By Maurice
If you're looking for free transportation for seniors in Illinois, you’re in the right place!
This page is a complete resource for free transportation for the elderly in the state of Illinois.
Check out the resources below, and if you have a resource to add, please contact us!
Map of Free Transportation for Seniors in Illinois
List of Free Transportation for Seniors in Illinois
Program Description:
Advocate Health Care, a faith-based nonprofit, is the largest health system in Illinois and a leader in the medical field that's dedicated to changing patient expectations by giving them easy access to all that they need to stay well, live well and achieve outstanding treatment outcomes.
- 1There is a free bus service to and from parking lot.
- 2Ring-a-Ride will provide preset shopping trips on specific days to specific areas by appointment only. Other destinations and appointment times may be available as scheduling permits. No more than eight (8) round trips are allowed at this time.
- 3Service hours are:
Monday through Friday:
First pickup at 6 a.m. and last drop-off at 6 p.m.
Saturday
First pickup at 9 a.m. and last drop-off at 3 p.m. - 4Dispatch Hours
Reservations are accepted:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between noon and 1 p.m. for lunch.)
The reservation office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays - 5Other destinations and appointment times may be available as scheduling permits.
Program Description:
Michael Grach founded All-Ways Medical Carriers in 1995, and it has remained family owned and operated since then.
Specializing in medical transportation, we work with many special education and special needs departments of local school districts, as well as assisted living and private care facilities.
- 1No price information found on their website.
Free according to Rides In Sight and Free Medical Transport (a nationwide directory of both emergency and non-emergency medical transportation companies or organizations.).
Program Description:
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) was founded in 1939 by Joseph Meegan, Saul Alinsky, supporting clergy, business owners, union officials, and residents.
BYNC, located at 1751 W. 47th Street in Chicago, is among the oldest not-for-profit community organization in the Unitied States, serving a large area of Chicago’s Southwest Side, which includes the communities of Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and New City.
The BYNC through SSA 10 and SSA 39 supports local shopping in the area by providing transportation to our neighborhood senior citizens. We operate a free small shuttle bus service that provides door-to-door, convenient, safe, and free transportation for the senior citizens in our area; allowing them to remain independent and self-sufficient.
- 1SSA 10: 47th / Ashland Retail District
- 2SSA #39: BRIGHTON PARK / ARCHER HEIGHTS
- 3For more information please contact Jim Gonskaesc (773) 523-4416.
Program Description:
Bacoa’s programs and services offer creative solutions that help older adults navigate the dynamic process of aging, and allowing them to live life to their full potential and on their own terms.
Most Bacoa services are free or on a sliding-fee scale, based on the senior’s financial status. No one is ever refused services because of an inability to pay.
Our focus is primarily in Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park and Tower Lakes.
Volunteers for our “Easy Riders” transportation service drive older adults to the grocery store, pharmacy or to personal care appointments.
- 1Please note: Because of COVID-19 safety concerns, the Easy Riders and FISH services are suspended until further notice. Please check back on this page or follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
Program Description:
The Bloom Township VIP Senior Wheels program operates curb-to-curb transportation service to Bloom Township residents age 60 and older or mobility limited disabled persons.
Transportation to stores, restaurants, medical appointments and township activities, as well as other destinations are available. Vehicles are equipped with handicap accessible lifts and are air-conditioned. Drivers are safe, friendly and dependable.
- 1Please note: Because of COVID-19 safety concerns, the Easy Riders and FISH services are suspended until further notice. Please check back on this page or follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
Program Description:
Our DIAL-A-BUS Service with chair lifts is available to transport Elk Grove Township Senior residents age 55+ and Disabled residents over 18 years of age for FREE to
destinations within the Township boundaries using our (curb-to-curb) service, but due to insurance restrictions grandchildren are not allowed to ride on the bus.
Elk Grove Township boundaries of Central Road on the North, Devon on the South, Mt. Prospect Road on the East and Rohlwing Road on the West. Local area hospitals which we transport to are Amita (Alexian Brothers) and Northwest Community.
- 1Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
- 2Please inform us when calling for a reservation if you have a disability that requires the use of a wheel chair, walker or cane.
- 3DIAL-A-BUS is available when the Township offices are open Monday through Friday.
- 4Residents that are being transported to Dialysis or a Doctor’s appointment receive priority with our service and other destinations subsequent to those trips being completed will be scheduled for your arrival at your destination by 10:30 AM and will need to pick you up by 3:00 PM to finish our day by 4:00 PM.
- 5We ask that if you will be going to a Doctor appointment that you make your appointments no earlier than 10:30 A.M., no later than 1:00 P.M and note that all appointments must be finished by 3:00 p.m.
- 6Please be ready at least 15 minutes before your pick-up time and be patient if the bus is running late. Our buses cover a lot of ground each day and have to contend with road construction and traffic.
- 7A donation receptacle is located near the driver on each bus. This donation is purely voluntary, but does help defray the cost of bus services.
Program Description:
Connections to Care (formerly Escorted Transportation Service) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006
with the sole goal of providing reliable, volunteer-based, accompanied transportation for the older adults in our community to get to their crucial medical and dental appointments.
- 1They ask for a $15 donation for each round-trip ride ($7.50 for one-way rides).
Program Description:
Non-Emergency Transportation Services Prior Authorization Program (NETSPAP), a program of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).
NETSPAP is a Medicaid program dedicated to help Medicaid Participants who have limited access to non-emergency transportation to and from a Medicaid covered health care service. First Transit is the call center that the HFS contracted with to provide the review of prior authorizations for most non-emergency transportation. First Transit is NOT a transportation provider, and does not arrange transportation.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, or HFS, administers and funds, in part or in full, Medicaid and other Medical Assistance Programs providing comprehensive health coverage to over 2.7 million qualified adults and children of Illinois.
- 1Medicaid covered
Program Description:
Center of Concern and FISH of Park Ridge are 501(C) 3 not- for-profit agencies operated by volunteer Boards of Directors.
The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need enabling them to live with dignity and independence.
- 1There will be no changes to the current process of FISH transportation service for Seniors.
- 2Transportation services are free and there is no charge for a caregiver who accompanies a senior client.
Program Description:
Hanover Township offers residents a variety of transportation options. From subsidized vouchers for working individuals; to medical visit transportation, the Township has you covered.
( RTA Program , Dial-A-Bus Program , TIDE: Ticket to Ride Taxi Voucher Program)
- 1Free, suggested donation $1/one-way and $2/round trip
Program Description:
Helping Hands was founded in 1988 as a local non-profit service organization whose goal is to assist the Glenview elderly and/or disabled.
- 1THERE IS NO FEE FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
- 2Please remember we need at least one week notice
Program Description:
The mission of Interfaith Community Partners is to maximize the independence and well-being of older adults by enabling connections with others in their community. Interfaith Community Partners is a non-profit organization.
In 1999, extensive community research undertaken by Community Memorial Foundation identified the plight of isolated adults in our communities. ICP was founded with grants from the Community Memorial Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Faith in Action).
Seven local congregations formed Interfaith Community Partners to better meet the needs of older adults in the Greater Lyons Township. ICP began as a visitation service with teams of volunteers from the seven founding churches. It became evident that loss of mobility is one of the biggest causes of isolation.
- 1No price information found on their website.
Program Description:
Levy Senior Center Foundation, Inc. (LSCF) supports the Levy Center in so many ways! The Foundation purchases equipment to
enhance programs, subsidizes the Center’s bus for day trips, offers trip scholarships, maintains the Center's gardens and funds three exciting cultural programs.
The Levy Senior Center offers a wide variety of programming to the adults and seniors of Evanston and surrounding communities. The Levy Family donated a 22-passenger bus to shuttle members to and from the Center.
- 1No charge for Levy Center members.
Program Description:
The Niles Free Bus is a courtesy bus system operation within the Village of Niles at no charge to riders.
- 1THERE IS NO FEE FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Program Description:
Oak Park and River Forest Townships Senior Services offers a broad continuum of supportive services in order to promote independence of older adults in the communities of Oak Park and River Forest.
- 1Suggested donation of $1.00 per ride
Program Description:
Lyons Township is one of 30 townships in Cook County, IL. As of the 2010 census, its population was 111,688. Lyons Township was established in 1849 and is comprised of seventeen municipalities.
Senior Transportation a free service for Township residents 60 years and older and for those with a Disability.
Program Description:
The Norridge Village Administrative Offices are located at 4000 N. Olcott Ave. Norridge was incorporated on December 4, 1948, as a village form of government, having a Village Board of Trustees consisting of a President, a Village Clerk and 6 Trustees all elected at large.
- 1This transporation is provided at no charge to our residents only.
- 2The service opreates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., within the Village limits.
- 3The bus does not operate from Noon to 1:00 P.M.
Program Description:
PeopleCare began providing a volunteer visitation program to the homebound elderly, often serving as respite for a primary caregiver.
Today, PeopleCare volunteers are still reaching out to the elderly, only with an array of services including information and referral, transportation, shopping, visitation, and caregiver support. Programs specifically target communities without programs and were developed to benefit those whose age or physical condition limits their mobility.
- 1No price information found on their website.
Program Description:
The Proviso Township Senior Referral Office is a multi-service agency providing information and referral services either by phone or in person. A wide variety of services are available to seniors and handicapped individuals.
Always a leader in offering programs for seniors, Proviso Township is part of a statewide network of information and referral. Proviso Township is home to fourteen villages, each with its own character and unique amenities.
The villages include: Bellwood, Broadview, Berkeley, Brookfield, Forest Park, Hillside, LaGrange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, North Riverside, Northlake, Stone Park, Western Springs and Westchester.
- 1Proviso Township offers FREE rides to senior citizens.
Program Description:
We offer a wide range of services and special events for senior citizens of Thornton Township. These programs and services are designed to assist seniors in enjoying their “Golden Years.”
The Thornton Township Senior Transportation Program operates a curb-to-curb service for township seniors age 60 and older. Our service complies with all American With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
- 1Suggested donation for each one-way ride is $1.00.
- 2The following is a list of the only major medical facilities outside the township that riders may be transported to.
- 3DaVita Comprehensive Renal Service
222 Douglas, Hammond - 4Governors Highway Clinic
17901 Governors Highway, Homewood - 5South Suburban Hospital
17800 Kedzie, Hazel Crest - 6MetroSouth Medical Center
12935 South Gregory, Blue Island - 7St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center (North)
5500 Hohman Avenue, Hammond - 8Hammond Clinic
7905 Calumet Avenue, Munster - 9Community Hospital
901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster - 10Shopping is also provided to the following locations on these specified days:
Monday: Halsted Street Shopping Area (Homewood)
Tuesday: Jewel, Walt’s & Aldi’s (South Holland), Ultra Food & Walmart (Lansing) 2:00 pm Return
Wednesday: River Oaks, East & West (Calumet City)2:00 pm Return
Thursday: K-Mart (Lansing)
Friday: Food 4 Less (Dolton), Almar Plaza (Dolton), and Pete’s Fresh Market (Calumet City)
Program Description:
Urhai Community Service Center was established in 2001 as a nonprofit, 501 ©(3), community-based organization to meet the needs of the Assyrian immigrants and refugees residing in the Metropolitan Chicago area and suburbs.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive social services to Assyrian immigrants and refugees arriving USA from the Middle Eastern war torn Countries such as Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon to help them overcome the cultural and language barriers and become productive members of the American society.
Although the target population is Assyrian, our services and programs are extended to assist other ethnic groups seeking assistance such a Russian, Jews, Hispanic, Arabs, Persians, African-Americans, Indians, Pakistanis, and Afghans.
Urhai Community Service Center is proud of being able to change the life of thousands thru the quality of services provided in all the past years.
- 1NO pricing information found on their website.
- 2Eligible clients are required to call at least two days in advance to enable us to obtain the appropriate approval for the trip.
- 3It is a special program to assist elderly and disabled individuals who are on Medicaid only.
- 4The program provides two-way transportation services from the client’s home to physicians’ offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Program Description:
The Village Clerk’s Office serves as a link between the citizens of the community and the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
It can also be considered the hub for numerous and varied administrative services which are provided to the residents of Chicago Ridge.
- 1No Pricing Information found on their website.
- 2All appointments for the shuttle bus must be made 24 hours in advance between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- 3No same-day appointments will be taken unless it is a emergency doctor appointment.
- 4If you would like a copy of the senior bus schedule or have any questions, you may call the Village Hall at 708-425-7700.
Program Description:
The Village of Crestwood has a small Pace Bus that is available to all Crestwood residents to use to get around town.
- 1Cost per trip is $2.25 for Adults, $1.25 for Students and Senior Citizens (65 years +) and Disabled/Handicapped Residents ride FREE.
- 2The Dial A Ride bus service is available, Monday – Friday and operating hours are 9:00 am to 3:45 pm.
- 3The Dial A Ride bus is accessible for passengers requiring mobility assistance.
- 4Our bus is equipped with a lift to accommodate wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walkers; so nothing will prevent you from taking care of personal business, errands or socializing with friends.
- 5The bus has AC for the summer and is heated in the winter.
Program Description:
The Village of Melrose Park Dial a Ride Program was initiated in 2000 to provide residents of our community with a new transportation resource to any location in the Melrose Park boundaries.
Residents are encouraged to use the program to do their everyday needs such as grocery shopping, doctor appointments, etc. We are also handicapped accessible.
- 1No Pricing Information found on their website.
- 2You can make appointments from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
- 3To book an appointment or make a cancellation, you must call at least 24 hours in advance.
- 4Only one reservation per rider per day. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- 5Only two appointments a week can be made for miscellaneous use such as grocery shopping etc.
- 6Anyone using the van for doctor appointments, etc., may use the van up to three times a week.
- 7You must stay at your destination you are going to for a minimum of an hour.
- 8Any residents of Victory Centre MUST go with the group provided at their center for grocery shopping, etc.
- 9Any doctor appointment can be made with us.
- 10Only three shopping bags per rider.
- 11Forgotten items in the van will be returned at the next pickup date.
- 12Please note that our service is getting more popular every day so we will try to accommodate your needs to the best of our ability.
Program Description:
Seniors on the Go is a group of Seniors (age 60 or older) or disabled persons that live in Hampshire Township or the surrounding communities.
The group meets throughout the month to join in fun, socialization and fellowship, and we always welcome new faces! Please see the calendar of events and join us soon.
- 1The transportation is only free if it is within the Township. There is a $5 charge each way otherwise.
- 2Note to Riders: Going forward, we kindly request that we are given 72 hours advanced notice if you will be needing a ride to an event.
- 3In the event, that you cancel your ride, please provide 48 hours.
Program Description:
Downers Grove Area FISH is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization which has served local communities since 1969. Our services include a food pantry, clothes closet, financial assistance, and transportation.
We are dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for the people in our community. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for clients and volunteers alike.
- 1Rides are Free of cost.
- 2Rides are currently suspended.(Due to COVID)
Program Description:
Naperville Seniors in Action d/b/a Ride Assist Naperville (RAN) is an Illinois nonprofit corporation, qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with the mission of providing affordable and dependable transportation to medical appointments for Naperville seniors and their caregivers.
Ride Assist Naperville (RAN) was founded in April 2016 to provide affordable and dependable transportation for seniors in our community, and their caretakers, to their medical appointments.
- 1They ask for a $12 donation for each round-trip ride.
- 2Rides are by appointment only; a minimum of 5 business days advance notice is required.we can book ride requests 6 months in advance.
- 3If your appointment changes or gets cancelled – or if your plans change in any way – call the RAN office immediately so we may contact your driver and update our records.
- 4Currently, each rider has a maximum for 2 rides per week.
- 5Do not ask the volunteer to take you to non-medical locations (other than a stop at the pharmacy), as they
only provide rides to medical appointments.
Program Description:
No Transportation service available on the website
- 1free, donations necouraged
Program Description:
Ovation Transportation is a volunteer based transportation service for seniors in Will County. Senior Services provides many programs to empower those 60+ to live self-sufficient, safe and healthy lives.
Senior Services of Will County also acts as the representative of the Illinois Department of Aging within our communities.Senior Services of Will County offers door-to-door (origin-to-destination) service through our Senior Express transportation program.
The program is comprised of 4 components: Educational Resource Options, a Volunteer Driving Program, Senior Shuttle, and Mini Bus Service.
The objective of all 4 components is to help seniors remain independent by providing transportation services for life-sustaining trips such as medical visits, grocery shopping, banking, etc.
- 1Ovation Transportation is free of cost and volunteer-based.
- 2Please note that no ride is ever guaranteed and they do not provide rides that are 21+ miles outside of your residential radius.
- 3Please note that you must be able to ambulate (walk) and transfer into a car seat on your own without assistance.
- 4Please call 48 hours in advance to book a ride
Program Description:
Senior Services provides transportation for senior housing facilities that do not have transportation for their residents. Senior Services provides many programs to empower those 60+ to live self-sufficient, safe and healthy lives.
Senior Services of Will County also acts as the representative of the Illinois Department of Aging within our communities.
- 1There is a $2.00 donation one-way.
- 2They are servicing five residences.
Joshua Arms
The Park Tower
JFK Building
Victory Centre
Senior Suites
Program Description:
Senior Services provides transportation for senior housing facilities that do not have transportation for their residents. Senior Services provides many programs to empower those 60+ to live self-sufficient, safe and healthy lives.
Senior Services of Will County also acts as the representative of the Illinois Department of Aging within our communities.
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Date of Birth
- Demographic information
- Emergency Contact
- List of Assisted Devices
After eligibility is determined the transportation coordinator will mail a Release of Liability to the rider.
It must be signed and returned prior to the first ride. In the case that the form cannot be returned prior
to the ride, you must get approval from Senior Services.
- 1There is a $2.00 donation one-way.
- 2The shuttle seats 3 passengers and awheelchair.
- 3Rides are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- 4Regular operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
- 5Any service before 8:00 am or after 4:00 pm requires Senior Services administrative approval.
Program Description:
It is the goal of Washington Township, in cooperation with the Village of Beecher, to enhance the self-sufficiency and quality of life for the senior citizens in Washington Township.
Current senior activities include Senior Fitness classes plus we offer movie nights, dances and many other special events. We also schedule senior "bus" trips to local events for our seniors who enjoy being "on the go".
- 1The Suggested Donation is $2.00 one-way or $4 round trip.
- 2Our LAST PICKUP will be at 1:30 PM Be prepared, please watch for your bus to arrive, be ready to come out of the house right away.
- 3Don't be a "no show" - Always remember to cancel or reschedule your trip if you can’t make your appointed pick-up time.
Program Description:
Will-Ride is a Dial-A-Ride service that coordinates the collaborative efforts of Will County Townships to provide transportation service to residents who do not have access to standard public transportation service.
- 1Suggested donations for rides within your Township: $2 one-way or $4 round-trip.
- 2Suggested donations for rides outside your Township: $4 one-way or $8 round-trip.
- 3Buses Operate: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Weekend and Holiday hours are not available.)
- 4Contact the call center at least 48 hours in advance with the following information:
Home address.
Address of destination.
The time of your appointment.
Approximate time for return pickup. - 5Alert the Call Center to any special mobility needs you may have, i.e. wheelchair assistance, help from your front door, etc.
- 6Let the Call Center know if you will have a caretaker with you. (Caretakers ride at no charge.)
Program Description:
Many of our communities’ older adults are unable to access transportation for several reasons. Some can no longer drive safely. Others can no longer afford to maintain a car and pay for insurance.
Sometimes the person is temporarily unable to drive due to surgery or illness. Whatever the reason, losing the ability to drive becomes a barrier to receiving vital services such as going to doctors and shopping for medicines and food. Day to day activities normally managed on their own, like going to a doctor or grocery shopping all become impossible. This leads to isolation, depression and an overall decline in health and quality of life.
We are determined to eliminate the barriers that keep seniors and disabled people from accessing reliable, affordable transportation in order for them to receive crucial services and having some measure of independence and dignity.
- 1Transportation is free of cost and volunteer-based.
Program Description:
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
- 1The Ride Free Transit benefit will be available to the transit district the following day you are approved. You will be able to print a certificate stating that you are eligible for the free ride. Once eligible, you must contact your local public transit system to find out what their requirements are in order for you to receive the free ride benefit.
Program Description:
Lifescape Community Services is the largest agency in northwestern Illinois serving older adults, families, and caregivers.
The mission of Lifescape Community Services is to promote independent living and enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing affordable nutrition and other services, with an emphasis on the aging population.
The Lifescape Transportation Program is a subspecialty of the Senior Choice program. The program provides door-to-door personal and group transportation services for older adults and their caregivers residing in Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, and Cherry Valley, Illinois
- 1All transportation services are free of charge. Donations are accepted. The suggested donation is $2 for each one-way trip or $4 round trip.
Program Description:
MTD helps our communities thrive by offering individuals, organizations, and municipalities what they need to get to what matters.
Whether it’s getting you across town to work, or doing our part to change mobility in our region, expand Champaign and Urbana's downtown, and strengthen the connections between the University of Illinois and surrounding communities for good, MTD is a reliable partner and we’re here when you need us.
MTD owns and operates Illinois Terminal in downtown Champaign, a revenue-neutral development that has been fully leased since it opened in 1999 and that provides increased access into and out of East Central Illinois. We are the 24th largest employer in Champaign County and take pride in having a workforce wholeheartedly committed to serving the public.
Every year, many MTD employees assign their annual giving to United Way's Bus Passes for Social Service Agencies, an MTD initiative managed by the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois that funds half the cost of bus passes for social service agencies who choose to offer their clients access to safe, reliable transportation.
- 1Free bus service is offered for Senior Citizens over 65, riders with disabilities, and veterans.
I LIVE IN THE SOUTH SUBURBS OF CHICAGO AND DESPERATELY NEED HELP GETTING TO MY DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS IN CHICAGO. I AM NOT CONSIDERED DISABLED BUT I AM A SENIOR I DO NOT DRIVE AND DO NOT HAVE A CAR. WHERE I LIVE DOES NOT EVEN HAVE WALKING ACCESS TO A BUS STOP AND I NEED PICK UP FROM HOME AND RETURN TO HOME. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING THE NET AND HAVE NOT FOUND ANY HELP. IF YOU KNOW OF SOME RESOURCES PLEASE LET ME KNOW BECAUSE I REALLY NEED TO GET TO SEE MY DOCTORS AS I AM TRYING TO STAY HEALTHY AND BATTLE SOME LONG TIME MEDICAL ISSUES.
THANK YOU,