Passport office in Waukegan, IL
21 places in and around Waukegan accept passport applications. Waukegan has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 36 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Waukegan
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 21 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Waukegan. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Lake County Circuit Clerk
0 mi18 N County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 · Map
Mon 8:30am–1:30pm
Tue–Thu 8:30am–1:30pm
Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
(847) 377-3380 · Book appointment
Waukegan Post Office
0 mi326 N Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–1pm
Sat 9am–11am
(847) 336-8500 · Book appointment
Waukegan Township
0 mi149 S Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(847) 244-4900 · Book appointment
North Chicago Public Library
2.8 mi2100 Argonne Dr, North Chicago, IL 60064 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm
Fri 10am–3pm
(847) 689-0125 · Book appointment
Gurnee PO
3.9 mi1 North Oplaine Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–11am
(847) 662-6943 · Book appointment
Zion Township
6.1 mi1015 27th Street, Zion, IL 60099 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Wed 9:30am–4:30pm
(847) 872-2811 · Book appointment
Libertyville Post Office
6.9 mi1520 Artaius Parkway, Libertyville, IL 60048 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(847) 362-2266 · Book appointment
Lake Forest Post Office
8.4 mi230 Northgate Street, Lake Forest, IL 60045 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–12pm
Sat 8:30am–10:30am
(847) 234-0454 · Book appointment
Grayslake Post Office
8.7 mi75 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(847) 223-2787 · Book appointment
Vernon Hills Post Office
10.4 mi675 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–1:30pm
(847) 566-3909 · Book appointment
Lake Villa Township
10.9 mi37908 N Fairfield Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm
(847) 356-2116
Lake Villa Main Post Office
10.9 mi206 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(847) 356-5995 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 21 near Waukegan on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Waukegan that is about 36 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Waukegan
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 Waukegan?
There are 21 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Waukegan, including Lake County Circuit Clerk and Waukegan Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Waukegan?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 36 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Waukegan?
Not in Waukegan 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.