Cancer & Specialty Treatment

Yes. Dream Care Rides provides reliable transportation for chemotherapy appointments throughout the Chicago metro area and Northwest Indiana. Chemo treatments often run on strict schedules — every week or every two weeks for months — and missing a session can disrupt your treatment plan. We offer standing-order scheduling so your rides are automatically booked for every appointment in your treatment cycle. Our drivers are trained to assist patients who may feel fatigued or unwell. Ambulatory rides are $50–$60 base + mileage. Visit our cancer treatment transportation page or call (708) 505-6994 to set up recurring chemo rides.

Yes. Radiation therapy often requires daily treatments for five to seven weeks, making reliable recurring transportation critical. Dream Care Rides offers standing-order service where we schedule all your radiation appointments in advance — you do not need to call before each session. We match you with consistent drivers who learn your routine and your preferred pickup and drop-off process. Standing orders also qualify for volume pricing. Call (708) 505-6994 to set up a radiation therapy standing order, or book your first ride online. See our cancer transportation page for more on recurring ride options.

The right vehicle depends on your mobility and comfort level. Most cancer patients use our ambulatory (sedan or SUV) service, which is $50–$60 base + mileage. Patients who use a wheelchair during treatment can ride in our ADA-compliant wheelchair vans ($60–$70 base + mileage). For patients who cannot sit upright due to severe fatigue or post-surgical recovery, we offer stretcher ambulettes ($350–$400 base + mileage). Our vehicles are climate-controlled and sanitized between trips. Drivers can make brief stops for pharmacy pickups after treatment. Visit our cancer treatment transportation page to learn about vehicle options for each stage of your treatment.

Yes. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) to cancer treatment appointments in Illinois, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, infusion therapy, and oncologist visits. To use the benefit, contact your managed care organization (MCO) at least 48 hours before your appointment to authorize the ride. Dream Care Rides is an approved Medicaid NEMT provider in select service areas of Illinois. We handle the authorization process for recurring cancer treatment trips so you do not need to call your MCO before every session. Visit our Medicaid rides page for eligibility details, or call (708) 505-6994 to verify your Medicaid transportation benefits.

Dream Care Rides drivers are trained to assist patients who experience nausea, fatigue, or discomfort after chemotherapy, radiation, or infusion therapy. Our vehicles carry emesis bags, and drivers can make brief comfort stops if needed during the return trip. We allow flexible pickup timing — if your treatment runs longer than expected, call us and we will adjust your return ride at no extra charge. For patients who may need to recline, our wheelchair vans and stretcher ambulettes offer more space and comfort. We also recommend having a caregiver ride along at no additional passenger fee. Book your ride or call (708) 505-6994 to discuss your post-treatment transport needs.