Public Transportation

Public transportation information for Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center.

Public transportation information for Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center.

Public transportation information for Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center.

Rush University Medical Center

Rush University Medical Center is conveniently located close to public transportation.

Trains

Two Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train stations are adjacent to the Rush campus:

  • Illinois Medical District (Blue Line)
  • Polk (Pink Line)

From the Blue Line

  • Take the Blue Line train to the Illinois Medical District (IMD) station and exit at Paulina Street (walk up the long ramp toward the city).
  • Turn right on Paulina Street and cross Congress Parkway at the light. The hospital entrance will be to your left off Harrison Street.
  • There is also an ADA-accessible entrance/exit located at Damen Avenue a quarter-mile west of the Ogden bridge and half a mile west of the Paulina Street bridge.
  • The Blue Line's main connection is with the Red Line. It also connects with Green, Brown, Orange and Purple Line trains, as well as Metra.

From the Pink Line

  • Take the Pink Line train to the Polk station.
  • Go to your right as you leave the station to Paulina Street (less than half a block from station).
  • Turn left on Paulina Street to travel north to Rush University Medical Center.
  • The Pink Line connects with the Green, Brown, Orange and Purple lines, as well as Metra.

From Chicago O’Hare

  • Take the Blue Line train through the Loop to the Illinois Medical District station.
  • When you arrive at the station, go to the exit on Paulina Street.
  • Turn right at the exit and walk one block to Congress Parkway.
  • Cross Congress Parkway at the light. The hospital entrance will be to your left off Harrison Street.

From Chicago Midway

  • Take the Orange Line to the Loop.
  • Transfer at the Quincy or Washington/Wells stop to the Pink Line train.
  • Take the Pink Line to the Polk station.
  • Go right as you leave the station to Paulina Street (less than half a block from station).
  • Make a left on Paulina to travel north to the medical center.

Buses

CTA

The following CTA bus routes include stops at or near Rush University Medical Center:

PACE

PACE Route 755 provides weekday, rush-hour service between Plainfield and downtown Chicago. Inbound buses stop at Harrison and Paulina streets in the morning. Outbound buses stop in the afternoon.

Taxis

The valet parking and information desk staff at the hospital’s main entrance (located at 1620 W. Harrison St.) can call a cab for you.

Divvy bikes

Several Divvy bike-sharing stations are situated near the Rush University Medical Center campus, including the following:

  • Paulina Street and Flournoy Street
  • Ogden Avenue and Congress Parkway
  • Polk Street (CTA Pink Line station)

More information

Contact the CTA at (888) 968-7282 or the Regional Transportation Authority at (312) 836-7000

Contact a Rush University Medical Center operator at (312) 942-5000.

Maps

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Rush Oak Park Hospital is served by the following:

Paratransit service for people with disabilities is provided by Pace Suburban Bus to registered users with 24-hour advance notice. Call (800) 299-0765.

Senior Transportation Services

Many local governments offer low-cost transportation for senior citizens with advance notification (usually at least 24 hours prior to service). You must be a resident to access these services:

  • Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging Senior Center. For more information, call (708) 484-2510.
  • Cicero Township. For more information, call (708) 222-3879.
  • Forest Park Community Center. For more information, call (708) 771-7737.
  • Oak Park Township Transportation provides service to Oak Park and River Forest residents age 60 and older with advanced (24-hour) reservations. For more information, call (708) 383-4806.
  • Proviso Township Senior Citizen Services. For more information, call (708) 449-4307.
Rush Copley Medical Center

Pace Bus

For route and fare information, call (847) 364-PACE (7223).

Metra Rail

For route and fare information, call (312) 322-6777.

Taxi Companies

Car Rentals

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