Senior Transportation Program
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 8:00 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. 3131.
The following is a list of the only major medical facilities outside the township that riders may be transported to.
- Comprehensive Renal Service
222 Douglas, Hammond
- Governors Highway Clinic
17901 Governors Highway, Homewood
- South Suburban Hospital
17800 Kedzie, Hazel Crest
- St. Francis Hospital
12935 South Gregory, Blue Island
- St. Margaret Mercy HealthcareCenter (North)
5500 Hohman Avenue, Hammond
- 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), Ultra Food & Walmart (Lansing) 2:00 pm Return
Wednesday: River Oaks, East & West (Calumet City) 2:00 pm Return
Thursday: K-Mart (Lansing)
Friday: Fairplay and Almar Plaza (Dolton)
All township bus drivers have CDL (Commercial Drivers Licenses) and must comply with all IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) regulations and guidelines.
