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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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Last updated: March 2026
Medical transportation takes patients safely to healthcare appointments when they cannot drive and do not need an ambulance. Dream Care Rides provides ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher medical transport throughout Chicago, the south suburbs, and NW Indiana — available 24/7 with upfront pricing. Call (708) 505-6994 or book online.
Medical transportation — also called non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) — is a healthcare service that provides rides to and from medical appointments for patients who cannot drive themselves. Unlike ambulances, which provide emergency medical care during transport, medical transportation serves patients whose conditions are stable but who need specialized vehicles, trained drivers, or accessibility features that standard rideshare and taxis cannot provide.
The need for medical transportation is significant. The American Hospital Association reports that 3.6 million Americans miss healthcare appointments annually due to transportation barriers. In Chicago and surrounding communities, this problem disproportionately affects seniors, wheelchair users, dialysis patients, and low-income individuals without access to personal vehicles. Missed appointments lead to worsening chronic conditions, preventable emergency room visits, and hospital readmissions that cost the healthcare system billions.
Dream Care Rides addresses this gap from our headquarters at 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. We operate three types of medical transportation vehicles — ambulatory sedans and SUVs, ADA-compliant wheelchair vans, and stretcher-equipped ambulettes — staffed by drivers trained in patient assistance, safety protocols, and HIPAA compliance. Whether you need a one-time ride to a specialist or 156 dialysis trips per year, we provide the vehicle, the driver, and the reliability.
Dream Care Rides provides medical transportation for virtually every type of healthcare appointment. The most common medical transportation trips we handle include:
Three trips per week, 156 per year. Standing orders mean one call covers your entire schedule. Details
Chemotherapy and radiation patients who cannot drive after treatment due to side effects. Details
Same-day discharge transport to home or skilled nursing facilities. Wheelchair and stretcher available. Details
ADA-compliant vans with hydraulic lifts and Q-Straint securement for all wheelchair types. Details
Ambulette service for patients who must remain reclined. Room-to-room and bed-to-bed transfers. Details
Door-to-door medical transport for elderly patients who no longer drive safely. Details
Recurring PT appointments with standing order scheduling. Details
Post-stroke patients needing consistent transport to rehabilitation appointments. Details
Interstate medical transport for patients traveling to out-of-area specialists. Details
Dream Care Rides provides upfront pricing on every medical transportation trip. The price you are quoted is the price you pay — no hidden fees, no surge pricing, no surprises at the end of the ride.
| Vehicle Type | Base Rate | Per Mile | Typical 10-Mile Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory (Sedan/SUV) | $35 – $65 | $2 – $4/mi | $55 – $105 |
| Wheelchair (ADA Van) | $65 – $115 | $3 – $6/mi | $95 – $175 |
| Stretcher (Ambulette) | $300 – $525 | $5 – $16/mi | $350 – $685 |
For full pricing details across all states, visit our rates page. For an exact quote on your specific trip, call (708) 505-6994.
Dream Care Rides provides medical transportation across the greater Chicago metropolitan region from our headquarters in Olympia Fields, IL. Our primary coverage areas:
Not sure if we serve your area? Call (708) 505-6994 and we will confirm your route and provide an upfront quote.
Every Dream Care Rides driver is trained in patient assistance, wheelchair securement (Q-Straint four-point system), HIPAA compliance, and safety protocols. This is not a rideshare side gig — our drivers are medical transport professionals.
Your price is confirmed before booking. No surge pricing, no post-ride surprises. Ambulatory from $35, wheelchair from $65, stretcher from $300.
Dialysis, chemotherapy, physical therapy — if you go regularly, one call sets up your entire schedule. No rebooking weekly, no risk of forgetting to call.
Medical needs do not follow business hours. Dream Care Rides operates around the clock including weekends and holidays. Early morning dialysis, late-night discharges, holiday appointments — all served.
Your driver comes to your front door, not the curb. Assists with boarding, secures mobility equipment, and walks you to your appointment entrance at the destination. You are never left at a curb.
Dream Care Rides maintains a 5.0 rating on Google with 45+ reviews. Our patients rate us highly because we show up on time, provide real assistance, and charge exactly what we quote. Read our reviews.
The fastest way to book. No broker authorization, no pre-approval wait, same-day available. Pay by credit card, debit card, or cash. Upfront pricing confirmed before every ride. Private pay details.
Illinois Medicaid covers medical transportation for eligible beneficiaries. Trips must be authorized through your MCO or transportation broker. Medicaid rides details.
Some Medicare Advantage plans include medical transportation as a supplemental benefit. Check your plan documents or call your insurer to verify coverage.
Workers' comp policies may cover medical transportation to authorized treatment appointments. Contact your claims adjuster to confirm.
Dream Care Rides provides medical transportation throughout Chicago, the south suburbs, and NW Indiana. Our headquarters is at 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. We serve all 77 Chicago neighborhoods, 30+ south suburban communities, and NW Indiana cities including Hammond, Gary, and Merrillville. Call (708) 505-6994 for immediate scheduling or book online at dreamcarerides.com/booking.
Medical transportation pricing in Chicago depends on the vehicle type required. Ambulatory (sedan/SUV) costs $35 to $65 base rate plus $2 to $4 per mile. Wheelchair van transport costs $65 to $115 base rate plus $3 to $6 per mile. Stretcher (ambulette) transport costs $300 to $525 base rate plus $5 to $16 per mile. Surcharges apply for weekends (1.5x), holidays (2.25x), wait time ($15 to $30 per 15 minutes), oxygen ($25), and stairchair ($25). Call Dream Care Rides at (708) 505-6994 for an exact upfront quote.
Three types of medical transportation are available through Dream Care Rides. Ambulatory transport uses sedans and SUVs for patients who can walk and sit in a standard seat. Wheelchair transport uses ADA-compliant vans with hydraulic lifts and Q-Straint four-point securement for manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and scooters. Stretcher transport uses ambulettes with gurney mounts for patients who must remain lying down. All three are available 24/7 in Chicago.
Yes. Illinois Medicaid covers medical transportation (NEMT) for eligible beneficiaries traveling to Medicaid-covered medical appointments. Dream Care Rides is primarily a private-pay provider with transparent pricing. Medicaid accepted in select service areas — call (708) 505-6994 to check availability. Visit our Medicaid rides page for details.
Yes. Dialysis is the most common recurring medical transportation need — 3 trips per week, 156 per year. Dream Care Rides offers standing orders for dialysis patients, meaning one call sets up your entire recurring schedule. No rebooking each week. Wheelchair and ambulatory vehicles available for dialysis transport. Call (708) 505-6994 to set up a dialysis standing order.
Yes. Dream Care Rides provides same-day medical transportation for private pay patients throughout Chicago and the south suburbs. Call (708) 505-6994 as early as possible for same-day availability. No broker pre-authorization required for private pay. Hospital discharge transport is often arranged same-day. For recurring appointments, set up a standing order to guarantee vehicle availability.
Medical transportation (NEMT) provides safe, non-emergency rides for patients whose condition is stable. Ambulances provide emergency medical care with paramedics, cardiac monitors, and life-support equipment. NEMT costs $35 to $525 depending on vehicle type. Ambulances cost $1,200 to $2,500 or more. If you do not need emergency medical intervention during the ride, medical transportation is the appropriate and more affordable option.
Call Dream Care Rides at (708) 505-6994 or book online at dreamcarerides.com/booking. You will need your parent's name, pickup address, destination, appointment time, and mobility level (can they walk to the car, do they use a wheelchair, or do they need a stretcher). For recurring appointments, set up a standing order. You can schedule and pay for rides on their behalf. Adult children frequently arrange medical transportation for aging parents who can no longer drive safely.
Yes. Dream Care Rides provides medical transportation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and all major holidays. Weekend trips carry a 1.5x surcharge and holiday trips carry a 2.25x surcharge on the base rate. Standing order patients have weekend and holiday rides automatically covered. Call (708) 505-6994 at any time.
Ambulatory from $35. Wheelchair from $65. Stretcher from $300. Available 24/7 throughout Chicago, the south suburbs, and NW Indiana. Upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
Dream Care Rides · 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
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