Comfortable, professional long-haul transportation beyond our standard service radius, including out-of-state medical and family trips.
When a trip goes beyond a typical local ride, Riverdale Transit Shuttle offers long-distance transportation for medical appointments at out-of-region hospitals, family events, relocations, and more, always in a comfortable, wheelchair-accessible vehicle if needed.
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 long distance 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 long distance 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 long distance 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.
Long-distance trips are available upon request for destinations farther than our typical service area.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our long distance transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
Passengers who use a wheelchair can book an accessible vehicle for long-haul trips, not just local rides.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our long distance transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
Our fleet is inspected and maintained regularly, important for longer trips on the highway.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our long distance transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
For longer trips, we build in rest stops as needed, especially for medical or senior passengers.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our long distance transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
Our dispatcher works with you to plan pickup time, route, and any special accommodations ahead of a long trip.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our long distance transportation fleet is held to on every single trip.
The same background-checked, professional drivers who handle local trips also handle our long-distance transportation.. This is one of the standards every driver and vehicle in our long distance 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 long distance transportation with Riverdale Transit Shuttle.
Reach our 24/7 dispatcher at (708) 654-3440 or use our online booking wizard to submit your long distance 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 long distance 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 long distance 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 long distance transportation. If yours isn't answered below, call us directly at (708) 654-3440 and our dispatcher will walk you through it.
While our core service area covers roughly 100 miles around Park Forest, we accept long-distance requests beyond that radius. Call (708) 654-3440 to discuss your specific destination.
Yes, wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available for long-distance trips, not just local ones.
We recommend booking long-distance transportation as early as possible, ideally several days to a week in advance, to guarantee vehicle and driver availability.
Yes, patients traveling to specialized medical centers outside our core service area can book long-distance medical transportation with us.
Where possible, we aim to keep the same driver and vehicle for both legs of a long-distance round trip, especially for medical appointments.
Yes, we build in rest stops as needed based on trip length and passenger needs, particularly for senior or medical passengers.
Yes, we offer multi-passenger vehicles so families or groups can travel together in a single, coordinated ride.
Long-distance pricing is based on total mileage, trip duration, and any special accommodations. Call (708) 654-3440 for a custom quote.
Yes, you can book a one-way long-distance trip or a full round trip with a scheduled return.
Most long-distance trips extend from our Illinois/Indiana base toward destinations across the Midwest. Call us with your specific destination to confirm availability.
Wheelchair accessible · Licensed & insured · Available 24/7