litchfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 48 miles from Litchfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Litchfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Springfield, the bus ride to Litchfield takes 230 miles and will cost you around $131. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

Although Litchfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 46 miles from Litchfield. St. Louis Lambert Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Litchfield departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Litchfield. The train journey from Litchfield to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Litchfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 48 miles from Litchfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Litchfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Springfield, the bus ride to Litchfield takes 230 miles and will cost you around $131. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Litchfield

STLLambert-St Louis
SPISpringfield Capital
CMIChampaign University-Willard

Airlines serving Litchfield

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,482 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
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Where to stay in Litchfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Litchfield and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Litchfield West By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Litchfield

Most booked hotels in Litchfield

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Litchfield West By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 232 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn Litchfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 180 reviews)
$110+
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Magnuson Grand Hotel and Conference Center Raymond
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 66 reviews)
$84+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Staunton
2 stars
Excellent (8, 389 reviews)
$72+
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Baymont by Wyndham Litchfield
2 stars
Good (7.7, 675 reviews)
$93+
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Quality Inn Litchfield Route 66
2 stars
Good (7.5, 353 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Litchfield

Renting a car in Litchfield costs $107 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Litchfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Renting a car in Litchfield costs $107 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Litchfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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