Des Plaines, IL · Cook County
Medical transportation in Des Plaines
Wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher and bariatric rides from Des Plaines to appointments, dialysis and hospital discharges, with the price shown before you book. Des Plaines sits by O'Hare, next to Park Ridge and Lutheran General Hospital.
Sample prices from Des Plaines
One way from central Des Plaines to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (about 2.4 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 | $77 |
| Ambulatory transport | $42 + $2.75/mi | $49 |
| Stretcher transport | $325 + $6.50/mi | $341 |
| Bariatric transport | $175 + $6.00/mi | $189 |
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Hospitals closest to Des Plaines
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge
About 2.4 mi from central Des Plaines
Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston
About 13.2 mi from central Des Plaines
Rush Oak Park Hospital
520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park
About 15.1 mi from central Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines families
- Do you provide medical transportation in Des Plaines?
- Yes. Des Plaines is in our extended service area. Book 24 hours ahead for guaranteed capacity. Same-day rides depend on what's on the board. Dispatch answers (773) 839-4474 around the clock.
- How much is a wheelchair ride from Des Plaines to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital?
- About $77 one way from central Des Plaines: the $68 wheelchair base rate plus roughly 2.4 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 Des Plaines?
- 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.