Same-day availability to get you home safely and comfortably after a hospital stay.
Hospital discharges often happen with little notice, and patients frequently need extra help getting home safely. Riverdale Transit Shuttle offers same-day hospital discharge transportation with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and drivers trained to assist patients who are still recovering.
Every ride is operated by a licensed, insured company with background-checked drivers, and every wheelchair-accessible vehicle is inspected regularly for safety. Whether you need a single ride or a recurring schedule, our dispatch team is available 24/7 to help you plan it, and a real person answers the phone, not an automated system.
Riverdale Transit Shuttle was built around the specific challenges of hospital discharge transportation: predictable, dependable transportation for passengers and families who can't afford a ride that shows up late, cancels last minute, or isn't equipped to handle their needs. That focus shapes everything from how we train drivers to how we schedule vehicles across our service area.
If you're not sure whether hospital discharge transportation is the right fit for your situation, call our dispatcher at (708) 654-3440. We'll ask a few quick questions about your trip, your mobility needs, and your schedule, then recommend the right vehicle and service for you, even if that means pointing you toward a different one of our services instead.
Here's what makes our hospital discharge transportation service reliable, safe, and comfortable from pickup to drop-off. These aren't one-off perks; they're standard on every trip we run, regardless of the time of day, the distance, or how far in advance you booked.
Hospital discharges rarely happen on a predictable schedule. We prioritize same-day requests for discharge transportation.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our hospital discharge transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
We accommodate patients discharged with a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility equipment.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our hospital discharge transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
Drivers are trained to assist recovering patients gently, from hospital exit to the vehicle to their front door.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our hospital discharge transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
We can coordinate pickup timing directly with a hospital's discharge planning or case management team.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our hospital discharge transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
Drivers assist patients not just into the vehicle, but safely into their home upon arrival.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our hospital discharge transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
We regularly serve hospitals throughout the south Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our hospital discharge transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
From your first call to safe drop-off, here's exactly what to expect when you book hospital discharge transportation with Riverdale Transit Shuttle.
Reach our 24/7 dispatcher at (708) 654-3440 or use our online booking wizard to submit your hospital discharge transportation request, including pickup address, destination, and preferred date and time.
Our dispatch team reviews your request, confirms any special accommodations such as a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, and assigns the right vehicle and driver for your trip.
Your driver arrives at the scheduled pickup time, ready to assist from the front door of your home or facility.
You're transported directly to your destination in a clean, well-maintained vehicle, with the driver monitoring traffic and route conditions along the way.
Upon arrival, the driver assists you safely to the entrance of your destination, or all the way inside if needed.
Fully licensed transportation company with commercial insurance on every vehicle.
Ramp- and lift-equipped vehicles built for safe, comfortable boarding.
Ride requests accepted around the clock, including holidays and weekends.
Clean, well-maintained vehicles inspected regularly for safety and comfort.
Background-checked, trained drivers experienced in medical and senior transport.
Drivers assist from the front door to the vehicle and all the way to your destination.
A real person answers the phone day or night to coordinate your ride.
Years of experience coordinating dialysis, hospital discharge, and appointment rides.
Based in Park Forest, IL, we provide hospital discharge transportation to more than 20 surrounding communities within approximately a 100-mile radius. Our drivers know the local roads, hospital campuses, and neighborhood layouts throughout Park Forest, Chicago Heights, Homewood, Matteson, Harvey, Olympia Fields, Flossmoor, Richton Park, Hazel Crest, South Holland, Lansing, Frankfort, University Park, Country Club Hills, Dolton, Monee, Glenwood, Lynwood, Steger, Burnham, and Dyer, Indiana, which means faster, smoother trips whether you're headed to a medical appointment, the airport, or across town.
No matter which community you're calling from, the same standards apply: licensed and insured vehicles, background-checked drivers, and a dispatcher available 24 hours a day to help coordinate hospital discharge transportation. We plan routes with local traffic patterns and highway conditions in mind, so pickup times stay realistic and predictable, even during rush hour or bad weather.
Here are the questions we hear most often about hospital discharge transportation. If yours isn't answered below, call us directly at (708) 654-3440 and our dispatcher will walk you through it.
We prioritize same-day discharge requests whenever possible. Call (708) 654-3440 as soon as a discharge time is confirmed, and we'll dispatch a vehicle.
Yes, our wheelchair-accessible vehicles are equipped with ramps or lifts and securement systems specifically for this kind of discharge.
Yes, our drivers provide door-to-door assistance, helping patients safely from the hospital exit to the vehicle and from the vehicle into their home.
Yes, we regularly coordinate pickup times and details directly with hospital discharge planning and case management staff.
Hospital discharge times shift often. Call our dispatcher with the updated time and we will adjust the pickup accordingly.
Yes, a family member or caregiver is welcome to ride along, space permitting.
We serve major hospitals throughout the south Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana, including facilities in Harvey, Olympia Fields, and the Munster/Dyer area.
Yes, discharge transportation is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
We can accommodate portable oxygen and similar personal medical equipment. Let our dispatcher know what equipment will be traveling with the patient.
Pricing depends on distance and any special equipment needs. Call (708) 654-3440 for a same-day quote.
Wheelchair accessible · Licensed & insured · Available 24/7