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The Chicago consulate serves Guatemalans across the entire Midwest — Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio (parts), and the Dakotas. Chicago is home to one of the oldest established Guatemalan communities in the US, concentrated in the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods and suburbs like Aurora and Waukegan.
Quick summary: Downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue, Monday-Friday service, MINEX appointments, serves 8+ Midwest states, mobile operations to Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Indianapolis.
Contact & Location
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2010, Chicago, IL 60601 |
| Phone | (312) 332-1587 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nearest CTA | Lake (Red/Green/Orange/Purple/Brown), Randolph (Pink/Green), Millennium Station (Metra) |
| Parking | Paid garages ($25-45/day); no free parking downtown |
Jurisdiction
The Chicago consulate’s territory is the entire US Midwest:
- Illinois — all, with the largest concentration in Chicago, Aurora, Waukegan
- Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Madison (mobile consulate visits)
- Iowa — Des Moines, Marshalltown (large Guatemalan meatpacking community)
- Indiana — Indianapolis, Fort Wayne
- Michigan — Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Minnesota — Minneapolis, St. Paul, Worthington
- Ohio (northern) — shared with the closest East Coast consulate; check before traveling
- North/South Dakota — mobile consulate visits
Services and Fees (2026)
| Service | Cost (USD) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Passport renewal (standard) | $57 | 6 weeks |
| Passport renewal (expedited) | $125 | 2-3 weeks |
| DPI renewal | $55-$85 | 6-8 weeks |
| Birth certificate | $10-$25 | 1-2 weeks |
| Apostille | $15-$35 | Same day - 1 week |
| Power of attorney | $25-$75 | Same day |
| Consular ID | $20-$35 | Same day |
Money orders and cashier’s checks only.
Mobile Consulate Stops
Chicago runs heavy mobile operations across its eight-state territory:
- Milwaukee, WI — 4-6 visits per year
- Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN — 4-6 visits per year
- Detroit, MI — 3-4 visits per year
- Indianapolis, IN — 2-3 visits per year
- Des Moines, IA — 2-3 visits per year (strong Guatemalan community in central Iowa)
- Marshalltown, IA — 2-3 visits per year (meatpacking workers)
- Worthington, MN — 2 visits per year
- Omaha, NE — 1-2 visits per year
Tips for Midwest Guatemalans
- Downtown parking is expensive — take Metra from the suburbs, CTA from within Chicago
- Winter hours sometimes shift — snow closures are rare but possible in January-February
- Mobile consulates fill up fast in the smaller Midwest cities — check Facebook announcements immediately
- Pilsen and Little Village have many money-order options near the Guatemalan bakeries and markets
- Bring ID and appointment printout — security is standard downtown office building
Related Guides
- DPI from USA Complete Guide — Full DPI renewal walkthrough
- Passport from USA — Passport step-by-step
- All US Guatemalan Consulates — Full directory
- New York Consulate — East Coast hub
- Houston Consulate — Texas and Gulf Coast
- Los Angeles Consulate — West Coast hub
- Miami Consulate — Florida hub
- Remittances — Send money home from the Midwest
- Returning to Guatemala — Repatriation guide
Information verified April 2026. Always confirm hours and fees directly with the consulate.
