Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Mokena, 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 Mokena, 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 Silver Cross Hospital, Silver Cross Health Center – Mokena, and 4 additional medical facilities, just 25 min from our Olympia Fields headquarters.
Mokena has urgent care and imaging in town but no hospital, and it sits between three of them. Silver Cross in New Lenox is closest to the west, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is up LaGrange Road to the north, and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is east. Which way a Mokena rider goes depends on where the doctor practices, so the route changes from one appointment to the next.
To book a medical ride from Mokena, 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.
Mokena Sits Between Three Hospital Systems
Draw a triangle between Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, and Mokena lands near the middle. None of the three is inside the village. That is fine for a healthy driver with a car, and a real obstacle for someone who has just had a stroke, uses a power chair, or has stopped driving at night.
The Silver Cross Health Center on Owens Road, at US-30, covers part of the gap. It offers urgent care, CT, ultrasound and lab work, so many follow-up scans can happen in Mokena itself. Anything more involved, such as surgery, infusion, cardiac care or an inpatient stay, means leaving town. A patient discharged from Silver Cross may then need three or four scans and check-ups in the weeks that follow, some in Mokena and some not.
Public transit does not solve that trip. Mokena has Rock Island Metra stations, but trains are timed for commuters heading to downtown Chicago, not for a patient heading west to New Lenox or north up LaGrange Road. From a Metra platform, reaching any of the three hospitals still takes a car.
So Mokena medical rides come in many shapes. One week it is Palos for a surgical consult; the next it is Silver Cross for a stress test; the next it is Owens Road for bloodwork. We treat each leg as its own trip with its own pickup time, and our drivers know how to get from a Mokena subdivision to each of those front doors without guessing.
Local Insight
LaGrange Road north of Mokena slows around the I-80 ramps at rush hour and near the shopping centers on Saturdays, so Palos appointments before 9 AM get extra travel time. When you book, tell us whether the front entrance has steps, so the driver brings a stair chair or plans the wheelchair route.
Our HQ is 25 min from Mokena
Dream Care Rides dispatches from 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields — just 12 miles from Mokena. Your driver is already in your neighborhood.
Dream Care Rides provides door-to-door medical transportation in Mokena, IL and surrounding areas.
Where Does Dream Care Rides Pick Up at Silver Cross Hospital?
Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Level II Trauma CenterHeart Surgery24/7 Stroke CareCancer CareInpatient Rehabilitation
NEMT Drop-off Instructions
From Mokena we reach Silver Cross by US-30 or I-80 to I-355, exiting at Southwest Highway (US-6) and turning onto Silver Cross Boulevard. Walking and wheelchair riders get out at the main entrance. A stretcher transfer is arranged with the patient's nurse or the discharge desk before the crew arrives.
Where Is Silver Cross Hospital Located?
What Other Medical Facilities Does Dream Care Rides Serve in Mokena?
Silver Cross Health Center – Mokena
clinic21205 S Owens Rd, Mokena, IL 60448
Urgent care, CT, ultrasound and lab work at US-30 and Owens Road. Handy for scans ordered after a hospital visit.
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
hospital12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
North of Mokena by way of LaGrange Road. Many Mokena residents have primary doctors and surgeons in the Palos system.
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
hospital20201 S Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
East of Mokena, on the same side of the south suburbs as our Olympia Fields headquarters.
Silver Cross Surgery Center
clinic1003 Pawlak Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Outpatient surgery just west in New Lenox. Sedated patients need an escort home, which we provide.
How Does Dialysis Transportation Work in Mokena?
We provide standing-order dialysis transport for patients in Mokena. 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.
Mokena dialysis patients often treat in New Lenox, Tinley Park or Orland Park depending on where a chair opened up. We run those as standing orders, with pickups timed to the chair schedule rather than a generic window.
What NEMT Services Are Available in Mokena?
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 Mokena, 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 Mokena Choose Dream Care Rides?
Mokena families tend to have doctors spread across two or three hospital systems: a cardiologist at Silver Cross, a surgeon in Palos Heights, a scan at the Silver Cross center on Owens Road. That is a lot of driving for a spouse or an adult child who works. The Rock Island Metra line runs through the village toward downtown Chicago, but it does not stop at any of those hospitals, and a wheelchair user cannot count on a bus to get there. Dream Care Rides fills that gap from our Olympia Fields base, about 25 minutes away. We schedule each leg on its own, so a morning drop at Palos and an afternoon pickup from Silver Cross can be two separate rides on the same day. Riders who walk ride ambulatory; wheelchair users stay in their chair; anyone who needs a lift or a two-person transfer rides on a stretcher with a crew of two. The price is shown before you book. Call (708) 505-6994 for help picking the right vehicle.
✓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 Mokena?
| Feature | Dream Care Rides | Typical Chicago NEMT | Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatches from | Olympia Fields (25 min from Mokena) | 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 Mokena?
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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 Mokena 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 Mokena Does Dream Care Rides Serve?
In addition to Mokena, 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.
New LenoxFrankfortTinley ParkOrland ParkHomer GlenJoliet
What Resources Are Available for NEMT Passengers?
Common Questions About NEMT in Mokena, IL
How is a ride from Mokena priced?+
Each one-way leg is priced by vehicle and distance. Ambulatory: $50–$60 base plus $3.00 per mile after the first 3 miles. Wheelchair: $60–$70 base plus $3.50 per mile after the first 3 miles. Stretcher: $350–$400 base plus $6.00 per mile after the first 5 miles. Ambulatory and wheelchair round trips take 10% off the return leg's base and mileage. A Mokena trip to Silver Cross is shorter than one to Palos Heights, and the booking form shows the total for your exact addresses before you confirm.
Which vehicle does a Mokena rider need?+
If you walk on your own, even with a cane, you ride ambulatory. If you use a wheelchair, you stay in it on a ramp-equipped van. If you cannot bear weight, need a lift, or need two people to move you, a stretcher van with a two-person crew picks you up in Mokena. Not sure? Call (708) 505-6994 and describe the rider's mobility.
Can you take me from Mokena to Palos Hospital and back from Silver Cross?+
Yes. Each leg is booked separately, so the pickup and drop-off do not need to be at the same hospital. A Mokena rider can go north to Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in the morning and come home from Silver Cross in New Lenox later that day. We track both appointment times and adjust if one runs long.
Do you run weekly rides for Mokena patients in therapy or treatment?+
Yes. Physical therapy after surgery, dialysis three times a week, and oncology infusions all fit a standing order. Mokena riders keep the same pickup time each week, and we hold the slot until you tell us the treatment has ended or the schedule has changed.
What payment options do Mokena riders have?+
Mokena rides are private pay. You see the price before you book and pay by card. A hospital, rehab facility or senior living community can also set up a ride and pay for it as a partner. Health savings and flexible spending cards often work for medical transport, but confirm with your plan. Call (708) 505-6994 with billing questions.
How far ahead should I book from Mokena, and do you run on weekends?+
A day or two ahead gives you the most choice of pickup times, and a standing order is best for anything recurring. Same-day rides from Mokena are possible when drivers are available. We run seven days a week; weekend legs carry a surcharge (+$50 per leg), and pickups outside regular hours add +$50–$300 per leg.
Ready to Book Your Ride in Mokena?
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: Oct 1, 2026