Known as the Crossroads of America, Indianapolis is built around its interstates — and a passport-photo errand still means driving one of them. Here is where to get passport photos around Indy, plus how to make a compliant 2x2 photo online in minutes from home.
Walgreens and CVS across the metro — $15-$17
Kroger and Meijer photo counters at many stores
Nearest US Passport Agency is Chicago
Or make it online in ~5 minutes — no drive on I-465
Quick Comparison
Factor
In-Person in Indianapolis
FastPassPhoto Online
Time
20-35 min around I-465
About 5 minutes from home
What you get
Usually 2 prints
Digital file + 6-photo print sheet
For online renewal
Rarely a digital file
Upload-ready JPEG included
Hours
Store hours
24/7
Where to get passport photos in Indianapolis
Passport-photo counters run from downtown out to Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, and Avon, with Kroger and Meijer adding grocery options beyond the national pharmacies.
Walgreens and CVS — same-day photos at most locations, about $15-$17
Kroger and Meijer photo counters — convenient across the metro
Walmart photo centers — often the cheapest at roughly $8
FedEx Office and The UPS Store — handy when mailing an application
AAA Hoosier — discounted photos for members
USPS Passport Acceptance Facilities — applications, many by appointment
The Indianapolis reality: interstates and the I-465 loop
Indy is easy to drive until it isn't — most trips route onto I-465 or the spokes feeding it, and a simple photo stop can eat half an hour once you factor in the counter wait.
Indianapolis has no regional US Passport Agency — the nearest is in Chicago. For standard applications, USPS acceptance facilities handle the paperwork locally; you bring the compliant photo.
The faster option: make your passport photo online
Skip the drive and create a compliant Indianapolis passport photo from your phone with FastPassPhoto. Upload any recent photo and the AI handles the white background, 2x2 crop, and head positioning to US spec in about five minutes.
You get an upload-ready digital file for online renewal plus a print-ready 4x6 sheet, backed by a money-back compliance guarantee.
Need a physical print? Use any Indianapolis pharmacy
If you need a printed photo, download the included 4x6 sheet and send it to any Indianapolis Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, or Meijer photo kiosk for pickup — usually under a dollar.
For online renewal through MyTravelGov, the digital file is all you need.
How much do passport photos cost in Indianapolis?
In-person Indianapolis prices run from about $8 at Walmart to $15-$17 at pharmacies and shipping stores for two prints. AAA Hoosier members often pay less.
An online photo is competitive and includes a reusable digital file plus six prints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a passport photo in Indianapolis?
Walgreens and CVS across the metro offer same-day photos, along with Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, FedEx Office, The UPS Store, AAA Hoosier, and USPS acceptance facilities. You can also make one online with FastPassPhoto.
How much do passport photos cost in Indianapolis?
About $8 at Walmart and $15-$17 at pharmacies and shipping stores for two prints. AAA members often pay less. Online services include a digital file plus six prints.
Is there a passport office in Indianapolis?
No. The nearest regional US Passport Agency is in Chicago. Indianapolis has many USPS acceptance facilities for standard applications, where you bring your own photo.
Can I get a passport photo online instead of driving I-465?
Yes. FastPassPhoto creates a compliant 2x2 photo from any uploaded image in about five minutes — a digital file for uploads plus a print sheet for any Indianapolis pharmacy.
What is the cheapest place for passport photos in Indianapolis?
Walmart is usually cheapest at around $8. AAA members can pay less, and online services offer strong value with the digital file and six prints included.