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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

French Consulate in Chicago

Consulate General of France in Chicago

205 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601-5970

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM

The Consulate General of France in Chicago is at 205 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601-5970. Phone: +1 (312) 635-6631. Public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM. It serves 13 states and territories.

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What do you need at this office?

French Consulate in Chicago appointmentOfficial booking page and what to bringFrench Consulate in Chicago hoursMonday–Friday 9 AM–5 PMFrench Consulate in Chicago phone number+1 (312) 635-6631 · phone hours · emergency line

Opening hours

Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
Thursday9 AM–5 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM
SaturdayNo public hours
SundayNo public hours

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

Appointments

An appointment is required, according to the consulate.

How to book at this office

Services

  • Passport
  • National identity card
  • Civil registration
  • Nationality
  • Signature legalization
  • Certified copies

States served

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

Live elsewhere? Check which French office serves your state.

Application center (TLScontact)

Some applications are filed at a provider authorized by France, not at the consulate.

TLScontact · Chicago

Expansive 100B, 405 W Superior Street, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60654

Emergency phone

For emergencies affecting French citizens only. All phone numbers and phone hours →

More from the consulate

Visa rules

  • Short stays: US passport holders do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period, subject to entry conditions.
  • Long stays: Visa required for stays exceeding 90 days.

Map and directions

Get directions to 205 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601-5970 (opens Google Maps)

Does this office serve you?

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

This office lists 13 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest French offices

French Consulate in AtlantaConsulate General · Atlanta, GA583 miFrench Consulate in WashingtonConsulate General · Washington, DC591 miFrench Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY712 miFrench Consulate in New OrleansConsulate General · New Orleans, LA836 mi

All 10 French offices in the US

Other consulates in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

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

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM. Times are local (Central Time). Holidays and closures can change this, so check the official website before you go.

Where is the French Consulate in Chicago?

205 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601-5970.

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

Official link: https://us.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/consulat-general-de-france-chicago. The consulate states that an appointment is required.

Which states does the French Consulate in Chicago cover?

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

What is the emergency number of the French Consulate in Chicago?

+1 (312) 927-2443. Emergency lines are for urgent cases involving citizens, not routine passport or visa questions.

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

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