Chicago · Medical Center Transport

What medical center transport includes

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Northwestern Memorial, Rush, and UChicago Medicine trips require calm timing. We accommodate mobility needs and long appointment waits with hourly standby.

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Written flat rates24/7 dispatchCorporate billing availableSedan $120/hr · 3-hr minimum

What medical center transport includes

Medical center transport provides scheduled car service for patients, families, medical staff, and pharmaceutical representatives traveling to hospitals and clinics in Chicago. Our dispatch team arranges sedans, SUVs, and vans through vetted local affiliate operators. Service covers hospital-to-hospital transfers, airport arrivals for out-of-town patients, and recurring appointments. Drivers understand the need for punctuality and discretion.

Who uses medical center transport in Chicago

Patients and families use this service for visits to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and the University of Chicago Medical Center. Medical device and pharmaceutical representatives use it for daily calls across the Illinois Medical District. Visiting specialists use it for consultations at Lurie Children's Hospital and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Clinical trial coordinators use it for patient pickups from O'Hare and Midway. Senior care coordinators use it for recurring dialysis and oncology appointments.

How medical center pricing works

Pricing follows fixed route rates and hourly charters. A sedan from downtown to O'Hare starts at $130 for patient airport transfers. A sedan from O'Hare to Evanston starts at $130 for visits to Northwestern Medicine facilities. Hourly service for multi-hospital days starts around a written flat rate to $120 per hour. Recurring appointment packages can be arranged at a discounted rate. Quotes include base mileage, wait time, and tolls. Parking, additional stops, and gratuity are extra.

Chicago-specific medical considerations

The Illinois Medical District sits just west of downtown near the Eisenhower Expressway and Ashland Avenue. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital sit on the Near North Side along Lake Shore Drive. The University of Chicago Medical Center sits in Hyde Park on the South Side. Rush University Medical Center sits in the West Loop. Traffic around these campuses can be heavy during morning and afternoon shift changes. Winter weather can complicate trips between facilities.

One honest limitation

We are not a medical transport provider equipped with stretchers, oxygen, or trained medical staff. We provide car service only. Patients requiring medical supervision during transit should use a licensed ambulance or medical shuttle service.

Calm timing for appointments

Medical trips need a car that is early, a chauffeur who is patient and a plan for waiting. For appointments with an unpredictable finish time, an hourly booking keeps the car nearby so there is no scramble for a ride afterward. For a simple drop-off and later pickup, two one-way transfers can work instead. Tell us which you prefer and we will set it up that way.

Chauffeurs help with bags and walkers and can drop off at the entrance closest to your department. Please share any mobility needs when booking so the right vehicle is sent; wheelchair-accessible vehicles are arranged on request.

Hospitals and campuses we serve

Northwestern Memorial Hospital sits in Streeterville, a short drive from the Magnificent Mile hotels. Rush University Medical Center is in the Illinois Medical District west of the Loop. UChicago Medicine is in Hyde Park on the South Side, about 20 to 30 minutes from Midway. Patients flying in for treatment often land at Midway or O’Hare and go straight to their hotel or the hospital.

Vehicle options and hourly rates

Executive Sedan

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Up to 3 passengers · 3 bags

$120 / hour

3-hour minimum

Solo travelers and pairs: Midway and O’Hare runs, Loop meetings, client pickups.

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade

Up to 6 passengers · 6 bags

$150 / hour

3-hour minimum

Families, small teams and heavy luggage; the winter default for suburban trips.

First-Class Sedan

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Up to 3 passengers · 3 bags

$230 / hour

3-hour minimum

Board members, visiting principals and occasions where the car is part of the welcome.

Executive Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Up to 14 passengers · 14 bags

$240 / hour

3-hour minimum

Groups up to fourteen: roadshow teams, McCormick Place delegates, wedding parties.

Hourly rates apply to charters and as-directed service. One-way transfers are quoted per trip, with sedan trips from $130 and SUV trips from $160; your exact price is confirmed in the booking form before you commit. See rates and the full fleet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you accommodate wheelchair passengers?

We can arrange wheelchair-accessible vehicles through select affiliate partners with advance notice.

Do you provide recurring rides for chemotherapy appointments?

Yes. We offer recurring appointment service with consistent drivers when possible.

Can a family member ride with the patient?

Yes. Sedans and SUVs can accommodate the patient plus one or more family members.

Can you pick a patient up at the airport and go straight to the hospital?

Yes. We track the flight into Midway or O’Hare and take the passenger directly to the hospital, a nearby hotel or both. Let us know about mobility needs when booking.

Should I book hourly or one-way for an appointment?

If the appointment length is uncertain, an hourly booking keeps the car nearby with a 3-hour minimum. For a fixed drop-off and pickup, two one-way transfers may cost less.

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