Social Security offices in Illinois by city
Hearing offices in Illinois
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Citadel Building, 19th Floor, 131 S. Dearborn, Chicago 60603 (866) 964-1719 | 9.8 mo | 54% |
| Chicago | 6th Floor, 600 West Madison Street, Chicago 60661-2406 (877) 768-5681 | — | 55% |
| Evanston | Northwestern University Research Park, 1033 University Place, Suite 200, Evanston 60201 (866) 336-6051 | 8.4 mo | 61% |
| Oak Brook | Suite 201, 2301 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook 60523 (866) 964-7344 | 8.8 mo | 60% |
| Orland Park | 15401 South 94th Avenue, Orland Park 60462 (877) 490-9530 | 8.5 mo | 43% |
| Peoria | 3328 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria 61614 (866) 726-8293 | 8.2 mo | 58% |
Illinois Disability Determination Services
The Bureau of Disability Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-225-3607 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Illinois
The appeal path in Illinois
- Initial claim: decided by Bureau of Disability Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Illinois hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Illinois?
SSA lists 6 hearing offices in Illinois: Chicago, Chicago, Evanston, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Peoria.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Illinois?
Judges at Illinois hearing offices approved 54% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Illinois?
SSA lists 47 Social Security field offices in Illinois, in 38 cities.
Which Illinois hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Peoria office had the shortest average processing time in Illinois: 250 days (about 8.2 months).
Who decides disability claims in Illinois?
The Bureau of Disability Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-225-3607. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.