British consulates in Illinois
Illinois has the consulate itself, on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, the office that covers 14 states.
Which British consulate covers Illinois?
gov.uk lists Illinois in the district of the British Consulate General in Chicago, the office that handles emergency travel documents, notarial appointments and consular help for people here (its district on gov.uk).
Cities in Illinois and their British consulate
| City | Office | By road* |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | Chicago | 9 mi, 17 min |
| Naperville | Chicago | 32 mi, 49 min |
| Aurora | Chicago | 42 mi, 1 h 1 min |
| Joliet | Chicago | 46 mi, 1 h 7 min |
| Rockford | Chicago | 85 mi, 1 h 53 min |
| Peoria | Chicago | 168 mi, 3 h 18 min |
| Springfield | Chicago | 202 mi, 3 h 56 min |
*Driving times are at posted speed limits and without traffic, so treat them as a minimum.
Of the 7 places listed for Illinois, Cicero is the closest to its consulate, at 9 miles, and Springfield the farthest, at 202. The average is about 83 miles each way.
What you can settle without going to the consulate
Online or by mail, these do not need a trip.
If you need an emergency travel document, apply online first; the office tells you whether you need to come in.
This is an independent guide, not the UK government. It does not process applications or book appointments. Fees and procedures change: check anything that decides a trip on gov.uk.