Chicago, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Chicago, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Chicago, Illinois there are (33) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Chicago passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 33 passport offices in Chicago, there are (333) other passport offices in Illinois from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Chicago, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Chicago.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Chicago Illinois
Showing 33 passport offices in Chicago:
 | Uptown Station Post Office |
4850 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640
| Stockyard Station IL |
4101 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60609
| Station E USPO |
100 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601
| Station W Post Office |
10422 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
| Roger P Mc Auliffe USPO |
6441 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60634
| Rogers Park Station |
1723 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
| Roberto Clemente Post Office |
2339 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
| Ontario Street Station P.O. |
227 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
| Ravenswood Station Post Office |
2522 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
| Norwood Park Station |
6300 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, IL 60631
| Northtown Station |
3401 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
| Morgan Park Station |
1805 W Monterey Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
| Loop Station Post Office |
211 S Clark St
Chicago, IL 60604
| Mt. Greenwood Station |
3349 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60655
| Lincoln Park Postal Store |
2405 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
| John J. Buchanan Post Office |
9308 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
| Jefferson Park |
5401 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
| Irving Park Station Post Office |
3319 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
| Graceland Finance Station USPS |
3024 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
| Grand Crossing Finance Station |
7715 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
| Fort Dearborn Post Office |
540 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60654
| Elsdon Station |
4922 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
| Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office |
3750 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
| Edgebrook Station |
5424 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
| Cragin Station |
5100 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
| Circuit Court Clerk (Cook Co) Chicago IL |
50 W Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
| Chinatown Finance Station PO |
2345 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
| Cesar E Chavez Pilsen Post Office |
1859 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
| Chicago City Clerk's Office |
121 N La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60602
| Chicago Lawn Station |
6037 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
| Cardiss Collins Postal Store |
433 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
| Auburn Park Station |
8345 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
| Amoco USPO Finance Station |
200 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601
Other passport offices near Chicago Illinois
Town of Cicero - Cicero - 6.1 MilesCicero Post Office - Cicero - 6.3 Miles
Berwyn Post Office - Berwyn - 7.7 Miles
Oak Park Post Office - Oak Park - 7.8 Miles
North Riverside Post Office IL - North Riverside - 8.5 Miles
Village of Norridge - Norridge - 9.5 Miles
Harwood Heights Post Office - Harwood Heights - 9.5 Miles
Lyons Post Office IL - Lyons - 9.5 Miles
Village of Summit - Summit - 10.1 Miles
Evanston Post Office - Evanston - 10.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Chicago
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Chicago Passport Agency - 0.5 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 205.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 392.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 510.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 513.9 Miles
Chicago, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Chicago is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Chicago or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Chicago will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Chicago, there is one less than 100 miles from Chicago.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Chicago
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Chicago or any other city in Illinois or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Chicago are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Chicago
Residents of the following cities that are close to Chicago can consider using the passport office services in Chicago for their passport application sealing needs.
Cicero Illinois, Oak Park Illinois, Berwyn Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, River Forest Illinois, Lincolnwood Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Riverside Illinois, Evanston Illinois, Maywood Illinois, Skokie Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois, Evergreen Park Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Franklin Park Illinois, Niles Illinois, Burbank Illinois, Bridgeview Illinois
Passport Expediting in Chicago, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Chicago. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Chicago, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Chicago simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Chicago contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Chicago, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Chicago Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 33 passport offices in Chicago.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Chicago to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Chicago, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Chicago residents, there is a regional passport facility only 0.5 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Chicago.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #4781 - Chicago - (0 mi)Photo Center
205 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL 60601
(312) 938-4091
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8910 - Chicago - (0.1 mi)
Photo Center
205 North Columbus Drive
Chicago IL 60601
(312) 861-0315
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #15196 - Chicago - (0.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of State & Randolph
151 N State St
Chicago IL 60601
(312) 863-4249
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9438 - Chicago - (0.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Michigan & Washington
30 N Michigan Ave
Chicago IL 60602
(312) 332-3540
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Swissotel Chicago - (0.2 mi)
Swissotel Chicago - Pedway Level
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago IL 60601
(312) 268-8290
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #16355 - Chicago - (0.3 mi)
Northwest Corner State & Madison
2 N State St #1
Chicago IL 60602
(312) 332-0216
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #3674 - Chicago - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
105 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
(312) 244-1521
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #15921 - Chicago - (0.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Michigan Ave & Kinzie
410 N Michigan Ave
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 321-0951
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - E Ohio St - (0.4 mi)
1 1/2 Blocks East Of Michigan Ave Between Fairbanks & St. Clair
207 E Ohio St
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 644-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #16085 - Chicago - (0.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of N. Lasalle & W. Randolph
100 W Randolph St
Chicago IL 60601
(312) 525-3984
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99