How long is the wait for kidney transplant in Illinois?

Kidney transplant wait times in Illinois vary by transplant center and blood type across 8 centers, ranging from 2.3 years at Loyola University Medical Center to 6.5 years at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

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Transplant Center Wait time forecast (months) Patients on waiting list 2024 deceased-donor transplants Learn More
Loyola University Medical Center 28 479 159
Insights 41.8791979 -87.8431155
University of Illinois Medical Center 36 589 177
Insights 41.8816606 -87.6926257
Rush University Medical Center 38 413 99
Insights 41.8816606 -87.6926257
Northwestern Memorial Hospital 39 963 257
Insights 41.8925085 -87.6161696
University of Chicago Medical Center 40 673 165
Insights 41.7805099 -87.603826
Memorial Medical Center 51 124 19
Insights 39.8094846 -89.6560492
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 68 265 37
Insights 40.7021376 -89.5895436
Advocate Christ Medical Center 78 240 32
Insights 41.719978 -87.7479528
Based on OPTN data as of August 31, 2026.
Wait Time:
Insights 41.5993157 -83.6295222

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