Midwest Express Clinic
40 75th St, Willowbrook, IL
37 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNNPPA
DOT Physicals in Illinois
1,136 locations and 2,169 certified medical examiners across 362 cities, taken straight from the FMCSA National Registry.
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Largest examiner rosters in Illinois
More certified examiners on site means a better shot at getting seen today.
Midwest Express Clinic
779 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
22 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNMDNPPA
Physicians Immediate Care
2853 Kirk Rd, Aurora, IL
16 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNMDNPPA
Concentra
3145 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
14 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicMDPA
Concentra
8755 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL
12 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicMDNPPA
Concentra
1030 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
12 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicMDPA
Getting a DOT physical in Illinois
Every location listed here has at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. That registration is the only thing that makes an exam valid. A clinic can be excellent and still be unable to issue your card if nobody on staff is certified, which is why this directory is built from the registry itself rather than from business listings.
The busiest markets in Illinois are Chicago, Peoria, Decatur, Schaumburg and Rockford. Rural counties often have a single certified examiner, sometimes a nurse practitioner at a county health clinic, so book ahead if you are outside a metro area.
Bring photo ID, your CDL or permit, and a complete medication list. If you use a CPAP, bring the compliance download. If you are diabetic, bring a recent A1C. If you have had a cardiac event, bring the clearance letter. Missing paperwork is the number one reason a driver walks out with a short-term card or no card at all.
Frequently asked questions
How many DOT physical locations are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 1,136 locations across 362 cities with at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, 2169 certified examiners in total.
Can any doctor do a DOT physical in Illinois?
No. Since May 2014, only a medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry can perform a DOT physical and issue a medical examiner's certificate. That includes MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and chiropractors, as long as they hold the certification. Your regular family doctor cannot do it unless they are on the registry.
Where can I get a same-day DOT physical in Illinois?
336 of the 1,136 locations in Illinois are walk-in or urgent care clinics. Those are the ones most likely to take you the same day, often with evening and weekend hours.
How long is a DOT medical card good for in Illinois?
Up to 24 months, and the rule is federal, so it is the same in every state. Examiners issue shorter cards, commonly 3 or 12 months, when they want to monitor blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition. See the renewal rules.
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