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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

Chinese Consulate in Chicago

Consulate General of China in Chicago

1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM

The Consulate General of China in Chicago is at 1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: +1 312 453 0210. Public hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM. It serves 11 states and territories. Appointments: China Online Visa Application System (new COVA).

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What do you need at this office?

Chinese Consulate in Chicago appointmentChina Online Visa Application System (new COVA) and what to bringChinese Consulate in Chicago hoursMonday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PMChinese Consulate in Chicago phone number+1 312 453 0210 · phone hours

Opening hours

Monday9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM–2:30 PM
SaturdayNo public hours
SundayNo public hours
  • Passport and visa counter

Times are local (Central Time). Telephone hours, open today →

Appointments

This office books through China Online Visa Application System (new COVA). The consulate says an appointment is not required for the services it lists.

How to book at this office

Other consular fees

ServiceFee
Tourist visa US citizen regularValid until December 31, 2026 · Entry scope: single/double/multiple entries as in official US citizen table; journalist visas have separate fee$140
Express visa surchargeValid until December 31, 2026$25
Journalist j1 j2 US citizenValid until December 31, 2026$171

Source: us.china-embassy.gov.cn, published December 29, 2025. A missing amount means the fee was not published, not that the service is free.

Services

  • Visa
  • Chinese passport
  • Travel document
  • Authentication inquiries

States served

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Wisconsin
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota

Live elsewhere? Check which Chinese office serves your state.

More from the consulate

Address scope

  • Passport and visa public office; may differ from the diplomatic chancery address.

Map and directions

Get directions to 1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 (opens Google Maps)

Does this office serve you?

China assigns each US state to one office. Pick the state where you live:

This office lists 11 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Chinese offices

Chinese Embassy in Washington, DCEmbassy consular section · Washington, DC592 miChinese Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY711 miChinese Consulate in Los AngelesConsulate General · Los Angeles, CA1,745 miChinese Consulate in San FranciscoConsulate General · San Francisco, CA1,855 mi

All 5 Chinese offices in the US

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the Chinese Consulate in Chicago?

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM. Times are local (Central Time). Holidays and closures can change this, so check the official website before you go.

Where is the Chinese Consulate in Chicago?

1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611.

How do I book an appointment at the Chinese Consulate in Chicago?

Appointments are handled through China Online Visa Application System (new COVA). Official link: https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/. The consulate states that an appointment is not required for the listed services.

Which states does the Chinese Consulate in Chicago cover?

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):

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