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Apply through the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website. You'll pay a $120 fee for 5 years of membership.
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Most people get conditional approval in 1-4 weeks. During busy seasons, it can take 6-8 weeks.
⚠️ Important: Triple-check your passport info matches exactly. Even a missing middle initial can cause weeks of delays.
Once conditionally approved, schedule your interview at Chicago O'Hare Enrollment Center (ORD).
📋 Documents to bring:
Appointments constantly open up from cancellations. We monitor 24/7 and text you instantly when a slot appears.
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.
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.).
Make sure to bring the following documents to your Global Entry interview at Chicago O'Hare Enrollment Center (ORD):
Follow these tips for a smooth Global Entry interview experience:
Chicago O'Hare Enrollment Center (ORD) currently has no open appointment slots listed on the DHS scheduler, though cancellations open up throughout the day.
Apply online through the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website (ttp.cbp.dhs.gov) and pay the $120 five-year membership fee. Once you receive conditional approval, you can schedule your in-person interview.
Bring your valid passport, a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license), proof of current residence, and your Permanent Resident Card if applicable.
Global Entry Alerts monitors Chicago O'Hare Enrollment Center (ORD) 24/7 and sends instant SMS notifications the moment a cancellation slot opens up. 85% of our users book an earlier interview within 10 days.
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