Looking for passport photos in Chicago? Here are all your options — and a faster, cheaper way to get it done without leaving home.
Create Your Photo in 2 Minutes — No Store NeededThese are the main options for in-person passport photos in Chicago:
| Location | Cost | Wait Time | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | $15.99 | Usually 15–30 min | Photo paper only |
| CVS Pharmacy | $16.99 | Usually 15–30 min | Photo paper only |
| USPS Post Office | $15.00 | Usually 15–30 min | Photo paper only |
| Jewel-Osco | $11.99 | Usually 15–30 min | Photo paper only |
| FedEx Office | $13.99 | Usually 15–30 min | Photo paper only |
| PassportSnap (at home) | Much cheaper | 2 minutes | Print + Digital |
PassportSnap creates a compliant US passport photo from home in 2 minutes — accepted by the State Department, guaranteed.
Create Your Passport Photo — FreeWhether you get your passport photo at Walgreens on the Upper West Side or CVS in Chicago, the photo must meet these US State Department requirements:
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
White or off-white — no shadows
1 – 1⅜ inches from chin to crown
Not permitted since 2016
White wall, good lighting, neutral expression. Takes 5 minutes to set up.
AI crops, background-corrects, and verifies compliance on your device.
Print at your local Walgreens photo lab for $0.35 — or submit digitally for online applications.
Accepted by all major passport agencies or money back.
Faster than driving anywhere. Do it at home right now.
Your photo never leaves your device. No cloud uploads.
A fraction of the cost of any photo store or service.