5 ranked AME offices near Chicago and ORD, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in Chicago should not be hard. We ranked 5 offices near ORD and downtown Chicago to help you pick one. The list uses Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. Some offices are aviation-focused. Others are local clinics that show up in AME searches. Always call first to confirm the office holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.
A flight physical starts online. Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 in MedXPress and bring the confirmation number. The application stays valid for 60 days. Answering falsely is a federal offense. Only an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner can issue a certificate. If you are unsure about a clinic, check the FAA Designee Locator or call the office before you book.
Ranked first. This aviation-focused medical examiner is in Chicago, about 0.4 miles from downtown. Pilots rated the office 5.0 from 161 Google reviews. Call the office for the current fee and to confirm it handles your class. The ranking uses public Google data, not FAA endorsement.
Ranked second. This aviation-focused medical clinic is in Chicago, about 3.9 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays plus Saturday. Pilots rated it 4.4 from 21 Google reviews. Call to confirm class availability and the current price. The ranking uses public Google data, not FAA endorsement.
Ranked third. This physical examination center is in Chicago, about 13.1 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. Pilots rated it 5.0 from 13 Google reviews.
Ranked fourth. This aviation-focused medical clinic is in Des Plaines, about 15 miles from downtown. It has no Google rating or reviews listed, so call the office to ask about hours, fees, and class availability. Confirm it holds a current FAA designation before you book.
Ranked fifth. This medical clinic is in Chicago, about 9.5 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays plus Saturday. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. Pilots rated it 3.5 from 13 Google reviews.
Listings come from public Google Maps data. Ratings and hours can change. Confirm the examiner holds a current FAA designation on the FAA Designee Locator. Spot an error? Tell us.
Start with the FAA Designee Locator to find current AMEs near ORD or downtown Chicago. You can also use this list, but call the office first to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class. Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 in MedXPress before the exam and bring the confirmation number. The application stays valid for 60 days.
There is no public salary figure we can confirm. AMEs set their own fees, and prices vary by city and class. Pilots should call the office for the current price. Do not assume a price from a website or an old review. Ask what the fee covers, such as the exam, paperwork, or a follow-up visit.
Only an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner can issue an FAA medical certificate. The FAA sets the rules for who can apply and how designations are granted. We cannot confirm the full steps here. If you are a physician interested in the role, check the FAA website or contact the FAA directly for current requirements.
We do not have confirmed data on the current commissioner of aviation in Chicago. This page is about finding an AME near ORD, not city government. For the current commissioner, check the Chicago Department of Aviation website or call the department. For FAA medical questions, use the FAA Designee Locator or ask your AME.