River Forest, IL Urgent Care | Midwest Express Clinic
Pediatrics • Park Forest, IL • Since 2012
About
Midwest Express Clinic operates as an urgent care walk-in network in the Chicago area, including River Forest, IL. Key points: - Type: Privately held Hospitals and Health Care provider - Services: Urgent care with general wellness, preventative and chronic care; broad community health focus - Locations: 59 offices nationwide, with multiple Illinois sites in Chicagoland (e.g., Oak Forest Grand Opening noted; several near River Forest area) - Headquarters: Willowbrook, IL; Founded 2012 - Size: Approximately 170 employees; annual revenue in the broad $5M–$25M range - Contact: Main phone (708) 631-2781; website midwestexpressclinic.com User-specific note: The page highlights Oak Forest openings and a network presence in Chicagoland, but does not show a dedicated River Forest address. If you need urgent care near River Forest, consider nearby Midwest Express Clinic locations in Chicago area and Lombard/Wheaton/Elmhurst clusters, or use the site to locate the closest office.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
River Forest, IL (location page)
Phone
773-306-2546
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Opening Hours
Weekdays 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Weekends 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (as per site time-based module); Holiday hours indicate all locations open Sunday, April 20th from 8 AM to 2 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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self-pay pricing, accepted insurance, financing options not specified
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Solv: 4.8/5 (1,933 ratings)
- Birdeye (Oak Forest location): 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- BOTW (Oak Forest location): 4.9/5 (100 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly clinical and support staff
- Convenient access and efficient walk-in services
- Clean and comfortable facilities
- Thorough explanations provided by medical providers during visits
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance processing issues, including unexpected charges and collection practices
- Long wait times during busy periods
- Communication failures regarding prescriptions and follow-up care
- Perceived lack of transparency in pricing and costs
"There is no way this place deserves five stars. I wouldn't have given it one if I'd had the option... NO ONE CALLED IN MY PRESCRIPTION!!!"
— Solv patient review"Service provided was excellent by NP Melanie Chavez. In and out less than an hour. So that was a plus for me."
— Loc8NearMe patient review"The provider took the time to listen to my concerns about my skin infection, explained everything, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit."
— Birdeye patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Urgent care chain Midwest Express in 'hyper growth mode' - Chicago Business Journal — Jun 2, 2026
- Midwest Express Clinic will bring urgent care to Kimbark Plaza early next year | Evening Digest | hpherald.com — Nov 24, 2025
- Midwest Express Clinic Opens at Chicago Kedzie Plaza, Bringing Shopping Center to 100% Occupancy — Jul 2, 2026
- Financiers aim to split off West Sub’s River Forest campus - Wednesday Journal — Jul 9, 2026
- Silver Cross opens urgent care in Orland Park – Shaw Local — Jan 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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