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Consulate General of Germany in Chicago, Illinois

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Consulate General of Germany in Chicago, Illinois, located at 676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3200. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, Contact forms, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3200
    Chicago, IL 60611
    United States

  • Telephone

    (312) 202-0480

  • Fax

    (312) 477-7144

    +49 30 1817 672 16

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the consulate general

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Chicago: 4:14 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

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

Location Map

Located at 676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3200, the consulate is near key landmarks like The Magnificent Mile and 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center). Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Germany in Chicago, Illinois

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • German Unity Day: October 3 Flag of Germany

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Germany in Chicago, Illinois:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Germany.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Germany without a visa. The most common types of Germany visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for short-stay visits
  • Airport transit visa
  • National visa or visa for research purposes

Head of Mission

Michael Ahrens, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Germany in Chicago, Illinois, Germany also has 46 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Germany in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Germany in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Germany

United States has 6 representations in the following cities:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Chicago, IL.

  • Chicago Passport Agency
  • Loop Clark Street Post Office
  • Uptown Station Post Office
Passport offices in Chicago, IL

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    (9.93 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    (15.50 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • South Bend International Airport (SBN)
    (68.59 miles away)
    South Bend
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This page was last edited on 19 February 2026 at 07:17 AM (EST).

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