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.
Service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday – Friday to any point within the township and designated medical facilities only.
Appointments are made on a first call, first serve basis. Medical appointments are given priority status. Residents are asked to call the township dispatch office with any changes to your appointment.
Suggested donation for each one-way ride is $1.00. An Exact Fare Only Policy is also in place to avoid the bus drivers from having to handle money on the busses.
To schedule a ride, call 708-339-9980. For further information on the program, call 708-596-6040, Ext. 4011.
The following is a list of the only major medical facilities outside the township that riders may be transported to.
DaVita Comprehensive Renal Service
222 Douglas, Hammond
Governors Highway Clinic
17901 Governors Highway, Homewood
South Suburban Hospital
17800 Kedzie, Hazel Crest
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center (North)
5500 Hohman Avenue, Hammond
Franciscan Hammond Clinic
7905 Calumet Avenue, Munster
Community Hospital
901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster
Shopping 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),
Wednesday: River Oaks, East & West (Calumet City)
Thursday: Walmart & The Landings (Lansing)
Friday: Food 4 Less (Dolton), Almar Plaza (Dolton), and Pete’s Fresh Market (Calumet City)
All township bus drivers have CDL (Commercial Drivers Licenses) and must comply with all IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) regulations and guidelines.
