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Where to get a passport photo in Chicago, IL

As of November 3, 2026, in Chicago, FedEx Office takes passport photos with no appointment for $15.95, at stores including 106 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607 and 1242 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607. The UPS Store takes them too, at locations such as 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, with the price set by each store. SelfieToPassport makes the photo from a phone picture for $6.95, with a free preview, if you would rather skip the trip.

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The short version

  1. SelfieToPassport: $6.95 for the digital photo and two print sheets, made from a phone photo at home.
  2. FedEx Office, 106 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607: $15.95, no appointment.
  3. FedEx Office, 1242 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607: $15.95, no appointment.
  4. The UPS Store, 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 and 308 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661: price set by the store.
  5. Chicago Passport Agency: urgent travel only, by appointment.
  6. Nationwide prices: $15.00 at a Post Office, $16.99 at Walgreens.

FedEx Office in Chicago

106 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607 (Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10–6, closed Sun) and 1242 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9–6, Sun 12–6) both take passport photos while you wait. Hours are the ones each store’s page publishes; check the page before you go.

The rules

  • FedEx Office in Chicago, IL charges $15.95 for two 2 x 2 inch printed passport photos or a digital copy on a USB drive. local.fedex.com
  • FedEx Office takes passport photos with no appointment, during store hours. local.fedex.com

The UPS Store in Chicago

323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat–Sun 9–3) and 308 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661 (Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 9–5, Sun 10–3) list passport photos. Each UPS Store is a franchise and sets its own price, and neither page shows one, so call ahead.

The rule

  • The UPS Store at 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 takes and prints passport photos for U.S. passports. locations.theupsstore.com

The Chicago Passport Agency

The State Department’s page for the Chicago Passport Agency lists 101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway), 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605, Monday to Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment only (archived copy of July 14, 2026; the live page is the one to check). It is for urgent travel; a regular application goes to a Post Office or another acceptance facility.

The rule

  • Travel in less than 3 weeks calls for an appointment at a passport agency, booked within 14 calendar days of the trip. travel.state.gov

What a passport photo costs in Chicago

The chains charge the same in Chicago as elsewhere: $15.95 at FedEx Office, $15.00 at a Post Office and $16.99 at Walgreens. A photo taken at home costs nothing to take; SelfieToPassport sizes it for $6.95.

The rules

  • The U.S. Postal Service charges $15.00 for a passport photo taken at a Post Office. usps.com
  • Walgreens charges $16.99 for two printed passport photos, with a digital copy sent by email at no extra charge. photo.walgreens.com
  • The State Department lists three places to get a passport photo: an acceptance facility, any company that offers photo services, or a friend or family member. travel.state.gov
  • The U.S. Department of State requires a printed passport photo of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). travel.state.gov

FAQ

Do I need an appointment for a passport photo in Chicago?

Not at FedEx Office, which takes walk-ins during store hours. At The UPS Store, call the store. Source: official page "Passport Photos | Photo Printing | FedEx Office at 106 N Carpenter St in Chicago, IL", checked on Nov 3, 2026.

How much is a passport photo at FedEx Office in Chicago?

$15.95 for two printed 2 x 2 inch photos or a digital copy on a USB drive. Source: official page "Passport Photos | Photo Printing | FedEx Office at 106 N Carpenter St in Chicago, IL", checked on Nov 3, 2026.

Where this information comes from

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