NORTH CHICAGO, IL · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Quick and Easy Passport Photos in North Chicago

Skip the lines and take your State Department-compliant passport photo at home with Perfect Passport.

If you prefer an in-person visit, we have compiled a list of 15 local walk-in options below, including popular pharmacies and independent studios across North Chicago. Alternatively, you can save time and use Perfect Passport to snap a compliant photo from the comfort of your own home.

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HOME VS. WALK-IN

Why most applicants skip the trip.

	Perfect Passport (home)	Walk-in
Typical price	$7.95 digital · $12.95 with prints	$15 – $20 for 2 prints
Time required	~2 minutes	30 – 60 min round trip
Where	Anywhere with a phone	Store hours only
Compliance check	Automatic, instant	Cashier judgement
Retakes	Free, unlimited	Pay again
Money-back if rejected	Yes	Rare

WALK-IN OPTIONS

Where to get passport photos in North Chicago.

If you'd rather not take it yourself, here are the major chains and independent studios in North Chicago that accept walk-ins for U.S. passport photos. Hours and prices change — always call ahead.

National chains

Walgreens Photo

Chain

4748 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA

4.9 · 9 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4748 W North Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 6a–11p · Tue 6a–11p · Wed 6a–11p · Thu 6a–11p · Fri 6a–11p · Sat 6a–11p · Sun 6a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (773) 745-6642

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

6121 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

4.7 · 28 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 6121 N Broadway. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–12a · Tue 7a–12a · Wed 7a–12a · Thu 7a–12a · Fri 7a–12a · Sat 7a–12a · Sun 7a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (773) 764-8961

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

757 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

4.7 · 12 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 757 N Michigan Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (312) 664-8686

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1811 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA

4.4 · 62 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1811 Belvidere Rd. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (847) 244-7550

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

Walgreens, 2440 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

4.3 · 70 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (773) 489-5607

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1627 N Pulaski Rd Walgreens, Chicago, IL 60639, USA

4.3 · 26 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1627 N Pulaski Rd Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (773) 772-5432

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

12700 W Rockland Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, USA

4.3 · 7 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 12700 W Rockland Rd. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–11p · Tue 7a–11p · Wed 7a–11p · Thu 7a–11p · Fri 7a–11p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (847) 615-2088

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

709 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA

4.2 · 71 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 709 N Green Bay Rd. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–12a · Tue 7a–12a · Wed 7a–12a · Thu 7a–12a · Fri 7a–12a · Sat 7a–12a · Sun 7a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (847) 662-8091

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

641 N Clark St Walgreens, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

4.0 · 31 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 641 N Clark St Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (312) 587-1416

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

1114 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

3.1 · 76 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 1114 N Wells St. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–7p · Tue 8a–7p · Wed 8a–7p · Thu 8a–7p · Fri 8a–7p · Sat 9a–6p · Sun 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (312) 640-6100

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Independent studios in North Chicago

Chicago Passport & Visa Services

Local studio

180 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

4.9 · 1,134 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Chicago Passport & Visa Services is a highly rated agency located at 180 N LaSalle St that assists clients with passport and visa processing. Walk-in customers can expect efficient, compliant passport photo services available Monday through Saturday. Those interested in obtaining photos should call for pricing prior to their visit.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–5p · Tue 8:30a–5p · Wed 8:30a–5p · Thu 8:30a–5p · Fri 8:30a–5p · Sat 10a–2p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (312) 925-3278

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Get My Passports - Expedited Passport & Visa Services

Local studio

432 N Clark St Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

4.9 · 237 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Located in North Chicago, Illinois, Get My Passports - Expedited Passport & Visa Services provides specialized travel document assistance and professional passport photography. Walk-in customers can expect efficient photo services during regular weekday and Saturday operating hours. Please call for pricing details before visiting the Clark Street office.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–5p · Tue 8:30a–5p · Wed 8:30a–5p · Thu 8:30a–5p · Fri 8:30a–5p · Sat 10a–2p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (312) 313-4494

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Swift Passport and Visa Services

Local studio

1 E Erie St Suite 525, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

4.8 · 201 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Swift Passport and Visa Services is a travel document agency in North Chicago, Illinois, that provides expedited passport processing and visa services. Walk-in customers can expect professional passport photo services during regular weekday hours from 9 AM to 4 PM. Those interested in having their photos taken should call for pricing prior to visiting the office.

Hours: Mon 9a–4p · Tue 9a–4p · Wed 9a–4p · Thu 9a–4p · Fri 9a–4p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (312) 929-2105

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North Chicago Public Library

Local studio

2100 Argonne Dr, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA

4.6 · 47 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The North Chicago Public Library is a community library in North Chicago, Illinois, that provides passport photo services alongside its standard resources. Walk-in customers can expect a straightforward photo process available Monday through Saturday, with evening hours until 7:45 PM Monday through Thursday. Visitors should call for pricing and to confirm staff availability prior to arriving.

Hours: Mon 9a–7:45p · Tue 9a–7:45p · Wed 9a–7:45p · Thu 9a–7:45p · Fri 9a–4:45p · Sat 9a–4:45p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (847) 689-0125

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Chicago Passport and Visa Photo Services Center, Canadian Passport Photo, Fast Apostille Service

Local studio

7149 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA

4.4 · 81 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Located in North Chicago, the Chicago Passport and Visa Photo Services Center provides specialized passport, visa, and apostille services. Walk-in customers can expect dedicated photo services during regular business hours, though the shop is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. Please call for pricing details prior to your visit.

Hours: Mon 10a–6p · Tue 10a–6p · Wed Closed · Thu 10a–6p · Fri 10a–6p · Sat 10a–3p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (773) 237-6118

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to North Chicago.

Chicago Passport Agency

101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway) 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60605 · About 40 miles south of North Chicago

You can only make an appointment here for life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 calendar days.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, North Chicago edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in North Chicago?

Yes, you are allowed to take your own passport photo in North Chicago as long as it meets all federal guidelines. You can use a smartphone and a digital passport photo service to ensure the background, lighting, and framing are fully compliant. Selfies are strictly prohibited, so you will need a friend or a tripod to take the picture.

What size and format does a U.S. passport photo need to be?

Your U.S. passport photo must be exactly 2 by 2 inches in size. The image must be printed in color on matte or glossy photo-quality paper, and your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.

Can I wear glasses or a hat in my U.S. passport photo?

No, you cannot wear glasses in your U.S. passport photo, even if you wear them daily. Hats and head coverings are also prohibited unless you submit a signed statement verifying they are worn continuously for religious or medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic size and lighting rules are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants' poses and expressions. No other person can be in the photo, so it is often easiest to lay your baby on their back on a plain white sheet in your North Chicago home.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, updated photo every time you apply for or renew your U.S. passport. The State Department requires your photo to have been taken within the last six months to accurately reflect your current appearance.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine passport processing currently takes 4 to 6 weeks, while expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. These timeframes do not include mailing times, which can add up to two additional weeks on each end of the process.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to North Chicago?

The closest regional facility is the Chicago Passport Agency, located downtown on Ida B. Wells Drive. It is about 40 miles south of North Chicago and only accepts appointments for urgent international travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies.

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