The Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Chicago is a career consular post of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Chicago, Illinois; it serves Bosnian citizens and travellers in its consular district. Bosnia and Herzegovina is represented in Washington, D.C., by the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United States.
Contact Details
| Address | 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 750, Chicago, IL 60611, United States |
| Telephone | +1 312-951-1245 |
| Fax | +1 312-951-1043 |
| Website | www.cgbhchicago.com |
| Consul General | Tatjana Telić |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
Hours shown: working hours with clients, according to the foreign ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- The ministry lists these hours with the time-zone label “GMT −07:00”, although Chicago is on Central Time; confirm the hours by phone before visiting.
- Location: The consulate general is in the Magnificent Mile area of Chicago, Illinois, about 1.7 km in a straight line from the centre of Chicago; the nearest large airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 16 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Chicago
The consul general is Tatjana Telić, according to the foreign ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the only career consular post of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United States listed by the foreign ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo (ba.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Other consulates in Chicago
30 other countries are represented in Chicago, among them: Brazil (consulate general), Canada (consulate general), Chile (consulate general), Colombia (consulate general), Costa Rica (consulate), Czech Republic (consulate general), Denmark (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (consulate general), El Salvador (consulate general), France (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Haiti (consulate general), Hungary (consulate general), Ireland (consulate general), Italy (consulate general), Mexico (consulate general), Netherlands (consulate general), North Macedonia (consulate general). The full list of all 31 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The dates of the US federal holidays are published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bosnian citizens should call the consulate general on +1 312-951-1245. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Bosnia and Herzegovina can contact the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo.
Diplomatic missions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United States
Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United States
Measured in a straight line from Chicago, the nearest other Bosnian office is the Embassy in Washington, D.C. (about 960 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Chicago.
- Washington, D.C. (960 km) – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United States
- Chicago – Consulate General (this page)
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Details checked on 22 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – diplomatic-consular offices in the world (entry “USA – Consulate General Chicago”) (accessed 22 October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), www.cgbhchicago.com.
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