Passport office in Springfield, IL
3 places in and around Springfield accept passport applications. Springfield has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 178 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Springfield
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 3 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Springfield. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk
0.7 mi200 S 9th Street,room 405, Springfield, IL 62701 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
(217) 747-5183 · Book appointment
Springfield Downtown Station
0.7 mi411 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(217) 788-7201 · Book appointment
Springfield Main Post Office
1.4 mi2105 E Cook Street, Springfield, IL 62703 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 8am–1pm
(217) 788-7200 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Springfield that is about 178 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Springfield
Chicago, IL
~178 mi from Springfield
Detroit, MI
~385 mi from Springfield
Minneapolis, MN
~403 mi from Springfield
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Springfield?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Springfield, including Sangamon County Circuit Clerk and Springfield Downtown Station. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Springfield?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 178 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Springfield?
Not in Springfield itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Chicago. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.