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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 Office501 Belle St |
Aurora Office1325 N. Lake Street |
Belleville Office1670 Lebanon Ave |
Bloomingdale Office230 West Lake Street |
Bloomington Office207 N Williamsburg Dr |
Carbondale Office250 W Cherry |
Champaign Office101 S Country Fair Dr |
Chicago Office4849 N Milwaukee Ave |
Chicago Office77 West Jackson Blvd |
Chicago Office1233 West Adams |
Chicago Office4631 S Ashland Ave |
Chicago Office2127 W Lawrence Ave |
Chicago Office6338 S. Cottage Grove |
Chicago Office9715 S Cottage Grove |
Chicago Office3260 W Fullerton Ave |
Chicago Office8658 S Sacramento Ave |
Chicago Office1279 N Milwaukee Ave |
Chicago Office2416 S Pulaski Road |
Chicago Office5130 West North Avenue |
Chicago Heights Office104 S.halsted Street |
Danville Office400 N. Vermilion St. |
Decatur Office606 W Pershing Rd |
East St Louis Office650 Missouri Ave |
Effingham Office1207 Network Centre Dr |
Elgin Office790 Fletcher Drive |
Evanston Office2116 Green Bay Rd |
Freeport Office4 E Linden St |
Galesburg Office2060 Windish Drive |
Harrisburg Office18 Veterans Drive |
Hillside Office230 North Mannheim Rd |
Joliet Office158 N Scott Street |
Kankakee Office630 E. Oak St. |
Litchfield Office1107 W Ferdon |
Mt Vernon Office105 S 6th Street |
North Riverside Office7222 W Cermak Rd |
Palos Hills Office10718 S Roberts Rd |
Pekin Office2801 Broadway |
Peoria Office815 W Pioneer Parkway |
Peru Office915 Wenzel Rd |
Prospect Heights Office215 South Elmhurst Rd |
Quincy Office2401 Lind Street |
Rock Island Office2350 4th Ave |
Rockford Office502 E Jefferson St |
Springfield Office2715 West Monroe St |
Sterling Office3512 E Lincolnway |
Waukegan Office1930 N Lewis Ave |
West Frankfort Office1005 Factory Outlet Dr |
Woodridge Office7440 Providence Dr |
Woodstock Office2450 Lake Shore Dr |
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: