LOCAL Same Day Custom Business Card Printing
Need business cards today? Minuteman Press Chicago offers fast-turn, professional business card printing with a proof-first workflow. With 35+ years of in-house expertise, we help you get cards in hand quickly when the job fits the schedule and files are ready. Same-day is an option based on quantity, paper choice, and finishing requirements.
| | Best for• Networking events and conferences
• New hires and onboarding kits
• Last-minute meetings and vendor visits
• Real estate, contractors, and field teams
• Reprints when you’re out of cards |
| | | | Same-day (when feasible)• Print-ready files (PDF preferred) and quick approval
• Quantity and paper choice (in-stock options are fastest)
• Finishing (simple cuts are fastest; special finishes may add time)
• Current production load
• Your required in-hand time (today) |
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Why choose Minuteman Press Chicago
Local production, tight proofing, and dependable turnaround.
In-house productionPrinting, cutting, and quality control handled locally—fewer handoffs and faster completion. |
| | Proof-first workflowYou receive a digital proof for layout, spelling, and placement before anything runs. |
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Rush & same-day optionsSame-day is available on select quantities and in-stock stocks when files are ready and approvals are quick. |
| | On-brand consistencyWe can match prior orders and keep your team’s cards consistent across roles and departments. |
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Same-day business card options
We’ll recommend the fastest option that still looks professional.
Standard full-color (most common)Clean, sharp full-color cards on in-stock paper for fastest turnaround.
Good for: most businesses, networking, and field teams. |
| | Double-sided cardsAdd services, hours, QR code, appointment link, or a second language on the back.
Tip: keep the back simple for fastest proof approval. |
| | Quick upgrades (when available)Heavier stocks or coatings may be available depending on inventory and schedule.
Note: specialty finishes can push the job beyond same-day. |
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File prep (fastest approvals)
• Preferred: print-ready PDF (vector if possible)
• Include bleed if your design runs to the edge (ask if you’re unsure)
• Keep important text/logos away from trim edges
• Spellcheck names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses
• If you need design help, tell us early—design time can affect same-day feasibility |
Preferred intake (fastest quoting)
• Quantity needed (today)
• Single or double-sided
• Paper preference (or “fastest in-stock option”)
• In-hand time (today) + pickup/delivery preference
• Artwork file (PDF preferred) or link
How it works
Clear steps. Quick proofing. Fast pickup.
1) Tell us your deadlineQuantity, sides, and your in-hand time (today). We’ll confirm what’s realistic. |
| | 2) Proof + approvalYou receive a digital proof to confirm layout, spelling, and placement before printing. |
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3) Print + cut + QAWe print and cut in-house—then verify consistency and trim before release. |
| | 4) Pickup or deliveryPick up at our Chicago shop or arrange delivery depending on timing and distance. |
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Quick FAQ
Common same-day business card questions.
Is same-day guaranteed?
No—same-day depends on file readiness, quantity, paper choice, and current production load. Send your in-hand time first and we’ll confirm feasibility. |
Can you fix my file quickly?
Often, yes for small fixes—but design time can affect same-day timelines. If the deadline is tight, send the file and tell us what must be corrected. |
What’s the fastest way to get a quote?
Tell us quantity, single/double-sided, your in-hand time, and attach a print-ready PDF. If you want the fastest option, say “fastest in-stock paper.” |
Quote form
Include your in-hand time (today), quantity, single or double-sided, paper preference (or “fastest in-stock option”), and upload artwork files (PDF preferred).
