Ambulatory · Wheelchair · Stretcher
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Near You
Trained attendants, ADA-compliant vehicles, upfront pricing, and same-day availability across 80+ communities in Chicago, Illinois, and NW Indiana. Book online in about 3 minutes, or call (708) 505-6994.
How is the passenger riding?
Ambulatory$30–$60 base + mileagethen $3.00/mi after 3 miCan walk or use a cane or walker.Sedan or SUVOne driver
Wheelchair$40–$70 base + mileagethen $3.50/mi after 3 miRides in their own wheelchair.ADA vanLift & tie-downs
Stretcher$350–$400 base + mileagethen $6.00/mi after 5 miLies flat, or sits up a little.Ambulette2-person crewStarting base rates per one-way leg (by service level, and for a stretcher by stretcher type), plus mileage. Your exact price, with any surcharges, appears before anything is charged. Not sure which ride fits? Ambulatory · Wheelchair · Stretcher
- 80+ communities
- BBB accredited
- Licensed & bonded
- Background-checked crews
- ADA-compliant vehicles
- Private pay
- Medicaid in select service areas
Tell us who is riding
Name, phone and how the passenger gets around: walks, rides in a wheelchair, or needs a stretcher. Booking for a parent or a patient works the same way.
Add the trip
Pickup and drop-off for each leg, the time, and any help needed: stairs, oxygen, a bariatric chair, a companion riding along.
See your price and confirm
Your exact price shows on the review step, before anything is charged. You get a confirmation email with your trip details.
Outpatient procedures
Escorted ride home after sedation
After sedation, many surgery centers won’t release a patient to a rideshare or a driver waiting at the curb. Our driver comes in for them.
- The driver meets the passenger inside, walks them to the door at home and makes sure they are settled or handed to a caregiver.
- Riding alone after sedation? The escort is added to the ride home automatically.
- Ambulatory, wheelchair or stretcher, with the price shown before you book.
Check your center’s discharge rules, and call (708) 505-6994 if they need something specific.
Services & prices
Popular NEMT Services
Starting base rates per one-way leg, plus mileage. Your exact price, with any add-ons, shows before anything is charged.
Wheelchair Transportation
ADA wheelchair vans with hydraulic lifts. Door-to-door and door-through-door service.
$40–$70 base + mileageStretcher Transportation
Gurney rides with a trained two-person crew, or the Broda Traversa chair with one operator.
$350–$400 base + mileageLong-Distance Medical Transport
Interstate and cross-state rides for out-of-town specialists and facility transfers.
Custom quoteHospital Discharge Transport
Same-day discharge rides coordinated with hospital staff. Wheelchair and stretcher.
$30–$70 base + mileageDialysis Transportation
Recurring rides to dialysis centers, three times a week, on a standing schedule.
Standing ordersSenior Transportation
Door-to-door rides for seniors to medical appointments, therapy and errands.
$30–$60 base + mileageSpecialized services
Oxygen, bariatric equipment, stair help and long trips — tell us what they need.
Serving Chicago and surrounding areas — (708) 505-6994
Passenger Reviews
What Our Passengers Say
FAQ
Common questions
How much does NEMT cost in Chicago?
Dream Care Rides charges a base rate per one-way leg plus mileage: ambulatory $30–$60 base plus $3.00 per mile after the first 3 miles, wheelchair $40–$70 base plus $3.50 per mile after the first 3 miles, and stretcher $350–$400 base plus $6.00 per mile after the first 5 miles. Add-ons like stair assistance or oxygen apply only when needed, and you see the full price before confirming. See all rates.
How do I schedule a ride?
Book online in about 3 minutes, or call (708) 505-6994. Our team answers 24/7.
How far ahead should I book?
48–72 hours ahead is best. Same-day rides are available when drivers are free.
Do you offer round-trip service?
Yes. Book a one way, a round trip or a multi-stop trip. For the ride back, choose a scheduled pickup, will call, or have the driver wait.
What if the passenger needs extra help?
We offer stair assistance, oxygen support, bariatric equipment and a companion riding along. Tell us when you book. Vehicles are ADA-compliant sedans, SUVs, wheelchair vans with hydraulic lifts, and stretcher vehicles.
Can you handle hospital discharge transportation?
Yes. We coordinate with hospital discharge teams across Chicago for a timely ride home or to a rehab facility, by wheelchair or stretcher when the patient needs it. When the patient rides home alone, the driver walks them to the door.
What is NEMT in Chicago?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) in Chicago provides safe, scheduled rides to and from medical appointments. Dream Care Rides offers door-to-door ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, and bariatric transport across Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area.
Does Dream Care Rides accept Medicaid for NEMT?
Dream Care Rides is a private-pay NEMT provider with upfront pricing. Medicaid accepted in select service areas — call (708) 505-6994 to check availability. Private pay patients can book same-day with no authorization required. Medicaid: check your area.
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