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ER Wait Times Near Wicker Park & Bucktown

Emergency room wait time tracking for Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Ukrainian Village. Compare Rush University and Stroger Hospital south down Damen Ave with Advocate Illinois Masonic to the northeast.

Fastest Adult CareAdvocate Illinois Masonic (via Ashland/Diversey) or Rush University (via Damen Ave)
Designated Level 1 TraumaAdvocate Illinois Masonic (Level 1 Trauma) & Rush University Medical Center
Pediatric Emergency HubLurie Children’s Hospital (via North Ave to Lake Shore Drive)

TrueTime™ Door-to-Doctor Proximity Ranking

Calculated from Milwaukee Ave, Damen Ave & North Ave (Six Corners) including arterial drive transit + live triage wait times.

Compare Pediatric ER Waits
#1 Fastest Door-to-Doctor2.4 mi • ~8 min drive

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma)

836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Live Triage Wait35 min
Total TrueTime™~43 min
#2 Fastest Door-to-Doctor2.8 mi • ~9 min drive

Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Emergency Care Center)

2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657

Live Triage Wait35 min
Total TrueTime™~44 min
#3 Fastest Door-to-Doctor2.4 mi • ~8 min drive

Rush University Medical Center Emergency Room (Level 1 Trauma)

1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612

Live Triage Wait45 min
Total TrueTime™~53 min
#4 Fastest Door-to-Doctor3.4 mi • ~11 min drive

Mount Sinai Hospital (Level 1 Adult Trauma Center)

1500 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Live Triage Wait55 min
Total TrueTime™~66 min

Wicker Park & Bucktown 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:I-90/94 Kennedy Expressway via North Ave or Armitage Ave ramps

Frequently Asked Questions: Wicker Park & Bucktown Emergency Care

What is the best ER route from Wicker Park (Damen/Milwaukee)?

Driving south on Damen Ave leads directly to the Illinois Medical District (Rush University and Stroger Hospital) in 10–12 minutes. Taking North Ave east to Ashland north reaches Advocate Illinois Masonic in 10 minutes.

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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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