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Galesburg, IL Social Security office at 2060 Windish Dr, 61401

2060 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401

Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026

The Galesburg Social Security office is one of 47 field offices in Illinois, serving Knox County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Galesburg and 111 nearby communities, roughly 149,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Rock Island, about 39 miles away.

nearby towns served
111
people in service area
149K
to next-nearest office
39 mi
offices in Illinois
47
county
Knox County

Address

2060 Windish Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401

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Phone

National:
1-800-772-1213
TTY:
1-309-344-3241
Fax: (833) 950-3103

Galesburg office hours

Hours below

Open 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.

Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Before you visit

  • Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (877) 405-7659 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
  • Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
  • Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
  • Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Directions to the Galesburg office

Located in Hawthorne Cntr in Northern Galesburg.(on Former State Hospital Grounds off N.seminary St-behind Watson Funeral Home).

Galesburg office location

40.96987, -90.36214 View on OpenStreetMap →

Services at the Galesburg Social Security office

Staff at the Galesburg office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:

  • Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
  • Change your name on your Social Security record
  • Update direct deposit and mailing address
  • Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
  • Get help enrolling in Medicare
  • Check the status of an application or appeal

Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Galesburg office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town Closest office Distance
Galesburg City, IL Galesburg office 1.6 mi
East Galesburg, IL Galesburg office 3.1 mi
Henderson, IL Galesburg office 3.8 mi
Henderson (Township), IL Galesburg office 3.8 mi
Galesburg (Township), IL Galesburg office 4.8 mi
Knox, IL Galesburg office 5.8 mi
Wataga, IL Galesburg office 5.8 mi
Knoxville, IL Galesburg office 5.9 mi
Sparta, IL Galesburg office 6.1 mi
Coldbrook, IL Galesburg office 7.5 mi
Kelly, IL Galesburg office 8.1 mi
Cedar, IL Galesburg office 9.1 mi
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Nearby town Closest office Distance
Rio Township, IL Galesburg office 9.6 mi
Cameron, IL Galesburg office 9.8 mi
Rio, IL Galesburg office 9.8 mi
Oneida, IL Galesburg office 10 mi
North Henderson, IL Galesburg office 10.1 mi
Ontario, IL Galesburg office 10.8 mi
Floyd, IL Galesburg office 11.2 mi
Gilson, IL Galesburg office 11.2 mi
Oak Run, IL Galesburg office 11.3 mi
Persifer, IL Galesburg office 11.3 mi
Abingdon, IL Galesburg office 11.6 mi
Copley, IL Galesburg office 11.7 mi
North Henderson Township, IL Galesburg office 11.7 mi
Alexis, IL Galesburg office 12 mi
Monmouth Township, IL Galesburg office 13.2 mi
Haw Creek, IL Galesburg office 13.8 mi
Indian Point, IL Galesburg office 14.2 mi
Altona, IL Galesburg office 14.4 mi
Victoria, IL Galesburg office 14.4 mi
Walnut Grove, IL Galesburg office 14.4 mi
Woodhull, IL Galesburg office 14.6 mi
Chestnut, IL Galesburg office 15.2 mi
Alpha, IL Galesburg office 15.4 mi
Monmouth, IL Galesburg office 15.4 mi
Oxford, IL Galesburg office 15.5 mi
Lenox, IL Galesburg office 15.6 mi
Maquon, IL Galesburg office 15.6 mi
Suez, IL Galesburg office 16.1 mi
Clover, IL Galesburg office 16.3 mi
Berwick, IL Galesburg office 16.4 mi
Victoria Township, IL Galesburg office 16.5 mi
Windsor, IL Galesburg office 16.6 mi
Nekoma, IL Galesburg office 16.7 mi
Truro, IL Galesburg office 17 mi
Rivoli, IL Galesburg office 17.1 mi
Maquon Township, IL Galesburg office 17.4 mi
St Augustine, IL Galesburg office 17.6 mi
Williamsfield, IL Galesburg office 18.4 mi
London Mills, IL Galesburg office 18.6 mi
Weller, IL Galesburg office 19.2 mi
Elba, IL Galesburg office 19.4 mi
Ophiem, IL Galesburg office 19.6 mi
Roseville Township, IL Galesburg office 19.6 mi
Hale, IL Galesburg office 19.8 mi
Little York, IL Galesburg office 20.2 mi
Bishop Hill, IL Galesburg office 20.4 mi
Tompkins, IL Galesburg office 20.4 mi
Greene, IL Galesburg office 20.5 mi
Greenbush, IL Galesburg office 21 mi
Ohio Grove, IL Galesburg office 21.3 mi
Kirkwood, IL Galesburg office 21.4 mi
Galva, IL Galesburg office 21.5 mi
Young Hickory, IL Galesburg office 21.5 mi
Avon, IL Galesburg office 21.6 mi
Ellisville Township, IL Galesburg office 21.6 mi
Andover Township, IL Galesburg office 22.1 mi
Galva Township, IL Galesburg office 22.4 mi
La Fayette, IL Galesburg office 22.5 mi
Roseville, IL Galesburg office 22.8 mi
Fairview Township, IL Galesburg office 23.3 mi
Ellisville, IL Galesburg office 23.9 mi
Swan, IL Galesburg office 24 mi
Goshen, IL Galesburg office 24.6 mi
Prairie City, IL Galesburg office 24.7 mi
Seaton, IL Galesburg office 24.7 mi
Cambridge Township, IL Galesburg office 24.8 mi
Fairview, IL Galesburg office 25.5 mi
Prairie City Township, IL Galesburg office 26.1 mi
Wethersfield, IL Galesburg office 27.4 mi
Burns, IL Galesburg office 27.5 mi
Joshua, IL Galesburg office 28.4 mi
Bushnell Township, IL Galesburg office 29.1 mi
Kewanee, IL Galesburg office 29.7 mi
Bushnell, IL Galesburg office 29.8 mi
Kewanee Township, IL Galesburg office 31.2 mi
Marietta, IL Galesburg office 32.4 mi
Harris, IL Galesburg office 32.6 mi
Cass, IL Galesburg office 33.2 mi
Bardolph, IL Galesburg office 34.5 mi
Smithfield, IL Galesburg office 34.5 mi
Macomb Township, IL Galesburg office 34.9 mi
Adair, IL Galesburg office 38.7 mi
Farmers, IL Galesburg office 38.8 mi
New Salem, IL Galesburg office 39.5 mi
Table Grove, IL Galesburg office 42 mi
Vermont Township, IL Galesburg office 45 mi
Eldorado, IL Galesburg office 45.8 mi
Vermont, IL Galesburg office 46.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about the Galesburg office

What are the hours of the Galesburg Social Security office?
The Galesburg office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
Do I need an appointment at the Galesburg office?
Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 405-7659 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
What is the phone number for the Galesburg Social Security office?
You can reach the office at (877) 405-7659 (TTY 1-309-344-3241), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
Which towns does the Galesburg Social Security office serve?
Besides Galesburg, this is the closest office for about 111 surrounding communities, including Galesburg City, East Galesburg, Henderson, Henderson (Township), Galesburg (Township). There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
Is there another Social Security office near Galesburg?
The next-closest field office is in Rock Island, about 39 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
Can I replace my Social Security card without visiting the Galesburg office?
In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.