Vandalia Correctional Center
Vandalia Correctional Center
Location: Vandalia, IL
Security Level: Minimum Security
History: Opened in 1921, Vandalia Correctional Center is a male minimum-security prison. It is located in Vandalia, Illinois about 4.5 hours south of Chicago and 1.5 hours southeast of Springfield.
Mailing/Contact Information:
Individual in Custody mailing address: P.O. Box 500, Vandalia, IL 62471
Telephone: (618) 283-4170
Population and program participation information sourced from January 1, 2026 IDOC Quarterly Report
Facility Population: 694
Rated Capacity: 932
Percent of Capacity: 74.5%
Educational & Vocational Participants: 215 (31.0%)
Courses Offered: ABE, Advanced ABE, ASE, Career Technologies, Construction Occupations, and Horticulture
State Representatives: Current as of January 2026
Blaine Wilhour (R) - House District 110
Springfield Office: 213-N Stratton Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-0066
District Office: 152 S. Church St., Louisville, IL 62858, (618) 665-4109
Jason Plummer (R) – Senate District 55
Springfield Office: A-Section Stratton Building, Office M, Springfield, IL 62707, (217) 782-5755
District Office: 310 W. Gallatin St., Vandalia, IL 62471, (618) 283-3000
