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Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center Wait Time (Chicago, IL)
10000 West O'Hare Drive, Terminal 5, Lower Level (Arrivals Floor)Chicago, IL 60666
(773) 686-2175
Next available interview:
That's about 3 days out — Very short for a Global Entry enrollment center.
Updated hourly from the live CBP scheduler.
How Chicago compares
Across the 135 enrollment centers we track, the median wait for the next open Global Entry interview is 3 days. Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center is currently right at the median, which ranks it #40 of 113 centers with open slots.
Other centers in IL: Rockford-Chicago International Airport (11d), Peoria International Airport (no slots listed), Chicago Field Office Global Entry Enrollment Ctr (3d), Chicago Mobile Event (no slots listed), Moline-Quad Cities (32d).
Upcoming open slots at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center
Slots shown are those visible in the CBP scheduler at our last check. Open slots are often claimed within minutes of appearing.
Get a text the moment a new slot opens at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center — don't refresh the CBP site manually.
Get SMS AlertsCenters with shorter waits right now
If you can travel, these centers currently show earlier openings than Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center. Many applicants book a slot at a center a few hours away rather than wait months locally.
- Laredo Enrollment Center — Laredo, TX: 1 days (October 31)
- Houlton Enrollment Center — Houlton, ME: 1 days (October 31)
- JFK International Global Entry EC — Jamaica, NY: 1 days (October 31)
- Washington Dulles International Global Entry EC — Sterling, VA: 1 days (October 31)
- Miami International Global Entry EC — Miami, FL: 1 days (October 31)
Finding Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center
Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM Mon - Fri. *Please note – Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center location is by appointment only. Please be on time for your appointment. The office is closed on SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. The Enrollment Center is located at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 5, Lower Level. Park at Terminal 5 parking lot D. Take the stairs/elevator down to the lower level (arrivals). Turn Left and look for the Global Entry sign just past McDonalds, follow it to Carousel 12 and you will see the Global Entry Enrollment sign on the wall. Check in at the window through the doorway.
Directions as published by CBP for this enrollment center. Confirm at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before travelling — facilities and access routes do change.
Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center: common questions
How long is the wait for a Global Entry interview at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center?
The earliest interview slot currently showing at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center is Monday, November 2, 2026, roughly 3 days out. The median across the 135 centers we track is 3 days. This figure changes throughout the day as slots are booked and cancelled; we refresh it hourly from CBP's scheduler.
Can I get an earlier Global Entry appointment somewhere other than Chicago?
Yes. Laredo Enrollment Center (Laredo, TX) is showing 1 days, Houlton Enrollment Center (Houlton, ME) is showing 1 days, JFK International Global Entry EC (Jamaica, NY) is showing 1 days. Any enrollment center can process your interview regardless of where you live, so applicants often book at a center within driving distance rather than waiting months locally.
Why do Global Entry slots at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center disappear so quickly?
Open slots at a given center are shared across every applicant watching the CBP scheduler, and cancellations are released continuously rather than on a schedule. A slot that opens at 2am is often gone before most people check in the morning, which is why manually refreshing rarely works and automated monitoring does.
Do I need an appointment at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center, or can I use Enrollment on Arrival?
If you are conditionally approved and have an upcoming international arrival, Enrollment on Arrival lets you complete the interview at a participating airport without a scheduled appointment. Availability varies by airport and is set by CBP, so confirm current participation at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before relying on it. Otherwise you need a booked interview slot.
Where is Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center located?
Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center is at 10000 West O'Hare Drive, Terminal 5, Lower Level (Arrivals Floor), Chicago, IL 60666. The center's listed phone number is (773) 686-2175. Addresses and access arrangements are set by CBP and occasionally change, so confirm at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before travelling.