GARY, IN · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in Gary, Indiana

Skip the lines and take your passport photo at home with Perfect Passport's convenient service.

Whether you prefer visiting a local pharmacy or taking matters into your own hands, getting a passport photo in Gary is simple. We've listed all the convenient walk-in locations like CVS and Walgreens below. Alternatively, you can use Perfect Passport to snap a compliant photo from the comfort of your own home.

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Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Smartest Choice

With Perfect Passport, you can take your photo from anywhere in Gary using just your smartphone. For only $7.95, our software ensures your picture meets all strict State Department compliance rules before you finalize it. If you prefer physical copies, you can get prints shipped directly to your door for $12.95. Best of all, we offer a full money-back guarantee if your photo is rejected by passport officials.

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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 Gary.

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

National chains

Walgreens Photo

Chain

6097 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

5.0 · 4 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 6097 Broadway. 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–11p · Sun 7a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (219) 980-5223

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2401 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322, USA

4.8 · 4 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2401 Ridge 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: (219) 838-1412

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

6905 Kennedy Ave, Hammond, IN 46323, USA

4.7 · 11 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 6905 Kennedy 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: (219) 844-5034

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2123 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312, USA

4.5 · 15 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2123 E Columbus Dr. 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: (219) 397-6911

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

732 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342, USA

4.5 · 11 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 732 W Old Ridge Rd. 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: (219) 942-8517

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

3500 Central Ave Walgreens, Lake Station, IN 46405, USA

4.4 · 10 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 3500 Central Ave 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: (219) 963-7355

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1225 E Ridge Rd Walgreens, Griffith, IN 46319, USA

4.4 · 5 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1225 E Ridge 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: (219) 838-4280

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

407 W Glen Park Ave, Griffith, IN 46319, USA

4.3 · 10 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 407 W Glen Park Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 6a–12a · Tue 6a–12a · Wed 6a–12a · Thu 6a–12a · Fri 6a–12a · Sat 6a–12a · Sun 6a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (219) 924-2701

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2500 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd, Gary, IN 46404, USA

4.3 · 9 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2500 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd. 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: (219) 949-1055

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

400 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

4.3 · 7 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 400 W Lincoln Hwy. 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: (219) 736-1372

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CVS

Chain

1350 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407, USA

3.8 · 60 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 1350 Broadway. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–9p · Tue 8a–9p · Wed 8a–9p · Thu 8a–9p · Fri 8a–9p · Sat 9a–6p · Sun 10a–6p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (219) 885-6355

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

95 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

3.5 · 129 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 95 81st Ave. 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: (219) 738-1288

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

6001 Central Ave Walgreens, Portage, IN 46368, USA

3.3 · 9 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 6001 Central Ave 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: (219) 762-8030

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Gary.

Chicago Passport Agency

101 Ida B. Wells Drive, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605-1074 · About 30 miles northwest of Gary

Appointments are required and limited to customers with urgent international travel within 14 days or a life-or-death emergency.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Gary edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Gary?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo anywhere in Gary as long as it meets federal guidelines. You just need a white or off-white background, good lighting, and a friend or a tripod to take the shot, as selfies are not permitted.

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

A U.S. passport photo must be exactly 2x2 inches in size. The image must be printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper and feature your head sized between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

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

No, the State Department prohibits wearing eyeglasses in passport photos, even if you wear them daily in Gary. Hats and head coverings are also banned unless you provide a signed statement verifying they are worn daily for religious or medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic size and background rules are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants' expressions and eye contact. You can lay your baby on a plain white blanket or drape a car seat with a white sheet to capture the photo.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, updated photo every time you renew your U.S. passport. The photo must have been taken within the last six months to 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. Keep in mind that mailing times can add up to two weeks on each end of the process, so Indiana residents should plan ahead.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to Gary?

The closest regional facility is the Chicago Passport Agency, located just a short drive or train ride away in downtown Chicago. This agency is strictly for urgent international travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies, and you must schedule an appointment by phone.

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