Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana sits directly on the Illinois-Indiana border — in some places, the state line runs through residential neighborhoods. Dream Care Rides serves Highland patients on both sides of this boundary. Whether your medical appointment is in Hammond, Gary, Chicago, or anywhere in between, we cross the state line without additional complexity or cost. Highland has approximately 23,000 residents and is part of the broader Northwest Indiana community that includes Munster, Hammond, and Griffith. St. Catherine Hospital in adjacent East Chicago and the Community Healthcare System serve the local area. For specialist care in Chicago, Dream Care Rides provides direct transport to Northwestern, Rush, UChicago Medicine, and other major medical centers. Indiana Medicaid coverage for NEMT differs from Illinois — for Highland patients, private pay is the simplest booking option. Ambulatory rides start at $35; wheelchair transport starts at $65. Call (708) 505-6994.
Why Dream Care Rides for Highland
Highland's border location means patients here often receive care on both sides of the state line. A Highland resident might see a primary care doctor in Indiana but a cardiologist in Chicago. Dream Care Rides handles both trips seamlessly. Our Olympia Fields base is 25 miles from Highland, and we travel through the Calumet City-Hammond corridor daily. For Highland families, having one NEMT provider that covers both Illinois and Indiana destinations simplifies medical transportation logistics significantly. No need to coordinate with separate providers for each state. For exact pricing, visit dreamcarerides.com/rates or call (708) 505-6994.
Medical Facilities We Serve in Highland
Hospitals & Medical Centers
- St. Catherine Hospital (4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN — adjacent)
- Community Healthcare System (various locations, NW Indiana)
Dialysis Centers
- DaVita Highland Dialysis (2930 Ridge Rd, Highland)
Highland to Chicago — Transportation to Major Medical Centers
Many Highland patients require specialist care at Chicago's major academic medical centers. Dream Care Rides provides direct, door-to-door transport from Highland to:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital — Streeterville, Chicago
- Rush University Medical Center — Illinois Medical District, Chicago
- UChicago Medicine — Hyde Park, Chicago
- Advocate Christ Medical Center — Oak Lawn
Our drivers know the most efficient routes from Highland to each hospital and schedule pickups with traffic buffers to ensure on-time arrival. Whether you need ambulatory, wheelchair, or stretcher transport, we provide the same reliable service for every trip.
Cross-State Coverage Note
Dream Care Rides is licensed in both Illinois and Indiana. Indiana Medicaid (Healthy Indiana Plan) coverage differs from Illinois Medicaid. Private pay is the simplest option for Highland patients. Call (708) 505-6994 to verify your coverage or get a private pay quote.
Pricing for NEMT in Highland
Exact pricing depends on pickup and destination addresses, transport type, and any special requirements. Call (708) 505-6994 for a firm quote before booking. Prices are confirmed upfront with no hidden fees. Same pricing applies for Indiana and Illinois patients.
Private Pay Booking — No Authorization Required
Medicaid NEMT requires prior authorization, broker coordination, and wait times that can delay your medical care. Dream Care Rides private pay is immediate:
- 1Call (708) 505-6994Tell us your pickup address, destination, date, time, and transport type.
- 2Get Your QuoteWe provide an exact price based on your route. No estimates, no ranges — a firm number.
- 3Confirm Your RideApprove the price and your ride is locked in. You receive a confirmation with driver and vehicle details.
- 4Driver DispatchedYour driver arrives at the confirmed time, assists you door-through-door, and gets you to your appointment safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dream Care Rides cross the state line from Highland to Illinois?
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Also Serving Northwest Indiana
Dream Care Rides serves communities throughout Northwest Indiana:
Nearby Areas We Serve
In addition to Highland, Dream Care Rides serves Hammond, Munster, Whiting, Calumet City, IL (across state line), Griffith, and surrounding communities. Call (708) 505-6994 for service in your area.