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 July 1, 2025 IDOC Quarterly Report
Facility Population: 655
Rated Capacity: 932
Percent of Capacity: 70.2%
Educational & Vocational Participants: 251( 38.2%)
Courses Offered: ABE, Advanced ABE, ASE, College courses for a 2-year degree, Construction Occupations, Career Technologies and Horticulture
State Representatives: Current as of July 2025
Jason Plummer (R) – Senate District 55
Springfield Office: Senator 55th District, Stratton Office Building, Section A, Office M, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-5755
District Office: 310 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471, (618) 283-3000
Blaine Wilhour (R) - House District 110
Springfield Office: 213-N Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-0066
District Office: 152 South Church St, P.O. Box I, Louisville, IL 62858, (618) 665-4109
