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How To Apply for Disability in Illinois

 

Each individual state typically follows the same procedures throughout the application process for either of the main two disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, most states have varying populations, wait times, chances for approval, official offices, etc. This article lists Illinois-specific information and resources.

To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Illinois, click here.
 

File for Disability in Illinois

There are three ways to initially apply for Social Security Disability benefits. You can apply online, over the telephone, or in-person.

  • Online: You can apply online at ssa.gov.
  • Telephone: You can apply over the telephone by calling the SSA's toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
  • In-person: You can apply in-person at your local Social Security field office. Find your local Illinois office here.

 

State Statistics

The following information is about Social Security Disability in Illinois.

Resident Population 8,115,187
Percentage of Population on SSI 2.2%
Percentage of Population on SSDI 4.0%
Average Monthly SSI Payment $532.45
Average Monthly SSDI Payment $1,111.32

 

Appeal Hearings in Illinois

There are 6 hearing offices located throughout the state of Illinois as well as 71 administrative law judges (ALJs) who attend Social Security Disability hearings. Illinois' general hearing statistics closely resemble the national averages.

 

Illinois National
Avg. Hearing Wait Time 14.8 Months 14.8 Months
Average Processing Time 493 Days 490 Days
Cases Approved 41% 43%
Cases Denied 38% 37%
Cases Dismissed 21% 19%

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Suffering from a disabling condition may cause someone to have difficulty with finding and maintaining employment. The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) of Illinois provides help these people with disabilities by helping them find and keep suitable jobs in the labor market. If an individual is already receiving benefits from one of the two disability programs, he or she already qualifies for VR services. Check out our Illinois VR Offices page or contact the administrative offices below to find your local VR office.

Illinois Department of Human Resources

DHS.WEBBITS@ILLINOIS.GOV

Springfield Office
100 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, Illinois 62762
1-800-843-6154
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Chicago Office
401 South Clinton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
1-800-843-6154
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR

There are 49 Social Security Field offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 5 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to help the disabled residents of Illinois.

If you have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability application process or want to know the status of your application, please contact your relevant office below.

Illinois Social Security Field Offices

Alton Office

501 Belle St
Alton IL 62002
(618) 463-6568

Aurora Office

1325 N. Lake Street
Aurora IL 60506
(630) 264-2683

Belleville Office

1670 Lebanon Ave
Belleville IL 62221
1-877-405-0471

Bloomingdale Office

230 West Lake Street
Bloomingdale IL 60108
1-800-772-1213

Bloomington Office

207 N Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington IL 61704
(309) 662-1836

Carbondale Office

250 W Cherry
Carbondale IL 62901
(618) 457-3618

Champaign Office

101 S Country Fair Dr
Champaign IL 61821
(217) 398-5399

Chicago Office

4849 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago IL 60630
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

77 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago IL 60604
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

1233 West Adams
Chicago IL 60607
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

4631 S Ashland Ave
Chicago IL 60609
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

2127 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago IL 60625
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

6338 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago IL 60637
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

9715 S Cottage Grove
Chicago IL 60628
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

3260 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago IL 60647
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

8658 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago IL 60652
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

1279 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago IL 60642
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

2416 S Pulaski Road
Chicago IL 60623
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Office

5130 West North Avenue
Chicago IL 60639
1-800-772-1213

Chicago Heights Office

104 S.halsted Street
Chicago Heights IL 60411
1-800-772-1213

Danville Office

400 N. Vermilion St.
Danville IL 61832
(866) 331-5394

Decatur Office

606 W Pershing Rd
Decatur IL 62526
(217) 875-9170

East St Louis Office

650 Missouri Ave
East St Louis IL 62201
(618) 482-9110

Effingham Office

1207 Network Centre Dr
Effingham IL 62401
(217) 347-7186

Elgin Office

790 Fletcher Drive
Elgin IL 60123
(847) 742-5096

Evanston Office

2116 Green Bay Rd
Evanston IL 60201
1-800-772-1213

Freeport Office

4 E Linden St
Freeport IL 61032
(815) 235-3138

Galesburg Office

2060 Windish Drive
Galesburg IL 61401
(309) 344-2141

Harrisburg Office

18 Veterans Drive
Harrisburg IL 62946
(618) 253-7685

Hillside Office

230 North Mannheim Rd
Hillside IL 60162
1-800-772-1213

Joliet Office

158 N Scott Street
Joliet IL 60432
(815) 740-2020

Kankakee Office

630 E. Oak St.
Kankakee IL 60901
(815) 937-3245

Litchfield Office

1107 W Ferdon
Litchfield IL 62056
(217) 324-2234

Mt Vernon Office

105 S 6th Street
Mt Vernon IL 62864
(866) 931-2549

North Riverside Office

7222 W Cermak Rd
North Riverside IL 60546
1-800-772-1213

Palos Hills Office

10718 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills IL 60465
1-800-772-1213

Pekin Office

2801 Broadway
Pekin IL 61554
(309) 347-6622

Peoria Office

815 W Pioneer Parkway
Peoria IL 61615
1-877-319-6039

Peru Office

915 Wenzel Rd
Peru IL 61354
(815) 223-5422

Prospect Heights Office

215 South Elmhurst Rd
Prospect Heights IL 60070
1-800-772-1213

Quincy Office

2401 Lind Street
Quincy IL 62301
(217) 224-8902

Rock Island Office

2350 4th Ave
Rock Island IL 61201
(309) 793-5852

Rockford Office

502 E Jefferson St
Rockford IL 61107
(815) 987-4322

Springfield Office

2715 West Monroe St
Springfield IL 62704
(217) 862-6651

Sterling Office

3512 E Lincolnway
Sterling IL 61081
(815) 625-7301

Waukegan Office

1930 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan IL 60085
1-800-772-1213

West Frankfort Office

1005 Factory Outlet Dr
West Frankfort IL 62896
(618) 937-2431

Woodridge Office

7440 Providence Dr
Woodridge IL 60517
(630) 852-2831

Woodstock Office

2450 Lake Shore Dr
Woodstock IL 60098
(815) 338-3751

 

Illinois Disability Determination Services

Springfield Office of Determination Services

100 North First Street
PO Box 19250
Springfield, IL 62794-92500
Phone: 800-225-3607
 

Illinois Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

Chicago Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Citadel Building, 25th Floor
131 S. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: (866) 964-1719
Fax: (312) 263-7418
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6914
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

ILLINOIS: Chicago (Back of the Yards), Chicago (East), Chicago (Lawndale), Chicago (Loop), Chicago (Near Northwest), Chicago (Near Southwest), Chicago (South), Chicago (Southeast), Chicago (West)

 

Evanston Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Northwestern University Research Park
1033 University Place, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60201
Telephone: (866) 336-6051
Fax: (847) 869-6121
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6920
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

ILLINOIS: Chicago (North), Chicago (Northwest), Evanston, Freeport, Mt. Prospect, Rockford, Sterling, Waukegan, Woodstock

 

Oak Brook Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 201
2301 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Telephone: (866) 964-7344
Fax: (630) 954-2995
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6912
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

ILLINOIS: Aurora, Bloomingdale, Elgin, Hillside, North Riverside, Woodridge

 

Orland Park Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

15401 South 94th Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
Telephone: (877) 490-9530
Fax: (708) 675-3300
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6915
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

ILLINOIS: Chicago Heights, Chicago SW Suburbs, Danville, Joliet, Kankakee, Palos Hills, Peru

 

Peoria Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

3328 W. Willow Knolls Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
Telephone: (866) 726-8293
Fax: (309) 689-9782
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6918
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

ILLINOIS: Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Galesburg, Pekin, Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield and IOWA: Davenport