Irish Consulate General in Chicago

Consulate General Ireland Chicago, United States

Address
East Wacker Drive 1, 60601 Chicago
Website
ireland.ie
Today 10:00–12:00
Directions Call

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 22 October 2024

At East Wacker Drive 1, 60601 Chicago, the Irish consulate general in Chicago serves Irish citizens and visitors; Ireland’s embassy is in Washington D.C., about 955 km away. US citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Opening hours of the Irish consulate general in Chicago

Sunday Closed
Monday 10:00–12:00 By appointment only
Tuesday 10:00–12:00 By appointment only
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00–12:00 By appointment only
Friday 10:00–12:00 By appointment only
Saturday Closed
Public holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United States

  • Veterans Day

    Wednesday

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thursday

Public holidays in Ireland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The Irish consulate general in Chicago is listed as open 4 days a week, 10:00–12:00.

Ireland visa for US citizens

United StatesIreland Visa-free, 90 days Ireland visa for citizens of the United States

IrelandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Ireland

US citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Other missions nearby

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Ireland’s other missions in the United States

All missions of Ireland in the United States (19)

The Irish embassy is in Washington D.C., about 955 km away. The Irish consulate general in Chicago is one of 19 missions of Ireland in the United States. Consulates: Miami, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Honorary consulates: Wilmington, New Orleans, Charlotte, Nashville, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Denver and 1 more. The United States in turn has an embassy in Dublin.

Good to know

About the Irish consulate general in Chicago

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Address and contact

Address: East Wacker Drive 1, 60601 Chicago. The record for the Irish consulate general in Chicago includes a phone number and an official website.

Irish citizens travelling to the United States

Irish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

When the Irish consulate general in Chicago is closed

The Irish consulate general in Chicago closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of Ireland such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the Irish consulate general in Chicago

Current procedures for the Irish consulate general in Chicago, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Irish consulate general in Chicago

The Irish consulate general in Chicago has 29 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Irish Consulate General in Chicago?

The Irish consulate general in Chicago is at East Wacker Drive 1, 60601 Chicago.

What are the opening hours of the Irish Consulate General in Chicago?

The Irish consulate general in Chicago is listed as open 4 days a week, 10:00–12:00.

Is the Irish Consulate General in Chicago open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Irish consulate general in Chicago do not include Saturday.

When is the Irish Consulate General in Chicago closed?

The Irish consulate general in Chicago closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Ireland.

Do US citizens need a visa for Ireland?

US citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Where is the Irish embassy in the United States?

The Irish embassy is in Washington D.C., about 955 km from the Irish consulate general in Chicago.

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