Springfield has 7 dispensaries licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Adults 21 and older with a valid photo ID can buy, including visitors, who may carry half the Illinois resident limit. 6 of Springfield's stores also serve registered medical patients, a higher share than Chicago, Peoria, Champaign or Rockford, and the city's 3% cannabis tax is split between police and fire pensions and economic development on the east side.
The state capital has more dispensaries than any Illinois city outside Chicago, and its stores sit near the main roads rather than in one district: one downtown, a cluster on the south side and the rest on the east and west edges of town. Two Springfield stores open at 7 a.m., earlier than almost anywhere in Chicago.
All 7 Licensed Dispensaries in Springfield, IL
Springfield's stores are spread across five ZIP codes, so most of the city is a short drive from one.
Downtown and the east side: Ascend Springfield Adams on East Adams Street (62701) is the downtown option and the city's most-reviewed store. Maribis of Springfield is on Denver Drive (62702).
South side (62703): three stores sit within a few minutes of each other: Ascend Springfield Horizon on Horizon Drive, Shangri La Dispensary on South Dirksen Parkway and Share Springfield on South 6th Street.
West side: Maribis of Springfield 2 is on Lindbergh Boulevard (62704), and High Profile Cannabis Shop is on Conestoga Drive (62711).
Best Springfield Dispensaries for Every Need
Our picks, based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: High Profile Cannabis Shop (4.8 stars, about 1,100 reviews), Shangri La Dispensary (4.8 stars, about 590) and Share Springfield (4.8 stars, about 480).
- Most reviewed: Ascend Springfield Adams (about 1,750 reviews), Maribis of Springfield (about 1,470) and Ascend Springfield Horizon (about 1,430).
- Open earliest: both Ascend stores open at 7 a.m.
- Open latest: High Profile Cannabis Shop, until 10 p.m.
- Medical patients: every Springfield store except Maribis of Springfield 2 serves registered patients.
Visiting a Dispensary in Springfield: ID, Payment and Hours
Bring a valid, unexpired photo ID showing your date of birth; out-of-state licenses and passports are fine. Most stores take cash and debit, rarely credit. Illinois has allowed sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. since June 12, 2026, subject to local approval past 10 p.m., but Springfield stores currently run from 7 or 8 a.m. to between 8 and 10 p.m. Visitors staying downtown near the Capitol are closest to the Adams Street store.
Springfield and Illinois Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Illinois residents may possess up to 60 grams of flower, 10 grams of concentrate and 1,000 mg of THC in infused products, and visitors half that. Use is legal only in a private residence with the owner's permission, so parks, sidewalks and the State Fairgrounds are off limits. You cannot use cannabis in a vehicle, purchases must ride in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container, and 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood within two hours of driving is a DUI. More in our Illinois marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Springfield
Adult-use buyers pay the state excise tax of 10% on most flower, 20% on edibles and other infused products and 25% on products above 35% THC, plus the 6.25% state sales tax and local sales tax. The City of Springfield adds its own 3% cannabis tax, the maximum Illinois allows a city. Half of that money goes to police and fire pensions and half to economic development on the east side. Your receipt itemizes every tax. Registered patients buying their medical supply skip the excise and local cannabis taxes.
Medical Marijuana in Springfield
6 of 7 Springfield stores serve patients registered with the Illinois Department of Public Health, whose certifying visit can be done by telemedicine.
Dispensaries Near Springfield
- Dispensaries in Normal: 4 stores northeast on I-55.
- Dispensaries in Bloomington: 2 stores next door to Normal.
- Dispensaries in Peoria: 5 stores to the north.
- Dispensaries in Champaign: 4 stores east on I-72.
- Dispensaries in Quincy: 3 stores west on I-72 at the Mississippi.
Browse every city on our Illinois dispensary directory.
Springfield Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Springfield, IL?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy adult-use cannabis at any licensed dispensary in Springfield, as they can across Illinois since 2020. Public use is still illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Springfield, IL?
Springfield has 7 licensed dispensaries, the most of any Illinois city after Chicago.
Can tourists buy weed in Springfield?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state license or passport, up to 30 grams of flower, 5 grams of concentrate and 500 mg of THC in infused products.
What time do dispensaries open in Springfield?
Both Ascend stores open at 7 a.m. and most others at 8 a.m.; High Profile closes latest, at 10 p.m.
Do Springfield dispensaries take cards?
Most take debit and cash and have an ATM. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Springfield?
Illinois residents can have up to 60 grams of flower, 10 grams of concentrate and 1,000 mg of THC in infused products. Visitors can have half that.
Where can I smoke weed in Springfield?
Only in a private residence with the owner's permission. Parks, sidewalks, cars and the State Fairgrounds are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Springfield?
No. Illinois does not license adult-use home delivery, though stores can offer pickup, and drive-through service once IDFPR approves it.
What is the best dispensary in Springfield?
High Profile Cannabis Shop, Shangri La and Share each hold 4.8 stars on Google, and Ascend Springfield Adams has the most reviews. See the list above.
What does Springfield do with its cannabis tax?
Half of the city's 3% cannabis tax goes to police and fire pensions and half to east side economic development.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from IDFPR's list of licensed adult-use and medical dispensaries. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.