A Leader in Cancer Care, Right Here in Illinois
Just minutes over the Wisconsin/Illinois state line in northeastern Lake County, City of Hope® Cancer Center Chicago is part of one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. Here, every clinician and team member at our specialty cancer care hospital has one collective goal: to treat cancer with precision and compassion.
When you choose to treat at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, you’ll be surrounded by renowned oncologists, cancer surgeons, Magnet®-designated nurses, genetic counselors, supportive care providers and other clinical team members working closely together, all under one roof, with a focus on providing you with the best possible outcomes and quality of life.
Whether you’re seeking an initial diagnosis, a second opinion or advanced treatment options, we’re here to provide the care you need with the urgency you deserve, offering appointments in as little as 24 hours and a personalized treatment plan in as little as one week.
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Comprehensive Cancer Care, All Under One Roof
At City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, we offer a comprehensive range of oncology and supportive care services for the treatment and management of all cancer types, including blood, breast, colorectal, lung and prostate. Additionally, all diagnostic imaging, pathology (laboratory) and pharmacy services are onsite, conveniently located in the same building, so you don’t have travel to different locations for your oncology needs.
Learn more about our Chicago cancer care programs by clicking through the arrows below.
Planning Your Visit to City of Hope in Northern Illinois
City of Hope Cancer Center is conveniently located midway between Chicago O’Hare and Milwaukee Mitchell airports, just 15 minutes off I-94.
Parking
Complimentary valet services are available at the front entrance, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If you prefer to park your vehicle yourself, or if you’ll have an extended stay, a parking garage is located to the south of the main entrance.
Accommodations
Concierge: Our concierge team offers a complimentary coat and luggage check, as well as scooter reservations and oxygen exchange. Luggage carts are available if you plan to stay at our onsite hotel. The team is also available to provide information about the local area and answer any questions you have.
Overnight or extended stay: We offer 46 onsite and 98 offsite hotel rooms for traveling patients and their loved ones, or those requiring long-term stays. Additionally, we partner with several local hotels should you prefer to stay at an offsite location.
Travel coordination: Our travel coordinators are available to help arrange travel and lodging for qualifying patients. Patients who have government policies, such as Medicare or Medicaid, are not eligible.
Shuttle services: Shuttle services and ground transportation are available to and from select hotels, airports and train stations. Shuttle schedules are posted at the concierge desk and throughout the hospital.
We'll Handle the Details
We understand that cancer can be stressful. That’s why our dedicated team takes care of appointment scheduling, insurance verification and medical record gathering, so you can focus on your health and healing.
We accept many major commercial insurances, as well as Medicare, most Illinois Medicaid plans, including Meridian Health, and some Tricare plans. Our financial counselors are available to help patients understand their benefits and out-of-pocket costs.
To get started call us at 877-524-4673
Learn more about becoming a patient at our Northern Illinois Location
How to Find City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago
Request an appointment today. Our team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Recognized for Excellence in Cancer Care
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago has been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to patient safety and experience, as well as clinical excellence. This includes:
• The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation, Commission on Cancer® accreditation for nearly four decades
• Five-star overall and patient experience ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Press-Ganey’s 2023 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® for achieving the 95th percentile nationwide in patient care and consumer and employee experience
• Recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 rankings for being “high performing” in gynecologic cancer surgery.
Learn about City of Hope Chicago's recognitions and accreditations
Our physicians collaborate closely with our supportive care providers, who offer a variety of services that can help manage cancer and treatment side effects, such as pain, weight loss or gain, fatigue, weakness and nausea. We also offer mental health and sexual wellness programs to help support the whole person.
Request an Appointment at our Chicago Hospital in Zion, Illinois
At City of Hope, we understand how critical the decision-making process is when choosing a cancer hospital and care team. That’s why we strive to make becoming a patient as easy and stress-free as possible. Take your first step by making an appointment.
Our team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or chat with us anytime.
Meet Our Chicago Cancer Care Experts
Our dedicated providers deliver a personalized treatment plan to each patient, informed by quick and accurate test results and crafted with the expertise that comes from working solely with cancer patients, every day. Click the links to learn more about our providers.
Dr. Buttin treats all gynecologic cancers and specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery. She has performed over 1,500 robotic cases to date.
Dr. Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience treating blood cancer and is an expert in bone marrow transplantation. He has performed over 2,500 transplant procedures.
Dr. Poosarla is the director of medical oncology for the breast program, where she specializes in treating breast cancer with leading-edge therapies.
Dr. Zhang is a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, including kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancers.
Other City of Hope Illinois Locations
Learn about our Illinois outpatient locations, where you can receive the same personalized and compassionate care closer to home or work.