Key Features & Specifications
A dependable, lightweight folding wheelchair, the most widely used chair for home, recovery, and travel.
Up to 300 lb Capacity
The standard lightweight frame supports up to 300 lbs. Ask about bariatric chairs for higher weight.
Lightweight Frame
About 35 lbs in steel, or roughly 19 lbs in aluminum; ultra-light (~16 lb) available on request.
16–20" Seat
Seat width and depth from 16 to 20 inches to fit most adults.
Folds for the Car
Folds flat in seconds and fits in any trunk, under 26" wide, so it clears standard doorways.
Padded Seat & Back
Comfortable upholstered seat and back, with fixed or detachable armrests.
Swing-Away Leg Rests
Standard swing-away footrests; elevating leg rests available for $10/day.
24" Rear Wheels
Large rear wheels let the user self-propel, and a companion can also push using the handles.
Self-Propel or Companion Push
Use the hand rims to move yourself, or have a caregiver push with the rear handles.
Everything You Need to Roll, Included
Your rental arrives clean, unfolded, and ready to use. We deliver it, set it up, and pick it up for free.
Folding Lightweight Wheelchair
Steel (~35 lb) or aluminum (~19 lb)
Padded Seat & Armrests
16–20" seat, fixed or detachable arms
Swing-Away Footrests
Standard footrests included, ready to use
Folds for Transport
Folds flat to fit in any vehicle
How It Works, 4 Easy Steps
From booking to pickup, we handle everything so you can focus on recovery and getting around.
Choose Your Rental
Pick your dates online. Daily, weekly, or monthly, extend anytime.
We Deliver & Set Up
Within 24 hours. Sanitized, adjusted, and ready to use on arrival.
We Pick Up When Done
One call. We collect the wheelchair, completely free.
Why Rent a Wheelchair Instead of Buying?
A new lightweight wheelchair costs $150–$600+ (aluminum and ultra-light models cost more). For recovery, travel, or short-term use, renting is a fraction of that.
| RENT FROM US | BUY NEW | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | From $28/day ($85 / 3-day min) | $150–$600+ |
| Delivery & Setup | FREE within 24H | Shipping or store trip |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | Included, we handle it | Your responsibility |
| Sanitization | Hospital-grade clean | Used market, unknown |
| After Recovery | We pick it up free | Bulky to store or resell |
| Flexibility | Daily, weekly or monthly | You're committed |
For a few weeks of recovery or a trip, renting costs a fraction of buying, with free delivery, free pickup, and nothing to store afterward.
Rent Now, From $28/dayWho Needs a Wheelchair Rental? 6 Common Situations
A lightweight folding wheelchair keeps you mobile through recovery, travel, or everyday outings, without paying $150–$600+ to buy a chair you only need for a while.
Surgery & Injury Recovery
Recovering from hip or knee surgery, a broken leg, or a fall? A folding wheelchair keeps you mobile at home and to appointments while you heal.
Travel, Cruises & Airports
It folds flat and fits in any car trunk, so it's easy to bring on a trip, a cruise, or through the airport. Airlines accommodate wheelchairs with advance notice.
Everyday Senior Mobility
For a parent or grandparent who tires easily, a lightweight chair makes errands, family visits, and longer outings possible again.
Events & Big Venues
Museums, theme parks, stadiums, graduations, rent a chair for a single day so a long event doesn't mean staying home.
Hospital Discharge & Facilities
Need a chair waiting at home, a hotel, or a care facility? We deliver to homes, hospitals, hotels, and convention centers.
Try Before You Buy
Thinking about buying your own wheelchair? Rent first to find the right seat width and weight before spending $300–$600 on one.
Why a Wheelchair Rental Changes Everything
Don't let limited mobility limit your life. See the real difference a lightweight wheelchair makes.
Before
Before
Hospital-Grade Sanitization, Safe for Every Rental
Every wheelchair is thoroughly cleaned and inspected before delivery. Same protocol trusted by leading healthcare facilities. No exceptions.
Full Inspection
Frame, wheels, brakes, and footrests checked on every unit
Alcohol-Based Wipe
Medical-grade disinfection (EPA List N approved)
Antimicrobial Clean
Seat, armrests, hand rims, hospital detergent
Final Quality Check
Wheels aligned and tested before every delivery
Discharging from One of These Hospitals? Call Before You Leave.
We work with discharge planners and case managers across the city. Tell us the hospital and your home address, and we'll have a sanitized, ready-to-use wheelchair waiting before you arrive.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611. One of the largest and most highly ranked hospitals in the country, Northwestern Memorial sits just steps from the Magnificent Mile. We regularly deliver wheelchairs to the high-rise condos and apartment towers nearby, and we know our way around the loading docks and freight elevators in the area.
Rush University Medical Center
1620 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612. Rush sits in the Illinois Medical District and handles a steady flow of surgical recoveries, transplant patients, and rehab discharges. We frequently deliver to homes in the West Loop, Pilsen, and Little Village for families coming home from Rush.
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Anchoring Hyde Park on the South Side, UChicago Medicine serves families across the South Side and South Suburbs. Our team delivers sanitized, ready-to-use wheelchairs to homes throughout Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and Kenwood after a discharge here.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. As the region's leading pediatric hospital, Lurie Children's sometimes discharges young patients and parents who need easier mobility at home during recovery. We help families heading home from here get moving again.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 W. Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. A major Level I trauma center in Lakeview, Illinois Masonic discharges patients across the North Side every day. We deliver to homes throughout Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and North Center, often on the same day as discharge.
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657. Set right on the lakefront in Lincoln Park, Saint Joseph Hospital serves residents throughout the North Side. Our drivers know the building entrances and visitor parking along this stretch of Lake Shore Drive well, which keeps delivery quick.
Weiss Memorial Hospital
4646 N. Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60640. Located in Uptown near the lakefront, Weiss Memorial discharges patients to homes throughout Uptown, Edgewater, and Andersonville. We're a familiar face at the loading areas along Marine Drive.
Mount Sinai Hospital
1500 S. Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. Mount Sinai serves the West Side and North Lawndale communities with a strong focus on community health. We deliver throughout North Lawndale, Little Village, and the surrounding West Side neighborhoods.
Staying at a Chicago Hotel? We Deliver There Too.
Visiting for treatment, exploring the city, or attending an event downtown? We coordinate with hotel engineering teams across downtown for quiet, no-hassle wheelchair delivery. We regularly deliver to guests at these Chicago favorites.
The Drake, a Hilton Hotel
Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel
Hilton Chicago
Hyatt Regency Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Loews Chicago Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
JW Marriott Chicago
In Town for a Chicago Event? We Deliver for That Too.
Chicago's biggest weeks bring extra visitors, and sometimes, extra mobility needs. If you're traveling in for one of these and need a wheelchair at your hotel or rental, give us a heads-up and we'll have it ready before you check in.
Chicago Auto Show · February
McCormick Place gets crowded fast, we deliver wheelchairs to nearby hotels for visitors who need them.
Taste of Chicago · Summer
Long days on your feet at Grant Park are easier with a wheelchair, cover more ground and enjoy every stop.
Lollapalooza & Air & Water Show · August
Hosting out-of-town family who need extra support during festival week? We'll set up before they land.
Chicago Marathon · October
Recovery doesn't stop at the finish line. We deliver to runners' hotels for post-race rest and easy mobility.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival · November
Holiday crowds downtown, same-day delivery keeps your plans on track even during peak season.
Holiday Travel Season · Nov-Jan
More family visits mean more falls, flare-ups, and last-minute needs. We're on call through the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before renting.
Yes. We meet you at terminal arrivals, the rental car center, or hotel shuttle stop at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway (MDW). Call (847) 696-6814 with your flight number and we'll coordinate timing. Most airport deliveries are completed within 30 minutes of your landing.
A lightweight manual wheelchair is a folding chair with large 24" rear wheels that the user can self-propel, or a companion can push using the rear handles. It has a padded seat and back, swing-away footrests, and folds flat in seconds to fit in any car trunk. Steel frames weigh about 35 lbs; aluminum frames about 19 lbs.
Anyone recovering from surgery or injury, seniors who tire easily on longer outings, travelers who can't walk long distances through airports, theme parks, or events, and families needing a chair for a hospital discharge. The standard frame supports up to 300 lbs; ask about bariatric chairs for higher weight capacity.
Rental pricing depends on rental duration. Weekly rentals are best for vacations or short trips; monthly rentals offer the best value for longer recoveries. Contact us at (847) 696-6814 for an instant quote. Delivery, setup, and pickup are always FREE. No hidden fees.
Simple 3-step process: (1) Call us at (847) 696-6814 or use the 'Rent Now' button on our website to select rental dates. (2) We schedule free delivery within 24 hours. (3) Our team delivers the wheelchair clean, unfolded, and ready to use. When you're done, call us and we pick it up free.
Yes. Our lightweight wheelchairs are under 26" wide, so they clear standard interior and exterior doorways. Seat widths from 16 to 20 inches fit most adults. If you have unusually narrow doorways or need a wider seat, call (847) 696-6814 and we'll match you with the right chair.
Absolutely, summer festivals are among our most popular rentals. Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza, and the Air & Water Show all mean long days at Grant Park. We deliver to your hotel, home, or rental. Book at least 1 week in advance during festival season as availability fills up fast. Call (847) 696-6814 to reserve.
Yes. Every chair has a sturdy frame rated to 300 lbs, a padded upholstered seat and back, and swing-away footrests. Each unit is fully inspected before delivery, frame, wheels, and footrests, and sanitized to hospital-grade standards. We set it up and adjust it for the user on arrival.
Yes. The chair folds flat and airlines check manual wheelchairs free of charge, cruise lines and trains accommodate them too. Give the airline advance notice and you can use the chair right up to the gate. Many customers rent specifically for cruises and fly-in visits.
Yes. The standard steel frame weighs about 35 lbs and is the most economical. Aluminum frames weigh roughly 19 lbs and are easier to lift into a car trunk. Ultra-light chairs (~16 lb) are available on request. Tell us how you'll use the chair and we'll recommend the right frame, call (847) 696-6814.
Yes. We're a regular partner for hospital discharge planning at Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic, Ascension Saint Joseph, and Mount Sinai. Have your case manager call us, or call (847) 696-6814 directly and we'll coordinate same-day delivery to the patient room or curbside discharge.
Yes, both are very popular use cases. We deliver to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Soldier Field (Bears games and concerts), Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, and the United Center. Day rentals or multi-day rentals available. The folding design means you can store it in your car between events. Call (847) 696-6814 to book.
Yes, that's one of its best features. The wheelchair folds flat in seconds, no tools needed, and fits in the trunk of any sedan, SUV, or minivan. The aluminum frame weighs only about 19 lbs, easy for one person to lift.
As short as 3 days (minimum rental), as long as you need, no maximum. Most customers rent for 1-2 week recoveries, vacations, weekend events, or multi-month needs. Extend anytime with one phone call, no paperwork, no extra fees.
Medicare Part B may cover wheelchair rentals with a doctor's prescription if medically necessary. Private insurance coverage varies. We provide itemized receipts for your reimbursement claim. For travel rentals (vacations, cruises), insurance typically does not cover, these are self-pay rentals.
Yes! Pay in 4 interest-free installments through Shop Pay at checkout.
Call us. We'll walk you through it by phone, and if needed, swap the unit within 24 hours, free of charge. You're never stuck. Your rental is fully covered for the entire duration.
We deliver free of charge anywhere in Chicagoland including Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and the surrounding suburbs. If you're outside the 30-mile delivery radius, call (847) 696-6814 we can usually still help.
Cancel 100% free if done at least 24 hours before scheduled delivery. After delivery, a $65 transportation fee applies for early returns.
Wheelchair Rental Across Chicago & the Suburbs
Free 24-hour delivery and pickup across all of Chicagoland, from downtown Chicago to Evanston, Oak Park to Naperville. Whether you need a lightweight manual wheelchair rental in Chicago for a hotel stay, hospital discharge, conference, or family vacation, we deliver to your door, hotel lobby, hospital, or event venue.