- Soonest interview (snapshot)Wed Oct 28, 2026, 8:40 AM (local time)
Checked Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC in the CBP scheduler. Slots open and close constantly. - Address10000 West O'Hare Drive, Terminal 5, Lower Level (Arrivals Floor)
Chicago, IL 60666 - Phone(773) 686-2175
- ProgramsGlobal Entry
- Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
Directions from CBP
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. This office will be open on Monday, October 12, 2026 - Columbus Day. 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.
Notes from CBP
Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center is by appointment only. Please be on time for your appointment. Additional family members including minor's wishing to be interviewed on the same day must have their own appointment scheduled. Each applicant must log into their own account and make an appointment. It is only possible to make one (1) appointment per account on the scheduling website. After successfully scheduling an appointment slot, an email from the individual's profile will be sent confirming the appointment for each applicant. ****REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION**** Please note that all Global Entry applicants are required to bring the following documents to their interview. (1) ALL applicants are required to bring their VALID Passport Booklet. Applicants who have additional citizenships are to bring the countries passport(s) if valid. (2) Proof of Residence – If the address on your Driver’s License is not current, please bring another proof of address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, mortgage or lease statement, etc.) (3) U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents are required to bring their Lawful Permanent Resident card (I-551). (4) If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you are required to bring proof of status (e.g., Visa [may be attached to an expired passport], Employment Authorization Form, Form I-797 Notice of Action, Form I-94, Student Sevis Form I-20, etc.).
Shown exactly as published in CBP's scheduler; some notes may be outdated, so call the center if unsure.
Fees
- $120Global Entry, 5 years
- $120NEXUS
- $120SENTRI
- $0Minors applying with a GE parent
Per the CBP fee announcement (effective Oct 1, 2024) and cbp.gov, checked October 28, 2026.
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Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck vs NEXUS vs CLEAR
| Feature | TSA PreCheck | Global Entry | NEXUS | SENTRI | CLEAR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run by | TSA (enroll via IDEMIA, Telos or CLEAR) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | CBP and Canada Border Services Agency | CBP | CLEAR, a private company |
| Fee | $79.75 IDEMIA · $84.95 CLEAR · $85.00 Telos | $120 | $120 | $120 | Set by CLEAR (not a government fee) |
| Valid for | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | Annual membership |
| TSA PreCheck lanes | Yes | Yes, included | Yes, for eligible members | Yes, for eligible members | No: CLEAR verifies ID only; pair with PreCheck |
| Faster re-entry to the U.S. | No | Yes, at participating U.S. airports | Yes, U.S.–Canada | Yes, U.S.–Mexico land border | No |
| In-person step | Short visit for fingerprints and photo | CBP interview, or Enrollment on Arrival | Interview at a NEXUS center | Interview at a SENTRI center | Visit a CLEAR pod |
| Kids | 17 and under ride free with an enrolled parent | No fee for minors when a parent applies or is a member | Apply individually | Apply individually | Per CLEAR's terms |
| Best for | Domestic-only flyers | Anyone flying abroad even occasionally | Frequent U.S.–Canada travel | Frequent U.S.–Mexico driving | Very frequent flyers at CLEAR airports |
Checked October 28, 2026. TSA PreCheck fees and the kids rule: tsa.gov/precheck. Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI ($120 each since Oct 1, 2024; minors free with a parent for Global Entry): CBP fee announcement, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI. CLEAR+ is a private membership; tsa.gov notes CLEAR issues a CLEAR+ code for $134 after PreCheck enrollment. Fees change: confirm before you pay.
Other enrollment centers in Illinois
- Global Entry
Rockford-Chicago International Airport
50 Airport Drive, Chicago Rockford International Airport
Soonest slot: Thu Nov 5, 2026, 11:40 AM (local)
Rockford, IL 61109 - Global Entry
Peoria International Airport
6100 W. Everett M. Dirksen Parkway, International Terminal
No open slot when checked
Peoria, IL 61607 - Global Entry
Chicago Field Office Global Entry Enrollment Ctr
610 S. Canal Street, 6th Floor
Soonest slot: Wed Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM (local)
Chicago, IL 60607 - Global Entry
Moline-Quad Cities
3300 69th avenue
No open slot when checked
Moline, IL 61265
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FAQ
How do I book a Global Entry interview at Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center?
Apply and get conditional approval on ttp.dhs.gov, then pick Chicago O'Hare Global Entry Enrollment Center in the official scheduler. When we checked (Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC), the soonest open slot was Wed Oct 28, 2026, 8:40 AM.
What should I bring to the Global Entry interview?
CBP asks for a valid passport (or a permanent resident card for lawful permanent residents) and a document that proves your current address, such as a driver's license or a utility bill. Check your conditional approval letter for the full list.
Do I have to interview at an enrollment center?
No. Conditionally approved applicants can use Enrollment on Arrival when they return from an international trip at participating airports, with no appointment.
Is Global Entry worth it over TSA PreCheck?
Global Entry costs $120 for 5 years and includes TSA PreCheck, plus faster U.S. customs when you come home from abroad. If you will fly internationally at all in the next 5 years, it is usually the better value; the trade-off is a CBP interview.
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Center details: CBP Trusted Traveler Programs scheduler (location ID 5183), last checked October 28, 2026. Soonest slot checked Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC.