Self-Service Kiosks
Three self-service emissions testing kiosks are available in Chicago, giving motorists the flexibility to test their vehicles at a time that best fits their schedule. These kiosks provide a convenient alternative to traditional vehicle inspection stations. While the kiosk is easy to use and requires no special knowledge of vehicles or testing, we recommend locating your vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC) prior to arriving to perform the test. Most DLCs can be found under the dashboard below the steering wheel. You can refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for exact DLC location information.
CHICAGO KIOSK LOCATIONS:
6959 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago, IL - Forest Preserve Inspection Station parking lot
(available for testing 24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
2560 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL
(available for testing 24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
9901 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL - Illinois Secretary of State Chicago South Facility
(available 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-12:00 PM Saturday)
The process is easy, fast, and requires no special knowledge of vehicles or testing processes. Software screens step users through the test and provide detailed instructions on how to complete the inspection process.
On this website and at the Kiosks, an instructional video (in English or Spanish) is available that shows you how to prepare for, perform, and complete your vehicle emissions test at a Kiosk. The Kiosk itself offers audio or text in in English or Spanish to step you through the testing process. Click here to view the video. (Para ver en español, haga clic aqui.)
You can also find location maps and directions to the Self-Service Kiosks on the Testing Site Locator.