Oak Lawn, IL · Cook County
Medical transportation in Oak Lawn
Wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher and bariatric rides from Oak Lawn to appointments, dialysis and hospital discharges, with the price shown before you book. Oak Lawn is home to Advocate Christ Medical Center, a major southwest-side destination for discharges and dialysis.
Sample prices from Oak Lawn
One way from central Oak Lawn to Advocate Christ Medical Center (about 2.0 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 | $76 |
| Ambulatory transport | $42 + $2.75/mi | $48 |
| Stretcher transport | $325 + $6.50/mi | $338 |
| Bariatric transport | $175 + $6.00/mi | $187 |
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Hospitals closest to Oak Lawn
Advocate Christ Medical Center
4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn
About 2.0 mi from central Oak Lawn
MacNeal Hospital
3249 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn
About 10.6 mi from central Oak Lawn
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago
About 12.0 mi from central Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn families
- Do you provide medical transportation in Oak Lawn?
- Yes. Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Advocate Christ Medical Center?
- About $76 one way from central Oak Lawn: the $68 wheelchair base rate plus roughly 2.0 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 Oak Lawn?
- 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.