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Dream Care Rides
Olympia Fields, IL base · 40 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
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Providers serving University Park
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Showing 5 providers serving University Park.
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LumityCare
Lincolnwood, IL base · 100 mi radius
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Rainbow Road Transport
Schaumburg, IL base · 100 mi radius
Member
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Ram In The Bush Logistics
Richton Park, IL base · 50 mi radius
Member
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Special Needs Chicago
Chicago, IL base · 50 mi radius
Service-area matches are based on each provider's base location, service area, and listed capabilities. Confirm the exact pickup ZIP, vehicle fit, timing, assistance level, and final price before scheduling.
Decision guide
Compare medical transport options in University Park
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
5 providers list service-area coverage in University Park. 5 serve University Park from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 5 wheelchair, 2 stretcher, 3 bariatric, 5 ambulatory, 3 stair chair, 5 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~3.0 mi. Median listed base distance: ~31.3 mi.
Timing and availability
3 providers list same-day service.
4 providers list weekend service.
3 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
5 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 1, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 19, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
University Park private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For University Park, current private-pay estimates start with the base service amount, include the listed local miles when applicable, and then add mileage or access factors when the trip is longer or more complex. These are planning estimates before provider confirmation, not a guaranteed final customer price.
Regular local mileage is commonly modeled at $4.00/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.00/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.50/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $30; after-hours timing $35; weekend timing $30; hospital discharge coordination $10; oxygen or equipment handling $20; stairs $30, $55, $100, or $70 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $70/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $135/hr for stretcher rides.
University Park pricing can change with exact entrances, parking or valet access, stairs, chair dimensions, oxygen, same-day timing, weekend or after-hours pickup, hospital discharge timing, wait-and-return needs, caregiver coordination, and longer regional mileage. Share full pickup and drop-off addresses, appointment or release time, mobility equipment, stairs, return plan, and contact details before requesting a price.
Wheelchair van example: $255 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.50/mi = about $255 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $140 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $160 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Wheelchair van | $255 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $275 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $310 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Stretcher transport | $475 | 7 mi | $6.25/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Care Rides | Olympia Fields, IL | ~5.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| LumityCare | Lincolnwood, IL | ~38.4 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| Rainbow Road Transport | Schaumburg, IL | ~42.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| Ram In The Bush Logistics | Richton Park, IL | ~3.0 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| Special Needs Chicago | Chicago, IL | ~31.3 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
Trip planning checklist
- Exact pickup and destination entrances, including suite, unit, floor, discharge desk, or clinic entrance.
- Requested pickup time, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether waiting time is expected.
- Passenger mobility level, transfer needs, companion or caregiver travel, and any equipment traveling with the passenger.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering University Park also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
5
Hospitals within ~25 mi
28
Dialysis within ~25 mi
97
Age 65+
11.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near University Park, Illinois
CMS provider data lists 28 hospitals and 97 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of University Park.
Nearby CMS entries include Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights, Franciscan Health Dyer, and DaVita Olympia Fields Dialysis Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago HeightsHospital · , IL
5.3 mi · Emergency servicesFranciscan Health DyerHospital · , IN
10.7 mi · Emergency servicesIngalls Memorial HospitalHospital · , IL
11.7 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Olympia Fields Dialysis CenterDialysis · Matteson, IL
4.3 miFMC - Steger DialysisDialysis · Steger, IL
4.7 miFMC - South SuburbanDialysis · Olympia Fields, IL
5.3 miNursing and rehabilitation
Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nsg CtrNursing Home · , IL
2.1 mi · 294 bedsGenerations at ApplewoodNursing Home · , IL
4.1 mi · 154 bedsAperion Care Chicago HeightsNursing Home · , IL
4.5 mi · 200 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in University Park
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of University Park village, Illinois at about 7,306.
Within that ACS geography, about 11.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 4.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 39.4% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 60484. ZIP-based estimates may not match University Park's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 15.3%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 10.0%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 14.3%.
Comparison
How University Park compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 5.9 percentage points below the median among comparable Illinois locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Illinois locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Illinois locations.
Data sources and methodology
This page is generated from active MedicalRide provider coverage records for the listed service area and ride type. Medical facility references are derived from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data files. Population and household estimates use the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year release. Community health indicators use CDC PLACES 2025 modeled estimates. ZIP-level rurality classifications use USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes 2020.
Facility distances are calculated as approximate straight-line distances from the page's representative coordinate and are not driving distances or dispatch estimates. A facility appearing in this context section does not indicate an affiliation, endorsement, referral relationship, or transportation contract with MedicalRide or any listed provider.
Updated Aug 31, 2026.
Local service notes
Service notes for University Park
For University Park pickups, MedicalRide shows 5 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, dialysis, discharge, and long-distance support. Most matches depend on nearby bases and service-radius rules; the rest of the fit still depends on vehicle type, crew schedule, and destination distance.
Coverage details show a 40- to 100-mile service radius range. 1 of 5 companies report same-day callback response. 2 of 5 companies report weekend service. 1 of 5 companies report after-hours service by request. 2 of 5 companies report 24/7 operation.
Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 35 additional transportation businesses near University Park that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 12 transportation business bases are within about 25 miles. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
University Park has a similar company count to nearby options such as Monee, Park Forest, and Richton Park, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
Before requesting a callback, include pickup ZIP, drop-off ZIP, mobility equipment, stairs, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether the passenger needs transfer assistance. Final price and timing should be confirmed directly before scheduling.