Transportation resources are provided here through local townships, agencies or private companies. Please keep in mind that certain providers have geographic boundaries, rates per one-way, round trip or mile, and verify accessibility needs for wheelchairs or lifts when you make arrangements.
Oak Park Senior Township Services- serves the Oak Park area
Kaizen Health provides transportation following discharge from hospital, physicians office visits and other destinations. May be covered by Medicare pending type of service use; has variety of options from ride-sharing to non-emergency ambulance service
Proviso Township- free transportation to and from medical appointments within the Proviso township area
Palatine Township- serves Palatine area
Lake County Transportation Listing- listing of all townships in Lake County that offer transportation for seniors
City of Chicago Senior Transportation Programs - services and transportation programs/discounts for seniors residing in Chicago
DuPage County Senior Services- booklet of transportation (scroll through website page) and other senior services
Illinois Care Planning Council- listing of transportation companies and townships by city locations
Senior Services Associates- provides listing of agencies and resources for transportation primarily in northern and western suburbs
Public Transportation
- Eligibly Requirements when applying for ADA paratransit transportation
- Applying for paratransit transportation services through Regional Transportation Authority for People with Disabilities
Driver's Safety Education and Evaluation Resources
- Driver Safety Classes in IL through AARP -2 four hour class sessions for seniors on driving safely
- CarFit Event Schedule- evaluation of a driver's fit to the car provided by trained volunteers
- Driver's Evaluation -Listing of locations for driver evaluations performed by occupational therapists to determine driving safety and/or need for modifications