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ER Wait Times Near Uptown & Andersonville

Current door-to-doctor emergency delays for Uptown, Andersonville, Ravenswood, and Buena Park. Quick access south down Lake Shore Drive or Clark St to Ascension Saint Joseph and Advocate Illinois Masonic.

Fastest Adult CareAscension Saint Joseph (straight south on Lake Shore Drive)
Designated Level 1 TraumaAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Wellington Ave — Level 1 Trauma)
Pediatric Emergency HubLurie Children’s Hospital (Streeterville via LSD Express, ~15 min)

TrueTime™ Door-to-Doctor Proximity Ranking

Calculated from Broadway & Lawrence Ave / Clark St & Foster Ave including arterial drive transit + live triage wait times.

Compare Pediatric ER Waits
#1 Fastest Door-to-Doctor2.3 mi • ~7 min drive

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma)

836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Live Triage Wait35 min
Total TrueTime™~42 min
#2 Fastest Door-to-Doctor5.4 mi • ~17 min drive

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Level 1 Pediatric Trauma)

225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Live Triage Wait25 min
Total TrueTime™~42 min
#3 Fastest Door-to-Doctor2.6 mi • ~8 min drive

Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Emergency Care Center)

2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657

Live Triage Wait35 min
Total TrueTime™~43 min
#4 Fastest Door-to-Doctor5.5 mi • ~18 min drive

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma)

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Live Triage Wait50 min
Total TrueTime™~68 min

Uptown & Andersonville Emergency Transit & Expressway Access

During peak rush hour and construction closures, local arterials can significantly impact transit times to Level 1 trauma centers.

Primary Arterials & Feeder Ramps:DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Lawrence & Foster ramps)

Frequently Asked Questions: Uptown & Andersonville Emergency Care

What is the closest emergency room to Andersonville and Uptown?

Advocate Illinois Masonic (836 W Wellington Ave) and Ascension Saint Joseph (2900 N Lake Shore Dr) are both located approximately 3 miles south, accessible within 10–12 minutes via Clark St or DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

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Emergency Warning: If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical event, call 911 immediately. CheckTheWait provides estimated door-to-doctor door wait data for informational triage decisions only.

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