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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

German Consulate in Chicago: how to book an appointment

Consulate General of Germany in Chicago

676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60611.The entrance is on East Huron Street. The Consulate can be reached by almost all bus lines which head to Downtown Chicago as well as by subway (Red Line). The nearest Red Line stations are Chicago and Grand.Parking facilites are available on 50 East Ohio Street, 2 blocks south from the Consulate's Building.

Public hours: Monday–Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–3 PM; Friday 9 AM–12 PM

Booking system

The German Consulate in Chicago uses German Missions in the US online appointment system.

Open the official booking page

germany.info · booking is free on official portals; we do not check slot availability.

How to book

  1. Make sure the Chicago consulate serves your state (13 states and territories). Check your state.
  2. Use the Consulate Finder to see which mission covers your state.
  3. Open the appointments page and choose your mission and service. Use a browser other than Safari.
  4. Book a separate slot for each passport and each ID card application.
  5. Read your booking confirmation to see whether you need to bring a prepaid return envelope.

Services you can book

Checked against official sources on November 3, 2026.

More about the Chicago consulate

Does this office serve you?

Germany 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 German offices

All 9 German offices in the US

Other consulates in Chicago

All 34 consulates in Chicago

Questions

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

Use German Missions in the US online appointment system. Official booking link: https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/appointment-899906. Booking on official portals is free.

Is an appointment required?

The consulate does not say whether every service needs one; follow the instructions for your service.

What if there are no appointments available?

Check the official portal again for new slots and contact the consulate by phone (+1 312 202 04 80) if you have an urgent case.

Sources (official websites, checked on November 3, 2026):

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