Chicago, IL · Cook County
Medical transportation in Chicago
Wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher and bariatric rides from Chicago to appointments, dialysis and hospital discharges, with the price shown before you book. From the Loop and the Illinois Medical District out to the far North, West and South Sides.
Sample prices from Chicago
One way from central Chicago to Northwestern Memorial Hospital (about 1.6 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 | $74 |
| Ambulatory transport | $42 + $2.75/mi | $47 |
| Stretcher transport | $325 + $6.50/mi | $336 |
| Bariatric transport | $175 + $6.00/mi | $185 |
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Hospitals closest to Chicago
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St, Chicago
About 1.6 mi from central Chicago
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago
About 2.9 mi from central Chicago
University of Illinois Hospital
1740 W Taylor St, Chicago
About 3.0 mi from central Chicago
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 Chicago
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 Chicago families
- Do you provide medical transportation in Chicago?
- Yes. Chicago is in our core service area. Same-day capacity is held back for discharges, and routine rides need 24 hours' notice. Dispatch answers (773) 839-4474 around the clock.
- How much is a wheelchair ride from Chicago to Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
- About $74 one way from central Chicago: the $68 wheelchair base rate plus roughly 1.6 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 Chicago?
- 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.