Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Crete, IL
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Sheree Clark
★★★★★4 months ago
“My 86 yr old Mom spent over 40 days in a hospital and skilled nursing facility. I googled non emergency ambulance transportation and came across Dream Care Rides. The 2 men that picked up my Mom were the absolute best! Kind and courteous, careful mov...”
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★★★★★5 months ago
“Dream Care Rides is an excellent NEMT service for all ages and needs. I had a last minute procedure and could not find a friend to transport me. Dream Care Rides to the rescue. Their communication with me and the hospital was excellent. The driver wa...”
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Beatrice Ayiku
★★★★★3 months ago
“I recently needed reliable transportation for medical appointments, and they exceeded my expectations in every way. The drivers are always professional, courteous, and right on time. From the moment I booked my first ride, I felt like I was in great ...”
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James Norton
★★★★★2 months ago
“Driver Chijioke was great and took my wife to hospital to be admitted and went way beyond. I was sick with flu and could not take her. People at Dream Rides are great on time and go way beyond.”
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Debra Woodson
★★★★★1 year ago
“Dream Care Rides was EXCELLENT! The staff was kind, polite, attentive, and professional. They were prompt, and got me in and out of the house with no problem whatsoever. I will gladly call them again. Your help was a God send!”
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Jennifer Phillips
★★★★★10 months ago
“I am so grateful I found Dream Care Rides. The van was clean, the driver was very kind and helpful and they were prompt. I highly recommend them for anyone needing medical transportation.”
Medical transportation in Crete, IL is available through Dream Care Rides starting at $50–$60 (ambulatory), $60–$70 (wheelchair), or $350–$400 (stretcher) base per leg, plus mileage. Call (708) 505-6994 or book online for same-day and scheduled rides to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Franciscan Health Dyer, and 4 additional medical facilities, just 20 min from our Olympia Fields headquarters.
Crete has no hospital, and it sits in an unusual spot: Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is to the northwest, while Franciscan Health Dyer and the newer Crown Point hospital are across the Indiana line to the east. Route 1 becomes Main Street through town and Route 394 ends just to the south. Many Crete residents are older adults on larger lots who see specialists on both sides of the state line.
To book a medical ride from Crete, call (708) 505-6994 or schedule online at dreamcarerides.com/booking. We are primarily a private-pay provider. Medicaid accepted in select service areas — call (708) 505-6994 to check availability. We coordinate with discharge planners and case managers for facility-to-home and facility-to-facility transfers. Service is available seven days a week, including weekends and holidays; after-hours pickups carry a fee shown before you book.
Crete, the Indiana Line and Route 394
Crete grew up around Main Street, which is Route 1 as it passes through town, and it still feels more like a country village than a commuter suburb. South of the village, Route 394 ends at Route 1, and a few miles east the road crosses into Indiana. That geography shapes where Crete residents get their care.
For many households, the closest full hospital is Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to the northwest. For others, especially on the east side of town, Franciscan Health Dyer is about as close, and Franciscan Health Crown Point opened a new hospital on St. Francis Drive in early 2024. Specialists, insurance networks and old family habits decide which way people go, and plenty of Crete riders use both.
We treat the state line as just another road. A trip to Dyer or Crown Point is booked the same way as one to Olympia Fields, priced by the leg with mileage, and shown in full before you confirm. Our drivers know the county roads that link Crete to Indiana and the entrances at each hospital.
Crete also has a lot of older residents living on bigger lots, sometimes with long drives or steps that make getting to the car the hardest part of an appointment. We ask about the house when you book. If you need a stair chair, a wheelchair van or a stretcher crew, that is settled before the driver arrives, not at the front door.
Local Insight
Outside the village grid, some Crete addresses sit on rural roads without streetlights or clear house numbers. Give us a landmark or gate description when you book, and leave a porch light on for early pickups in winter.
Our HQ is 20 min from Crete
Dream Care Rides dispatches from 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields — just 8 miles from Crete. Your driver is already in your neighborhood.
Dream Care Rides provides door-to-door medical transportation in Crete, IL and surrounding areas.
Where Does Dream Care Rides Pick Up at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields?
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
20201 S Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Emergency careCancer careHeart and vascularSurgeryCritical careRehabilitation
NEMT Drop-off Instructions
Crawford Avenue is where the main entrance faces. Crete riders who walk or use a wheelchair are dropped at the main entrance and helped inside; for a stretcher discharge, we call the unit or the discharge desk beforehand so the crew and the paperwork are ready together.
Where Is Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Located?
20 min drive from our Olympia Fields headquarters
Get Directions →What Other Medical Facilities Does Dream Care Rides Serve in Crete?
Franciscan Health Dyer
hospital24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311
Indiana hospital east of Crete, with an inpatient rehabilitation centre on its system.
Franciscan Health Crown Point
hospital12750 St Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
Replacement Crown Point hospital that opened in January 2024.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
hospital17800 S Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Cardiology, stroke and GI care north of Crete in Hazel Crest.
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls – Flossmoor
clinic19550 Governors Hwy, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Outpatient imaging, lab work, specialists and physical therapy.
How Does Dialysis Transportation Work in Crete?
We provide standing-order dialysis transport for patients in Crete. Call once, set up your recurring schedule, and your ride is automatically booked for every session. No need to call before each appointment — your driver will be at your door on time, every time.
Crete dialysis patients usually travel north along Route 1 or east toward the Indiana line, depending on where their unit is. Recurring treatment days go on a standing schedule with both legs booked.
What NEMT Services Are Available in Crete?
Ambulatory Transport
Door-to-door sedan rides for passengers who can walk
$50–$60 base + mileage
Wheelchair Transport
ADA vans with hydraulic lifts and Q-Straint securement
$60–$70 base + mileage
Stretcher Transport
For passengers who cannot sit upright during transport
$350–$400 base + mileage
Dialysis Transport
Recurring standing orders for 3x/week sessions
$50–$60 base + mileage
Hospital Discharge
Same-day discharge transport from all major hospitals
$50–$70 base + mileage
Senior Transport
Door-through-door assistance for elderly passengers
$50–$70 base + mileage
How Much Does Medical Transportation Cost in Crete, IL?
Ambulatory
Sedan rides for passengers who can walk
$50–$60
base + $3.00/mi after the first 3 miles
Most Booked
Wheelchair
ADA vans with lifts & securement
$60–$70
base + $3.50/mi after the first 3 miles
Stretcher
For passengers who cannot sit upright
$350–$400
base + $6.00/mi after the first 5 miles
Prices shown are per leg (one way). Round trips are priced as two legs.
Service level affects pricing — factors include vehicle type, equipment needed, number of attendants, stairs, and time of day. Weekend rides add +$50 per leg; major holidays add a fee shown before you book.
Need oxygen (+$25) or a stair chair (+$40)? Let us know when booking. Estimate your cost or call (708) 505-6994 for an exact quote.
Long Distance: Trips over 100 miles and out-of-state transfers are priced per case. Call (708) 505-6994 for a quote.
Get your exact price with our NEMT Cost Calculator
Why Do Patients in Crete Choose Dream Care Rides?
Crete is about 8 miles from our Olympia Fields office, a 20-minute drive down Route 1 or across on Exchange Street, and our drivers are in the village most days. Crete residents often see doctors in two states: Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for surgery and cancer care, Advocate South Suburban in Hazel Crest for the heart, and Franciscan Health Dyer or the Crown Point hospital across the line. We cross into Indiana without fuss and price the ride the same way, per leg, with the total shown up front. Homes in and around Crete often have long driveways, gravel lanes or several front steps, so we ask about the entry when you book and send a stair chair or a stretcher crew when the house calls for it. Riders recovering from sedation after an outpatient procedure are walked to the door, not left at the curb. Call (708) 505-6994 to set up a ride.
✓Private pay — no broker authorization needed
✓Upfront pricing before every trip
✓Same-day dispatch available
✓Standing orders for recurring trips
✓ADA-compliant vehicles with Q-Straint securement
✓Door-through-door service standard
✓Background-checked, certified drivers
✓Medicaid accepted in select service areas — call to check
How Does Dream Care Rides Compare to Other NEMT Providers in Crete?
| Feature | Dream Care Rides | Typical Chicago NEMT | Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatches from | Olympia Fields (20 min from Crete) | Chicago (25-45 min away) | Nearest available driver |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes — hydraulic lifts, Q-Straint securement | Varies by company | No |
| Stretcher transport | Yes — for patients who cannot sit | Some companies | No |
| Driver training | CPR-certified, patient assist, background-checked | Varies | Basic background check only |
| Upfront pricing | Yes — exact price before booking | Sometimes | Surge pricing possible |
| Standing orders | Yes — recurring dialysis, chemo, PT | Some companies | No |
| Door-through-door | Yes — driver assists to facility entrance | Curb-to-curb typical | Curb-to-curb only |
| Medicaid accepted | Select service areas — call to check | Often broker-dependent | Limited programs |
| Same-day available | Yes for ambulatory and wheelchair | Usually 24-48 hr notice | Yes |
| Hospital coordination | Driver checks in with discharge desk | Drop-off only | Drop-off only |
How Do I Book NEMT in Crete?
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Call or Book Online
Reach our dispatch team at (708) 505-6994 or schedule instantly at dreamcarerides.com/booking. Available 7 days a week.
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Share Trip Details
Tell us your Crete pickup address, destination, and whether you need ambulatory, wheelchair, or stretcher transport.
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Get Upfront Pricing
Receive your exact fare before confirming — no hidden fees, no surge pricing, no surprises.
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Driver Arrives On Time
Your CPR-certified driver arrives at your door with the right vehicle and assists you safely to your appointment.
What Other Areas Near Crete Does Dream Care Rides Serve?
In addition to Crete, IL, Dream Care Rides provides medical transportation to and from these nearby communities. Our drivers serve the entire Will County region and know the roads, hospitals, and clinics in every neighborhood.
StegerBeecherUniversity ParkSouth Chicago HeightsMoneePark ForestDyer
What Resources Are Available for NEMT Passengers?
Common Questions About NEMT in Crete, IL
What does a ride from Crete to the hospital cost?+
Prices are per leg. Ambulatory is $50–$60 base plus $3.00 per mile after the first 3 miles; wheelchair is $60–$70 base + mileage; stretcher is $350–$400 base plus $6.00 per mile after the first 5 miles. From Crete, a trip north to Olympia Fields or east to Dyer adds a few miles past the included ones. A stair chair is +$40. The booking form shows every line before you pay.
Will you drive a Crete rider across the state line to an Indiana hospital?+
Yes. Crete is close to Indiana, and we regularly drive to Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Crown Point. The fare is calculated the same way as an Illinois trip, by miles and service level, and there is no separate state-line fee. Call (708) 505-6994 if your appointment is somewhere farther into Lake County.
Can you pick up a Crete patient after outpatient surgery with sedation?+
That is a trip we are built for. Surgery centres will not release a sedated patient to a rideshare or taxi. We drop you off in time for check-in, return when the centre calls, help you into the vehicle, and see you inside your Crete home. A family member can ride along.
Do you offer stretcher and wheelchair transport in Crete?+
Both. Crete riders who use a wheelchair ride in it, secured in a ramp or lift van. Anyone who cannot bear weight or needs a two-person transfer goes by stretcher with a two-person crew. Rides run seven days a week, including discharge pickups on weekends from Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.
How can a Crete rider pay?+
Rides from Crete are private pay, and you see the price before booking. Hospitals, rehab centres and senior living facilities can arrange and pay for rides as a partner, which is common for discharges. Many riders use an HSA or FSA card for medical trips; check with your plan administrator first.
How far ahead should I book a ride from Crete?+
A day or two ahead is ideal, especially for early appointments or a stretcher. Same-day rides from Crete happen when drivers are available. Pickups outside the regular operating day carry an after-hours fee of +$50–$300 per leg, so a mid-morning slot costs less. Call (708) 505-6994 to check the next opening.
Ready to Book Your Ride in Crete?
Call now or book online. Upfront pricing, no hidden fees, no broker authorization needed.
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About the Author
Founder & CEO, Dream Care Rides
Otse founded Dream Care Rides to provide safe, dignified medical transportation for patients across Chicago and the south suburbs. Based in Olympia Fields, IL, Dream Care Rides operates a fleet of ADA-compliant vehicles serving 80+ communities across Illinois and Indiana.
20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461 NPI #1033989991 Licensed & Insured 5.0 Google Rating
Published: March 24, 2026
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026