Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Chicago, Illinois
Crown Care NEMT provides private pay, door-to-door medical transportation throughout Chicago and the greater Illinois region, home to Northwestern, Rush, and University of Chicago — national specialty care destinations. Whether you need a ride to a doctor's appointment across town or a long-distance transfer to a specialty hospital, we handle the logistics so the patient can focus on getting better.
What We Offer in Chicago, Illinois
Sedan & SUV
Ambulatory transport for doctor visits, clinics, labs and outpatient appointments in Chicago.
Wheelchair Van
ADA-compliant vans with lifts, ramps and trained drivers for wheelchair users in Chicago.
Stretcher
Non-emergency stretcher transport for hospital discharges, facility transfers and bed-bound patients in Chicago.
Long Distance
Interstate and state-to-state medical transport from Chicago to specialty centers anywhere in the US.
Hospitals and Areas We Serve in Chicago
Where our Chicago passengers go most often, and the communities around Chicago we pick up from every week.
Medical destinations in and around Chicago
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Rush University Medical Center
- University of Chicago Medicine
- UI Health
- Advocate Illinois Masonic
Plus dialysis centers, infusion clinics, rehab facilities, imaging centers and private practices across the metro.
Communities around Chicago
Not listed? We cover all of Illinois. Call for any pickup address.
Long-Distance Medical Transport from Chicago
Statewide destinations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago), Rush University Medical Center and University of Chicago Medicine, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria). Out-of-state trips from Chicago most often go to Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, and we drive anywhere in the country.
Common long-distance routes
- Springfield, Peoria and Rockford to Chicago
- Southern Illinois to Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis
- Illinois to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
How a long trip works
You tell us the pickup, destination and appointment time. We plan the route with rest stops, match the vehicle to the patient, and send one all-inclusive quote. The driver stays for the appointment or returns for the trip home. Long-distance transport from Illinois →
Why Patients in Chicago Choose Private Pay NEMT
If you or a loved one lives in Chicago and needs reliable medical transportation, you may already know the frustrations of insurance-funded NEMT: rides that arrive late, vehicles that are not equipped for the patient, drivers who do not know the area, and broker hold times that stretch past 30 minutes. Private pay removes all of that.
With Crown Care you submit your ride details, online in 3 minutes or by phone, and a coordinator assigned to the Chicago area calls you back with a personalized quote. No Medicaid paperwork. No broker in the middle. No surprise fees. Just a confirmed driver, a clean vehicle matched to the patient's needs, and an on-time pickup at the door.
We handle everything from weekly dialysis runs to one-time hospital discharge rides to long-distance transfers from Chicago to specialty medical centers in other states. Every ride includes door-to-door assistance and a coordinator who knows your schedule.
What Makes Crown Care Different in Chicago
On Time, Every Time
Drivers arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. If traffic or weather causes a delay, Chicago dispatch contacts you first, so you never wonder where your ride is.
Background-Checked Drivers
Every driver serving Chicago is background-checked, insured, and trained in passenger assistance and HIPAA-aware communication.
Private and Confidential
Your medical information stays between you, your coordinator and your driver. No broker networks, no data sharing, no third-party access.
Chicago Medical Transportation Guide
Chicago's medical landscape is world-class. Northwestern Memorial Hospital on the Magnificent Mile, Rush University Medical Center in the Illinois Medical District, and the University of Chicago Medical Center on the South Side consistently rank among the nation's best hospitals. Lurie Children's Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, and Advocate Christ Medical Center round out a healthcare ecosystem that draws patients from across the Midwest.
For patients who cannot navigate Chicago's streets, public transit, and winter weather on their own, Crown Care NEMT provides private pay medical transportation across the city and suburbs.
Major Chicago Hospitals
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Streeterville
- Rush University Medical Center, Near West Side
- University of Chicago Medical Center, Hyde Park
- Lurie Children's Hospital, Streeterville
- UIC Hospital, Illinois Medical District
- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood
- Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn
- NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston
Chicago Neighborhoods We Serve
- North Side, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Uptown, Rogers Park (near Northwestern, Lurie)
- West Side, Near West Side, Austin, Oak Park (near Rush, UIC)
- South Side, Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Beverly, Evergreen Park (near UChicago)
- Loop and Near North, downtown medical offices and hospital campuses
- North Suburbs, Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Northbrook
- West Suburbs, Oak Brook, Naperville, Hinsdale, Maywood (near Loyola)
- South Suburbs, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park (near Advocate Christ)
Chicago Weather Considerations
Chicago winters are brutal, ice, snow, sub-zero wind chills. For elderly and wheelchair-using patients, winter weather adds real danger to every trip. Crown Care ensures vehicles are winter-ready, drivers are experienced in winter conditions, and pickup/drop-off timing accounts for weather delays.
O'Hare and Midway Airport Transport
We provide medical airport transportation at both O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) for patients traveling to Chicago hospitals. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available for all airport pickups.
Other Cities in Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions: NEMT in Chicago
Does Crown Care NEMT serve all of Chicago?
Yes. We provide door-to-door private pay medical transportation throughout Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area, including suburbs and neighboring communities. Sedan, SUV, wheelchair van and stretcher transport are all available.
How do I book a medical ride in Chicago?
Use our online booking form; it takes about 3 minutes. Enter your Chicago pickup address, destination, date and time, and vehicle needs. A coordinator calls you with a personalized quote, usually within 2 hours. Or call +1 518 666 6222.
What vehicles are available in Chicago?
Sedans for ambulatory patients, SUVs for extra space, wheelchair-accessible vans with lifts or ramps, and stretcher vehicles for bed-bound passengers. You choose the vehicle when you book.
How much does a medical ride cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Every ride in Chicago is quoted individually based on distance, vehicle type and any special needs. We do not publish fixed rates. Submit a request and we call you with an exact, all-inclusive price before anything is confirmed.
Can I set up recurring rides in Chicago?
Yes. We coordinate standing weekly or monthly transport for dialysis, chemotherapy, physical therapy and other recurring appointments in Chicago. Set it up once and we keep the same vehicle type and, when possible, the same driver.
Can you take me to Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
Yes. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of the most common destinations for our Chicago passengers. We drop you at the patient entrance, and the driver can wait or return for the trip home.
Which areas around Chicago do you cover?
All of Chicago plus Evanston, Oak Park, Cicero, Skokie, Naperville, Schaumburg, Barrington. If your pickup is farther out, call us; we cover the whole state of Illinois.
Do you serve the Chicago suburbs?
Yes — all collar counties including DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, and McHenry. We also serve northwest Indiana communities that access Chicago hospitals.
How do you handle Chicago winter weather?
Vehicles are winter-equipped. Drivers are experienced in winter conditions. We build in extra time during snow events and communicate proactively about any weather-related delays.
Can you provide recurring rides to Northwestern or Rush?
Yes. We set up recurring schedules with the same driver when possible. Chemo, dialysis, physical therapy — whatever the recurring need, we coordinate it once and manage it ongoing.