251 East Huron Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Overview
Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency. For help choosing the right level of care, use our Symptom Checker.
The Emergency Department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is certified as a Level I trauma center and stroke center. Northwestern Memorial also offers high-quality specialty emergency and trauma services.
Having a Level I designation means that the emergency department at Northwestern Memorial has demonstrated that it has trained and capable personnel available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for diagnosing and treating the most critically injured patients with life-threatening injuries. As a Level I facility, we are capable of providing total care for every aspect of an injury, from prevention to intensive care to rehabilitation.
We are also prepared to provide specialized care in all types of emergencies, including statewide and region-wide emergencies. To learn more about the criteria to be designated as a Level I trauma center, view the related Illinois State Administrative Code.*
Parking and Transportation
Parking is available at discounted rates for patients and visitors of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Download Parking Map
Parking Rates
Standard Parking
Up to 7 Hours: $14 7 to 24 Hours: $30
Parking Validation
Parking garage tickets must be validated each time a car is parked. Without validation, regular garage rates will apply. You can validate your ticket at the customer service desks on the first and second floors.
Patient and Visitor Information
Hours of Operation
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Northwestern Memorial Hospital offers several amenities, including flower and gift shops, online services, and food and beverage options, for your convenience.
Download our Services and Amenities Map.
Why Choose Us
Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie), by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025. Our physicians, care teams and scientists come together every day with a shared commitment to provide excellent patient care.
We seek to improve the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering a broad range of services with leading medicine and compassion. Because what makes us better, makes you better. ®
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