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Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Interview

See when the next Global Entry interview opens at Chicago O'Hare’s 2 enrollment centers, and get a text the moment an earlier slot appears.

Chicago O'Hare availability history

How often Global Entry interview slots were open, from 60 days of daily checks.

Chicago O'Hare Airport Enrollment Center

In the last 60 days we checked, Chicago O'Hare Airport Enrollment Center had an interview date within a week on 43 of them, and a bookable window further out on 16 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was 2 days, and at its longest 2 weeks.

Interview within a week
43/60 days
Any bookable date
59/60 days
Typical wait when bookable
2 days
Shortest to longest
Same dayto 2 weeks

Chicago Downtown Enrollment Center

In the last 60 days we checked, Chicago Downtown Enrollment Center had an interview date within a week on 53 of them, and a bookable window further out on 7 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was under a day, and at its longest 1 week.

Interview within a week
53/60 days
Any bookable date
60/60 days
Typical wait when bookable
Same day
Shortest to longest
Same dayto 1 week

Source: TTPRadar’s daily check of CBP’s public scheduler. A day counts as bookable when at least three slots were open in the next six months.

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Visiting the Chicago O'Hare centers

The Chicago O'Hare Global Entry enrollment center is on the lower (arrivals) level of Terminal 5, O'Hare's international terminal. It draws applicants from across Chicagoland, northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin, and it is not the only choice in the city: CBP also runs a center downtown on South Canal Street.

Finding the office in Terminal 5

CBP's directions: park in Terminal 5 parking lot D, then take the stairs or elevator down to the lower level (arrivals). Turn left and look for the Global Entry sign just past McDonald's, follow it to Carousel 12, and you will see the Global Entry Enrollment sign on the wall. Check in at the window through the doorway.

Without a car, the CTA Blue Line runs to O'Hare, and the airport's transit train connects to Terminal 5.

CBP lists hours of 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday. The center is by appointment only, and CBP asks you to be on time.

What to bring and booking for family

Every family member, including minors, needs their own appointment, booked by logging into their own account. The scheduling site allows one appointment per account, and each person gets a confirmation email from their profile.

  • Your valid passport booklet, plus any other valid passports if you hold more than one citizenship.
  • Proof of residence if the address on your driver's license is not current, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or mortgage or lease statement.
  • Your Lawful Permanent Resident card (I-551), if you are a permanent resident.
  • Proof of status if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, such as a visa, Employment Authorization, Form I-797, Form I-94 or Form I-20.

Downtown, nearby states and Enrollment on Arrival

The Chicago Field Office enrollment center is on the 6th floor of 610 S. Canal Street. There is no parking at the building and CBP strongly recommends public transportation: take the CTA Blue Line to Clinton, walk south to Harrison, turn left, then right on Canal. CBP lists hours of 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM there too.

If you can travel, Milwaukee's center is across Howell Avenue from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and South Bend's is inside the South Bend International Airport terminal, across from the South Shore Line station. Live waits for all three are shown below.

If you fly home from abroad into O'Hare, Enrollment on Arrival lets a conditionally approved applicant finish the interview with CBP during arrival processing, with no appointment. Check CBP's current Enrollment on Arrival list before you rely on it.

Official CBP details

Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center

Address
10000 West O'Hare Drive, Terminal 5, Lower Level (Arrivals Floor)
Chicago, IL 60666
Phone
(773) 686-2175, (773) 686-7066
Programs
Global Entry

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CBP’s directions and notes

Directions

Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM Mon - Fri. *Please note – Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center location is by appointment only. Please be on time for your appointment. This office will be open on Monday, October 12, 2026 - Columbus Day. The Enrollment Center is located at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 5, Lower Level. Park at Terminal 5 parking lot D. Take the stairs/elevator down to the lower level (arrivals). Turn Left and look for the Global Entry sign just past McDonalds, follow it to Carousel 12 and you will see the Global Entry Enrollment sign on the wall. Check in at the window through the doorway.

Notes for this center

Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center is by appointment only. Please be on time for your appointment. Additional family members including minor's wishing to be interviewed on the same day must have their own appointment scheduled. Each applicant must log into their own account and make an appointment. It is only possible to make one (1) appointment per account on the scheduling website. After successfully scheduling an appointment slot, an email from the individual's profile will be sent confirming the appointment for each applicant. ****REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION**** Please note that all Global Entry applicants are required to bring the following documents to their interview. (1) ALL applicants are required to bring their VALID Passport Booklet. Applicants who have additional citizenships are to bring the countries passport(s) if valid. (2) Proof of Residence – If the address on your Driver’s License is not current, please bring another proof of address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, mortgage or lease statement, etc.) (3) U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents are required to bring their Lawful Permanent Resident card (I-551). (4) If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you are required to bring proof of status (e.g., Visa [may be attached to an expired passport], Employment Authorization Form, Form I-797 Notice of Action, Form I-94, Student Sevis Form I-20, etc.).

Official CBP details

Chicago Field Office Global Entry Enrollment Ctr

Address
610 S. Canal Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone
(312) 542-5700 ext. 4, (773) 686-7066
Programs
Global Entry

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CBP’s directions and notes

Directions

Hours of operation: 8: 00 AM to 3:45 PM *Please note – the 610 South Canal Global Entry location is by appointment only. Please be on time for your appointment. No parking at the U.S. Customs House. Public transportation strongly recommended, self-paid parking lots are available nearby. DRIVE- I290 East to Canal Street exit. Drive South approx. 200 yards (crossing Harrison) until you see the building on the right. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- CTA Blue Line (El) exit at Clinton St. Walk southbound .2 miles to Harrison St. At Harrison St., turn left. Turn right at Canal St. Building entrance will be on right.

Notes for this center

Check in with security staff at the main entrance to the building on Canal Street. Once cleared by security, take the elevator to the 6th floor. After exiting the elevator, press the buzzer (on the wall to the left). An officer will provide further instructions. Additional family members including minor's wishing to be interviewed on the same day must have their own appointment scheduled. Each applicant must log into their own account and make an appointment. It is only possible to make ONE appointment per account on the scheduling website. After successfully scheduling an appointment slot, an email from the individual's profile will be sent confirming the appointment for each applicant. ***REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION***Please note that all Global Entry applicants are required to bring the following documents to their interview. (1) ALL applicants are required to bring their VALID Passport Booklet. Applicants who have additional citizenships are to bring the countries passport(s) if valid. (2) Proof of Residence – If the address on your Driver’s License is not current, please bring another proof of address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, mortgage or lease statement, etc.) (3) U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents are required to bring their Lawful Permanent Resident card (I-551). (4) If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you are required to bring proof of status (e.g., Visa [may be attached to an expired passport], Employment Authorization Form, Form I-797 Notice of Action, Form I-94, Student Sevis Form I-20, etc.).

Quoted from CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs scheduler on 16 Oct 2026. Confirm details in your TTP account before you travel. TTPRadar is not affiliated with CBP.

Nearby Global Entry centers

You can interview at any Global Entry center. One alert watches up to three, and you book whichever opens first.

Chicago O'Hare Global Entry interview FAQ

How long is the Global Entry interview wait in Chicago O'Hare?

There are interviews open today. That is what Chicago O'Hare Airport Enrollment Center was publishing on 13 Nov 2026. Cancellations can open something sooner at any time.

How often do Chicago O'Hare Global Entry interview slots open?

In the last 60 days we checked, Chicago O'Hare Airport Enrollment Center had an interview date within a week on 43 of them, and a bookable window further out on 16 more. On those days the typical wait to the next interview was 2 days, and at its longest 2 weeks. Openings between those dates come from cancellations and reschedules, which is what alerts are for.

Which terminal is the O'Hare Global Entry office in?

Terminal 5, on the lower (arrivals) level. Follow the Global Entry signs past McDonald's toward Carousel 12, where the enrollment sign is on the wall, and check in at the window through the doorway.

Where do I park for an O'Hare Global Entry interview?

CBP says to park in Terminal 5 parking lot D, then take the stairs or elevator down to the arrivals level.

Is there a Global Entry office in downtown Chicago?

Yes. The Chicago Field Office enrollment center is at 610 S. Canal Street, 6th floor. Check in with security at the main entrance on Canal Street, take the elevator to the 6th floor, and press the buzzer on the wall to the left. It is appointment only and has no parking, so CBP recommends public transportation.

How do I get an earlier Global Entry interview in Chicago O'Hare?

By being there in the minutes after a slot is released, which is why checking by hand a few times a day rarely catches one. Watch more than one center if you can travel, and keep your TTP login to hand so you can confirm the moment you see a date.

Does TTPRadar book the interview for me?

No. We are independent of CBP and cannot book, hold or reserve an appointment. We tell you the moment an earlier Chicago O'Hare interview appears, and you book it yourself on the official Trusted Traveler Programs website.

Is there a free way to watch Chicago O'Hare?

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