Downers Grove, IL · DuPage County
Medical transportation in Downers Grove
Wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher and bariatric rides from Downers Grove to appointments, dialysis and hospital discharges, with the price shown before you book. Downers Grove is in DuPage County along the I-88 and I-355 corridors.
Sample prices from Downers Grove
One way from central Downers Grove to Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (about 12.3 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 | $115 |
| Ambulatory transport | $42 + $2.75/mi | $76 |
| Stretcher transport | $325 + $6.50/mi | $405 |
| Bariatric transport | $175 + $6.00/mi | $249 |
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Hospitals closest to Downers Grove
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
5000 S 5th Ave, Hines
About 12.3 mi from central Downers Grove
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood
About 12.7 mi from central Downers Grove
MacNeal Hospital
3249 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn
About 14.3 mi from central Downers Grove
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 Downers Grove
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 Downers Grove families
- Do you provide medical transportation in Downers Grove?
- Yes. Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove to Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital?
- About $115 one way from central Downers Grove: the $68 wheelchair base rate plus roughly 12.3 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 Downers Grove?
- 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.