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German Consulate General Chicago
Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in Chicago!
The Consulate General's area of jurisdiction consists of the states Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Consul General Michael Ahrens
Consul General Michael AhrensClose business relations, a vibrant people-to-people exchange underpinned by shared values and a history of immigration - Germany and the Midwest are strong partners.
Adress, opening hours & contact
Description
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
Head
Michael Ahrens, Consul General
City/Town
Chicago
Address
676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60611.The entrance is on East Huron Street. The Consulate can be reached by almost all bus lines which head to Downtown Chicago as well as by subway (Red Line). The nearest Red Line stations are Chicago and Grand.Parking facilites are available on 50 East Ohio Street, 2 blocks south from the Consulate's Building.
Further information
in our data protection declaration
Opening hours
Monday till Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Contact
Telephone
+1 312 202 04 80
Emergency number outside opening hours
In case of an emergency involving a German citizen please call +1-202-298-4000. No visa inquiries.
Fax
+1 312 477 7144 / +49 30 1817 672 16
Website
Official language: English
Please note: Fees may apply when using a phone or fax machine via satellite (Satcom)
Please note: Fees may apply when using a phone or fax machine via satellite (Satcom)
Note on barrier-free access
The Consulate General supports people with disabilities and makes every effort to render the consulate accessible within the constraints of the structure of the building.
Regarding any questions of accessibility or in case you require additional assistance, please email us at info@chicago.diplo.de.
The entrance to the Omni Building which houses the Consulate is barrier free. Public parking garages in the vicinity are to be used.
The gate and all doors in the building are wide and barrier free but do not have automated openers. The 32nd floor where the Consulate is located is reachable via elevator.
The bathrooms in the Consulate’s building are accessible, but they do not have automated door openers.
The four elevators are equipped with braille script. Additional architectural or structural supports for blind or vision-impaired visitors do not exist in the building.
Regarding any questions of accessibility or in case you require additional assistance, please email us at info@chicago.diplo.de.
The entrance to the Omni Building which houses the Consulate is barrier free. Public parking garages in the vicinity are to be used.
The gate and all doors in the building are wide and barrier free but do not have automated openers. The 32nd floor where the Consulate is located is reachable via elevator.
The bathrooms in the Consulate’s building are accessible, but they do not have automated door openers.
The four elevators are equipped with braille script. Additional architectural or structural supports for blind or vision-impaired visitors do not exist in the building.