Most (if not all) of the time we've faced this : the folks at Chicago consulate do not pick up phone. I'm putting here some information which may come in handy in regards to such a situation.
Phones :
312-595-0405 312-595-0409 312-595-0413 312-595-0414 312-595-0415
Probability of getting somebody on these numbers is close to zero. However if you get the recorded message, it is possible to reach an extension if you know it. Here is a list of extensions. At least you may leave a voice mail at the right department. Not all extensions will offer that though!
Extn 242 : A person with great non-co-operation picked up phone here.
Extn 244 : It says it is the extension meant for OCI. Says to leave your message.
Extn 245 : Voice mail in a male voive. It says to e-mail pic at indianconsulate dot com
Extn 246 : Goes to mail box.
Extn 235 : SC refered by a lady who pick up the 13 no.
Extn 227 : Says Miscellaneous service.
Extn 225 : New Passport, visa, Mailing enquiry
E-mails :
pic at indianconsulate dot com and
cci at indianconsulate dot com
You may get a reply in 3-4 days if you keep e-mailing. So plan ahead.
It says you can send an e-mail by visiting this site.
Fax :
All these three no.s seem to work.
312-595-0416 312-595-0417 312-595-0418
Other info : All Indian Citizens, OCI/PIO holders can invoke the RTI law to get information. Good to be aware of this option too. Information is here at
The page says only Indian citizens can invoke RTI but if you read more about the act (not in that website) it says OCIs and PIOs are eligible too to invoke RTI.
Disclaimer : This information is posted for purpose of general sharing only. Use it at your own risk. Poster does not take any responsibility.
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Phones :
312-595-0405 312-595-0409 312-595-0413 312-595-0414 312-595-0415
Probability of getting somebody on these numbers is close to zero. However if you get the recorded message, it is possible to reach an extension if you know it. Here is a list of extensions. At least you may leave a voice mail at the right department. Not all extensions will offer that though!
Extn 242 : A person with great non-co-operation picked up phone here.
Extn 244 : It says it is the extension meant for OCI. Says to leave your message.
Extn 245 : Voice mail in a male voive. It says to e-mail pic at indianconsulate dot com
Extn 246 : Goes to mail box.
Extn 235 : SC refered by a lady who pick up the 13 no.
Extn 227 : Says Miscellaneous service.
Extn 225 : New Passport, visa, Mailing enquiry
E-mails :
pic at indianconsulate dot com and
cci at indianconsulate dot com
You may get a reply in 3-4 days if you keep e-mailing. So plan ahead.
It says you can send an e-mail by visiting this site.
Fax :
All these three no.s seem to work.
312-595-0416 312-595-0417 312-595-0418
Other info : All Indian Citizens, OCI/PIO holders can invoke the RTI law to get information. Good to be aware of this option too. Information is here at
The page says only Indian citizens can invoke RTI but if you read more about the act (not in that website) it says OCIs and PIOs are eligible too to invoke RTI.
Disclaimer : This information is posted for purpose of general sharing only. Use it at your own risk. Poster does not take any responsibility.
Also
Existing forum rules did not allow me to post URL link