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Dream Care Rides is a licensed NEMT provider. We do not provide emergency ambulance or paramedic services.
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Licensed NEMT Provider · Available 24/7 · Serving Illinois & Indiana
Passenger Reviews
Sheree Clark
“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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“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...”
Read full review →Beatrice Ayiku
“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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“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.”
Debra Woodson
“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!”
Jennifer Phillips
“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 Steger, 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, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, and 4 additional medical facilities, just 15 min from our Olympia Fields headquarters.
Steger sits on both sides of Steger Road, the line between Cook and Will counties, so two neighbours a block apart can live in different counties and still need the same hospital. There is no hospital inside the village. The closest full-service campus is Franciscan Health Olympia Fields on Crawford Avenue, and our own headquarters is in Olympia Fields as well, which makes a Steger pickup one of the shorter runs our drivers make.
To book a medical ride from Steger, 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.
Steger is one of the villages closest to the office our dispatchers work from. Olympia Fields sits a few miles north up Chicago Road and Western Avenue, and most mornings a driver is already in the area before your pickup time. That shortens the wait when a clinic runs late and you need a ride home sooner than planned.
The village has no hospital of its own. For most Steger households the nearest campus is Franciscan Health Olympia Fields on Crawford Avenue, which handles emergency care, cancer treatment, heart and vascular work and surgery. Cardiology and stroke follow-ups often go to Advocate South Suburban in Hazel Crest, and cancer or orthopaedic referrals to UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey. When a specialist sends you downtown to the University of Chicago Medical Center, we drive that longer leg too.
Steger Road is the county line, and about a third of the village sits on the Will County side. That split confuses some residents when they look for local services, but it changes nothing about how you book with us. The same drivers, the same vans and the same per-leg prices apply on both sides of the road.
Many of our Steger riders are older adults who stopped driving, people recovering from surgery, and family members helping a parent get to treatment. Tell us who is riding, how they move, and whether someone will ride along, and we match the vehicle to the person: a sedan-style ride for a walking rider, a lift van for a wheelchair, or a stretcher with a two-person crew.
Local Insight
Freight tracks run beside Chicago Road through Steger, and a long train can hold traffic at the crossings for several minutes. We add a cushion to morning pickups for that, and in winter we allow extra time for the unplowed side streets off Steger Road.
Our HQ is 15 min from Steger
Dream Care Rides dispatches from 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields — just 6 miles from Steger. Your driver is already in your neighborhood.

Dream Care Rides provides door-to-door medical transportation in Steger, IL and surrounding areas.
20201 S Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
NEMT Drop-off Instructions
The main entrance faces Crawford Avenue. Ambulatory and wheelchair riders from Steger are brought to the main entrance and walked or rolled inside; for a stretcher pickup after an inpatient stay, we confirm the time with the nursing unit or discharge desk before the crew leaves.
15 min drive from our Olympia Fields headquarters
Get Directions →17800 S Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Cardiology, stroke care and GI procedures; a frequent follow-up destination for Steger riders.
One Ingalls Drive, Harvey, IL 60426
Oncology, orthopaedics and heart care, reached by heading north through the Halsted corridor.
19550 Governors Hwy, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Outpatient specialists, imaging, lab work and rehab therapy, plus a 24/7 Urgent Aid centre.
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park academic centre for specialist referrals that the south suburban hospitals send downtown.
We provide standing-order dialysis transport for patients in Steger. 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.
Most Steger dialysis riders head north of Steger Road three mornings or afternoons a week. We set those up once as a standing order, so the pickup is on the calendar for every treatment without a new call.
Door-to-door sedan rides for passengers who can walk
$50–$60 base + mileage
ADA vans with hydraulic lifts and Q-Straint securement
$60–$70 base + mileage
For passengers who cannot sit upright during transport
$350–$400 base + mileage
Recurring standing orders for 3x/week sessions
$50–$60 base + mileage
Same-day discharge transport from all major hospitals
$50–$70 base + mileage
Door-through-door assistance for elderly passengers
$50–$70 base + mileage
Sedan rides for passengers who can walk
$50–$60
base + $3.00/mi after the first 3 miles
ADA vans with lifts & securement
$60–$70
base + $3.50/mi after the first 3 miles
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.
Get your exact price with our NEMT Cost Calculator
Our Olympia Fields office is about 6 miles from Steger, roughly a 15-minute drive, so the van that picks you up usually starts nearby instead of crossing the metro area. Drivers know Chicago Road, the old Vincennes route through the village, and how it runs north across Sauk Trail and Lincoln Highway toward Olympia Fields and Hazel Crest. We take Steger residents to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for cancer treatment and surgery, to Advocate South Suburban in Hazel Crest for cardiology and stroke follow-ups, and to UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey. Riders on the Cook side and the Will side of Steger Road book the same way and pay the same per-leg rates. Wheelchair users ride in a ramp or lift van; riders who cannot bear weight travel on a stretcher with a two-person crew. Call (708) 505-6994 and the dispatcher you reach works in the same corner of the south suburbs you live in.
| Feature | Dream Care Rides | Typical Chicago NEMT | Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatches from | Olympia Fields (15 min from Steger) | 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 |
Reach our dispatch team at (708) 505-6994 or schedule instantly at dreamcarerides.com/booking. Available 7 days a week.
Tell us your Steger pickup address, destination, and whether you need ambulatory, wheelchair, or stretcher transport.
Receive your exact fare before confirming — no hidden fees, no surge pricing, no surprises.
Your CPR-certified driver arrives at your door with the right vehicle and assists you safely to your appointment.
In addition to Steger, IL, Dream Care Rides provides medical transportation to and from these nearby communities. Our drivers serve the entire Cook County region and know the roads, hospitals, and clinics in every neighborhood.
Call now or book online. Upfront pricing, no hidden fees, no broker authorization needed.

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.
Published: March 24, 2026
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026