SSA Office of Hearings Operations · Office Code T0Q
Chicago, IL National Hearing Center
Where Is the Chicago, IL National Hearing Center, and Who Does It Serve?
The Chicago, IL National Hearing Center is part of SSA's Office of Hearings Operations, at 6th Floor, 600 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661-2406, phone (877) 768-5681. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Field offices served
- 0
- Phone
- (877) 768-5681
- Hours
- 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Address and Contact
6th Floor, 600 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60661-2406
Call (877) 768-5681 for the Chicago, IL National Hearing CenterDirections
Fax: (833) 796-0383
From SSA's Hearing Office Locator, checked October 6, 2026. Hearings may also be held by phone or video, or at other sites.
How a Case Reaches This Office
Disability and other benefit appeals start with a reconsideration. If that's denied, you can ask for a hearing before an administrative law judge, and the case goes to the hearing office that serves your field office. Hearing Offices and Appeals explains each step.
Other Hearing Offices Nearby
- Chicago, IL Hearing Officeabout 1 miles
- Evanston, IL Hearing Officeabout 12 miles
- Oak Brook, IL Hearing Officeabout 17 miles
- Orland Park, IL Hearing Officeabout 22 miles
Chicago, IL National Hearing Center: Questions and Answers
How Do You Request a Hearing?
SSA gives you 60 days after you receive the decision you're appealing to ask for a hearing. You can request it online, by mail with SSA's forms, or by calling or writing to your local Social Security office. SSA then sends the request to a hearing office.
What Is the Phone Number for the Chicago, IL National Hearing Center?
SSA lists (877) 768-5681, and (833) 796-0383 as the fax number. For general questions, SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.
What Is the Nearest Other Hearing Office?
The Chicago, IL Hearing Office, about 1 miles away.