Indian consulates in Illinois
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Illinois is the consulate's home state. Cicero is 9 miles from the counter and Springfield 202. Note which counter: the consulate is on Cityfront Plaza and the application centre on Stetson Avenue.
Which Indian consulate covers Illinois?
Illinois is covered by Consulate General of India, Chicago, and that is the office that handles attestation, certificates and emergencies for anyone living here. Passports, visas and OCI cards go through the VFS centre that acts for it.
Consulate General of India, Chicago
Distance from each city in Illinois
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 9 mi | 18 min |
| Naperville | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 32 mi | 49 min |
| Aurora | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 43 mi | 1 h 1 min |
| Joliet | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 46 mi | 1 h 7 min |
| Rockford | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 86 mi | 1 h 53 min |
| Peoria | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 168 mi | 3 h 17 min |
| Springfield | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 202 mi | 3 h 56 min |
Times are OSRM estimates at posted speed limits and without traffic, so treat them as a floor.
Of the 7 places listed for Illinois, the closest to its consulate is Cicero at 9 miles and the furthest is Springfield at 202. The average across the state is around 84 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- You can download and print the surrender certificate once it is issued.
- You can register with the consulate so it can reach you in an emergency.
- You can raise a grievance on MADAD, the government’s consular complaints portal.
The list below is the short answer to what still needs a counter.