UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)              October 19, 2004


                            Navigant Consulting, Inc.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

         Delaware                        0-28830          36-4094854
 (State of Other Jurisdiction          Commission       (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)                File Number     Identification No.)

                       615 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611
               (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant's Telephone number, including area code (312) 573-5600

                                       N/A
          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Navigant Consulting, Inc. has reported its third quarter 2004 financial results.
The Company's press release dated October 19, 2004 announcing the results for
the third quarter 2004 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1         Press Release dated October 19, 2004.









                                   SIGNATURES



         Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                         Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Date:  October 19, 2004

                                         By:      /s/ Ben W. Perks
                                                  -----------------------------
                                         Name:    Ben W. Perks
                                         Title:   Executive Vice President and
                                                  Chief Financial Officer