Visit FedEx Ship Center in Waukegan, IL when you need packing supplies, boxes, FedEx shipping services. You can also have your FedEx shipments held for pickup, or schedule your next residential delivery with FedEx Delivery Manager. FedEx offers cost-effective expedited, standard, and economy shipping services. FedEx Ground is faster to more locations than UPS Ground.
Staff are generally friendly and helpful, with some standout employees praised for their exceptional service.
Delivery Issues
Numerous complaints about delayed or failed deliveries, including packages marked as delivered without actual delivery.
Website and Tracking
The website and automated phone system received negative feedback for being unhelpful and difficult to navigate.
Pickup Experience
While some customers found the pickup process quick and easy, others reported issues with retrieving packages due to unclear policies.
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M X
Dec 27, 2025
5.0
If I have a bad experience with a business, I try to consider the approach staff exercises to resolve the customer issue. Even if a resolution is not always possible. My experience with FedEx, here, has not always been positive.
In one instance, I waited about a month for a package. The delay, as explained to me by FedEx staff was because of the newly imposed tariffs. One of the reverberating consequences is a funneling and slowdown of packages needing to clear customs in Tennessee. I stressed to three employees in every exchange, the packages arrived in one day to the U.S after the sender shipped it. A two day expedite was paid and a month does not equate to two days in any circumstance.
The experience became negative when I was told, at week three, to call my senator or congressman because it’s not FedEx’s fault. It’s the tariffs.
I was truly annoyed and some, at the employee’s response. I was clear in my position with FedEx. I understand tariffs have been placed, because I paid the standard taxes and the tariffs, which are a separate line item on the billing. AND I paid the two day delivery shipping cost to a non government company called FedEx. I don’t need to call my senator or congressman because as you and I know, based on the current experience, they are useless. And I paid you to handle the situation not the limp power senators to deliver on anything.
Yes I was angry. Because of the erroneous status responses I was given throughout the month. It all felt like endless lies. Website tracking update didn’t match the status of in person updates. I started to think the package was lost. I am trying to be patient but I believe it is distasteful, in a work ethic sense, to deflect your obligations constantly to ill will sickly government bodies aging faster than the infrastructure they walk the halls of.
I was surprised when the same employee, simply reacted calmly to my response and clearly angry tone. And even expressed understanding in my logic as to why I expect FedEx to resolve the matter.
In the following days I got a voicemail from one of the three employees. The package was cleared. And I was informed by the same employee when it had arrived on site and ready for pick up.
In all, I respect the will of the staff to follow through on unresolved matters. More so when I reflect and consider all three work for a fortune 50 company. It would be erroneous of me to expect and believe any of the staff have a voice to resolve matters beyond company policies and procedures. I presume you deal with upset customers constantly. And you must be exhausted.
It is absolutely convenient to pick up your packages here if you don’t have or trust to have delivery left at you door while you are out for the day. And in general everything should be more assimilated now. I believe my experience just seemed to be happening at the point where change keeps happening. And everyone is just having to recalibrate constantly to the changes.
For anyone willing to try here, be patient with the persons and yourself. We are all tired and just trying to get it right. Like my experience, neither side was perfect but we were willing to try and meet the other human in the middle.
And we did get to resolution eventually.
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Dee H
Dec 23, 2025
5.0
Quick and easy drop off experience.
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John Nader
Dec 20, 2025
1.0
Website and automated phone system are both terrible. Do you have an issue with your tracking number? Congratulations there's nothing you can do. Comically bad.
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EA Choice
Dec 3, 2025
1.0
This is the only drop off location still open and I brought my package and the label I have in my phone and was told I need to have the label printed and sent on my way with my package still in hand…. It’s FedEx… FedEx doesn’t have a label printer? Or a regular printer… I offered to pay for them to print a piece of paper still nothing
Waste of my time coming all the way here
Simple negative review could have been easily avoided by printing the label super easy and simple
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Phil Monestero
Nov 28, 2025
1.0
Repeatedly try to deliver to the wrong building. They are told over and over again building A vs B. We pay for overnight and the failed delivery attemps to the wrong business cause the packages to arrive days later. No other delivery service has issues with this. When I call to get a reattemp on the missed delivery, I get told they won't reattempt on the same day. Unacceptable. I paid for next day shipping and don't receive the packages due to a problem with your service and just plain lazy drivers. Then trying to get a refund or talk to someone is a whole ordeal in itself. I would avoid Fed Ed until they can can their act together. Their service all the way around has dropped drastically.
Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Ship Center
What services does FedEx Ship Center in Waukegan offer?
FedEx Ship Center offers packing supplies, boxes, and a range of shipping services including FedEx Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, 2Day, Economy Saver, Ground, International, and Express Freight.
Where is FedEx Ship Center located in Waukegan, IL?
It is located at 1121 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA.
What are the business hours of FedEx Ship Center in Waukegan?
Monday to Friday, the center is open from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.
Can I have my FedEx shipments held for pickup at the Waukegan FedEx Ship Center?
Yes, you can have your FedEx shipments held for pickup at this location.
What payment methods are accepted at FedEx Ship Center?
They accept American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Are there any nearby hotels where I can stay when visiting FedEx Ship Center in Waukegan?
Yes, HomeTowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan is a nearby hotel and resort suitable for visitors needing accommodation.
Which nearby businesses supply hardware or industrial equipment around FedEx Ship Center?
Nearby options include Fastenal Fulfillment Center, The Glass Guru hardware store, and Saliba Industries industrial equipment supplier.
Is there a nearby postal or courier service near FedEx Ship Center in Waukegan?
Fedex Staffed is a nearby freight and cargo service and shipping center that could complement your shipping needs.
How can I create an account to receive shipping discounts with FedEx Ship Center?
You can create a free FedEx account for shipping discounts by visiting https://www.fedex.com/en-us/open-account.html?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-YEXTLISTFM
What types of packaging supplies are available at FedEx Ship Center in Waukegan?
They offer FedEx Express Packaging and various boxes and shipping supplies.