Aurora, IL · Kane County
Medical transportation in Aurora
Wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher and bariatric rides from Aurora to appointments, dialysis and hospital discharges, with the price shown before you book. Aurora is Illinois' second-largest city, at the western edge of the metro in Kane County.
Sample prices from Aurora
One way from central Aurora to Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (about 31.8 road miles), using the same published rates as every other trip. No surcharge for evenings, weekends or booking late.
| Service | Rate | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair transport | $68 + $3.85/mi | $190 |
| Ambulatory transport | $42 + $2.75/mi | $129 |
| Stretcher transport | $325 + $6.50/mi | $532 |
| Bariatric transport | $175 + $6.00/mi | $366 |
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Hospitals closest to Aurora
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
5000 S 5th Ave, Hines
About 31.8 mi from central Aurora
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood
About 32.2 mi from central Aurora
MacNeal Hospital
3249 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn
About 34.2 mi from central Aurora
Distances are estimates for road travel. We drive to any hospital, clinic, dialysis center or home, not only the ones listed here.
Common rides we run from Aurora
Dialysis, three times a week
Standing orders keep the same driver and van wherever scheduling allows, and they get first call on capacity. How dialysis standing orders work
Going home from the hospital
Call as soon as the discharge order is written. Stretcher and wheelchair crews bring the rider door to door, including stairs. What to expect on a discharge ride
Appointments and therapy
One escort rides free, and return trips are dispatched when the appointment actually ends. About wheelchair transport
Questions from Aurora families
- Do you provide medical transportation in Aurora?
- Yes. Aurora is in our scheduled service. This is beyond our extended ring, so trips run on a scheduled basis. Book at least 24 hours ahead, and a day or two more for standing orders. Dispatch answers (773) 839-4474 around the clock.
- How much is a wheelchair ride from Aurora to Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital?
- About $190 one way from central Aurora: the $68 wheelchair base rate plus roughly 31.8 miles at $3.85 per mile. Your exact price depends on your pickup address, and the booking page shows it before you confirm.
- Does Medicaid cover rides from Aurora?
- Illinois Medicaid covers non-emergency rides to covered medical services, by the least expensive kind of transportation that meets the rider's needs. Managed care members arrange rides through the number on the back of their card. Our Illinois Medicaid ride guide explains the steps.