Chinese Consulate in Chicago, USA
Detail Procedure for Application
(How to Apply - Processing Time - Visa Fees - Pick-up, etc) For Children Born in the USA with Chinese Descent Going to China
Consul General: Mr. Hong Lei
Address: 100 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL60654, USA
Tel: +1-312-6425981
Fax: +1-312-8030110
Email: chicago@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30 (Central Time) Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Chicago
Address: 1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL60611, USA
Tel: +1-312-4530210; +1-312-4530212
Fax: +1-312-4530211
Email: chicago@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South DakotaApplication Procedures, Fees and Processing Time
2. Summit the required documents to the Visa Office.
3. For American citizens, the fee for individual is US$140 (regardless of the number of entries).
4. Regular service for processing is 4 working days from the date of applying. In addition, Expedited Service (3 working days) is available for visa processing. The extra service fee is US$25.
5. Check the information on the visa when picking it up.
6. No mailing services are available.
6. The consular office does not accept cash, personal checks or online payment. For personal pick-up, only Credit Card (Master/Visa Card), Money Order, Cashier's Check or company check are acceptable. Please make check and money order payable to "Chinese Consulate in Chicago".
2026 Holiday Schedule
| Festivals | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19 | Monday |
| Chinese New Year | February 16-18 | Monday - Wednesday |
| International Labor Day | May 1 | Friday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 19 | Friday |
| Independence Day | July 3 | Friday |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1 - 5 | Thursday - Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26-27 | Thursday- Friday |
| Chrisrmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
Map of the Consulate in Chicago
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Transport:
Take I-90 or I-94 expressway, exit at Ohio Street (50B), walk straight to La Salle Street and then turn left, go ahead to the second traffic light and turn right to Erie Street. The consulate is on your left hand.
If you take Lake Shore Drive, exit at Chicago Street, walk straight to La Salle Street and then turn left, go ahead to the third traffic light and turn left to Erie Street. You will see the consulate is on your left hand.
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Take I-90 or I-94 expressway, exit at Ohio Street (50B), walk straight to La Salle Street and then turn left, go ahead to the second traffic light and turn right to Erie Street. The consulate is on your left hand.
If you take Lake Shore Drive, exit at Chicago Street, walk straight to La Salle Street and then turn left, go ahead to the third traffic light and turn left to Erie Street. You will see the consulate is on your left hand.
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- Last updated on Dec. 24, 2025 by Gabby Li -