Oak Park, IL · Cook County
Medical transportation in Oak Park
Wheelchair, ambulatory, stretcher and bariatric rides from Oak Park to appointments, dialysis and hospital discharges, with the price shown before you book. Oak Park has Rush Oak Park Hospital in town and sits minutes from Loyola and the Illinois Medical District.
Sample prices from Oak Park
One way from central Oak Park to Rush Oak Park Hospital (about 1.2 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 | $73 |
| Ambulatory transport | $42 + $2.75/mi | $45 |
| Stretcher transport | $325 + $6.50/mi | $333 |
| Bariatric transport | $175 + $6.00/mi | $182 |
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Hospitals closest to Oak Park
Rush Oak Park Hospital
520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park
About 1.2 mi from central Oak Park
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood
About 3.8 mi from central Oak Park
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
5000 S 5th Ave, Hines
About 4.2 mi from central Oak Park
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 Park
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 Park families
- Do you provide medical transportation in Oak Park?
- Yes. Oak Park 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 Oak Park to Rush Oak Park Hospital?
- About $73 one way from central Oak Park: the $68 wheelchair base rate plus roughly 1.2 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 Park?
- 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.