Alton Aurora Belleville Bloomingdale Bloomington Carbondale Champaign Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Heights Danville Decatur East St Louis Effingham Elgin Evanston Freeport Galesburg Harrisburg Hillside Joliet Kankakee Litchfield Mount Prospect Mount Vernon North Riverside Palos Hills Pekin Peoria Peru Quincy Rock Island Rockford Springfield Sterling Waukegan West Frankfort Woodridge Woodstock How to apply for disability at an Illinois SSA office Frequently asked questions: Resources > Disability help by state Disability help by state SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in Illinois Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published October 2, 2023 Updated October 5, 2023 7 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience, and have helped over 10,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.

Why trust us? When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number or visiting their website.

But sometimes your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.

We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in Illinois — plus their hours, phone numbers, and fax numbers.

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501 Belle St Rm 103 Federal Bldg

Alton, IL 62002

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 285-6006

Fax Number: (833) 950-3115

Aurora

1325 N Lake St

Aurora, IL 60506

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 274-5412

Fax Number: (833) 950-3109

Belleville

1670 Lebanon Ave Lake Christine Center

Belleville, IL 62221

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0471

Fax Number: (833) 580-0167

Bloomingdale

230 West Lake St

Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 845-1577

Fax Number: (833) 950-3451

Bloomington

207 N Williamsburg Dr

Bloomington, IL 61704

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-4640

Fax Number: (833) 950-3107

Carbondale

250 W Cherry St Rm 104

Carbondale, IL 62901

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 714-0377

Fax Number: (833) 950-3441

Champaign

101 S Country Fair Dr

Champaign, IL 61821

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 819-2593

Fax Number: (833) 950-2810

Chicago

2127 W Lawrence Ave

Chicago, IL 60625

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 409-8426

Fax Number: (833) 950-2806

Chicago

2416 S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, IL 60623

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 531-4698

Fax Number: (833) 950-2184

Chicago

3260 W Fullerton Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 456-9540

Fax Number: (833) 950-3113

Chicago

4631 S Ashland Ave

Chicago, IL 60609

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 897-0608

Fax Number: (833) 902-2646

Chicago

4849 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 600

Chicago, IL 60630

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 748-7667

Fax Number: (833) 950-3433

Chicago

5130 West North Ave

Chicago, IL 60639

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 614-4761

Fax Number: (833) 950-2804

Chicago

605 W Washington Blvd

Chicago, IL 60661

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 563-3899

Fax Number: (833) 787-1783

Chicago

6338 S Cottage Grove Ave

Chicago, IL 60637

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 402-0824

Fax Number: (833) 950-2802

Chicago

9443 S Western Ave

Chicago, IL 60643

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 409-8427

Fax Number: (833) 950-2808

Chicago

9715 S Cottage Grove

Chicago, IL 60628

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 397-3107

Fax Number: (833) 950-3435

Chicago Heights

104 S Halsted St

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 274-5413

Fax Number: (833) 950-3111

Danville

400 N Vermilion St

Danville, IL 61832

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-5394

Fax Number: (833) 950-2794

Decatur

606 W Pershing Rd

Decatur, IL 62526

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 619-4773

Fax Number: (833) 950-3105

East St Louis

650 Missouri Ave Rm 104 Federal Bldg

East St Louis, IL 62201

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 700-4849

Fax Number: (833) 436-4144

Effingham

1207 Network Centre Dr Ste 2

Effingham, IL 62401

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 213-5288

Fax Number: (833) 950-3449

790 Fletcher Dr Ste 100

Elgin, IL 60123

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0435

Fax Number: (833) 950-3437

Evanston

2116 Green Bay Rd

Evanston, IL 60201

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 371-0791

Fax Number: (833) 950-3101

Freeport

4 E Linden St

Freeport, IL 61032

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 628-1591

Fax Number: (833) 950-3447

Galesburg

2060 Windish Dr

Galesburg, IL 61401

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 414-9166

Fax Number: (833) 950-3103

Harrisburg

18 Veterans Dr

Harrisburg, IL 62946

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 366-3980

Fax Number: (833) 950-2798

Hillside

230 North Mannheim Rd

Hillside, IL 60162

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-6290

Fax Number: (833) 950-3099

Joliet

552 Houbolt Rd

Joliet, IL 60431

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 783-7302

Fax Number: (833) 950-2796

Kankakee

630 E Oak St

Kankakee, IL 60901

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 807-8801

Fax Number: (833) 950-3439

Litchfield

1107 W Ferdon

Litchfield, IL 62056

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 319-3077

Fax Number: (833) 950-3057

Mount Prospect

705 North Wheeling Rd

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 931-8350

Fax Number: (833) 950-3733

Mount Vernon

105 S 6Th St Federal Building

Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 931-2549

Fax Number: (833) 950-2792

North Riverside

7222 W Cermak Rd Rm 600

North Riverside, IL 60546

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 518-0226

Fax Number: (833) 950-3097

Palos Hills

10718 S Roberts Rd

Palos Hills, IL 60465

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-4568

Fax Number: (833) 950-3059

2801 Brdway

Pekin, IL 61554

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0499

Fax Number: (833) 950-3061

Peoria

815 W Pioneer Parkway

Peoria, IL 61615

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 319-6039

Fax Number: (833) 950-2502

915 Wenzel Rd

Peru, IL 61354

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 245-0640

Fax Number: (833) 950-3445

Quincy

2401 Lind St

Quincy, IL 62301

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 279-5999

Fax Number: (833) 950-2508

Rock Island

2350 4Th Ave

Rock Island, IL 61201

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 414-9166

Fax Number: (833) 950-2506

Rockford

502 E Jefferson St

Rockford, IL 61107

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 628-6570

Fax Number: (833) 950-2800

Springfield

3112 Constitution Dr

Springfield, IL 62704

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 279-9504

Fax Number: (833) 950-2504

Sterling

3512 E Lincolnway Ste C

Sterling, IL 61081

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 789-1093

Fax Number: (833) 950-3443

Waukegan

1930 N Lewis Ave

Waukegan, IL 60087

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 320-0960

Fax Number: (833) 950-2510

West Frankfort

1005 Factory Outlet Dr

West Frankfort, IL 62896

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 223-8869

Fax Number: (833) 950-3707

Woodridge

7440 Providence Dr

Woodridge, IL 60517

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 303-2724

Fax Number: (833) 950-2770

Woodstock

2450 Lake Shore Dr

Woodstock, IL 60098

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-7828

Fax Number: (833) 950-3063

How to apply for disability at an Illinois SSA office

If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, applying in person at an SSA office is helpful. While SSA agents won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.

We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here , which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application , and taking some notes on your medical situation.

You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:

Frequently asked questions:

What time do SSA offices open in Illinois?

Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.

When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in Illinois?

While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment or avoiding these peak hours when visiting your local field office.

Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA office?

The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022 . They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.

Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?

If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.

What SSA office do I go to?

Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.

Do SSA offices have drop boxes?

Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.

Related resources for disability applicants in Illinois

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