Pediatric urgent care near Elmhurst, IL for sick and injured kids
Elmhurst, IL parents can reach Urgent Care Center of Westmont by driving about 7.4 miles south on Route 83 to Westmont, IL. We see children seven days a week for fevers, ear pain, sore throats, rashes and bike-path injuries, with X-ray at our Cass Ave clinic.
Video visit or car ride? Deciding from Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, IL sits about 7.4 miles north of our Cass Ave clinic in a straight line, and there may be clinics closer to your home. Before you buckle a sick child into the car seat, think about whether the problem needs hands-on care.
Often fine to start by video
A rash you can show clearly on camera
A follow-up question after an earlier visit
A mild cold in a child who is eating, drinking and playing
Bring your child in person
Ear pain or a sore throat that needs a look or a swab
A wrist or ankle that might be broken
A cut that gapes or may need stitches
A child who seems sicker than a simple cold
Our telehealth visits are arranged by phone. If the clinician decides your child needs an exam, they will tell you.
Route 83 south: which Westmont, IL clinic to pull into
From the 60126 ZIP code, take IL-83 (Kingery Hwy) south through Oakbrook Terrace and Oak Brook to Ogden Ave (US-34), then turn west. The first stop is Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave. It sees illness and collects lab samples, but has no X-ray. Its direct line is (630) 541-6113.
For a possible broken bone, keep going a short way south on Cass Ave to 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, the main clinic of Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont. Both clinics are open weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM, with free parking. Check live traffic before you leave.
Prairie Path spills: scrapes, wrists and gravel
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The City of Elmhurst notes that walkers and cyclists from the Illinois Prairie Path feed the Spring Road business district, with the York and Vallette district just south of the trail. Kids on bikes and scooters tend to land on an outstretched hand, and gravel finds its way into knees and palms.
Stop the bleedingHealthyChildren.org advises firm, direct pressure with clean gauze or cloth for 5 to 10 minutes. Lifting the cloth to check too early is the most common reason bleeding continues.
Wash it outOnce bleeding stops, wash gently with soap and water and use a small amount of antibacterial ointment.
Check the wristIn a growing child, tenderness right over a bone should be checked by a provider even if there is little swelling. See X-ray for Elmhurst, IL.
Decide on stitchesCuts that go through the skin, show yellow fat or are longer than about half an inch may need closure. Our cuts and laceration care explains the visit.
What we see in Elmhurst, IL children and teens
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Fevers with cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms
Sore throats, with rapid strep testing
Ear pain and swimmer's ear
Rashes, hives, bug bites and impetigo
Vomiting and diarrhea, with a check for dehydration
Sprains, cuts, minor burns and splinters
Our team is led by board-certified physicians. Clinicians can examine your child, run a test when it will guide care, and recommend treatment, which may include prescription medicine when appropriate. Read more on our pediatric urgent care page. Elmhurst CUSD 205 students who need a form completed can come in for school and sports physicals for Elmhurst, IL.
Paperwork for a parent, guardian or caregiver
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Consent for a minor's care comes from a parent or legal guardian. If a grandparent or nanny will make the drive, call (630) 324-6825 first and ask what the clinic needs from you. Some of our staff speak Spanish.
Bring your photo ID, your child's insurance card, a list of medicines and allergies, and the vaccine record. Accepted plans include BCBS PPO, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, CountyCare and State of Illinois Benefit Plans. Call to confirm coverage, and see cost and insurance. Self-pay visits start at $125.
Fever numbers that matter for Elmhurst, IL parents
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The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests having a child seen when a fever lasts more than 24 hours in a child under 2, or more than 3 days in a child 2 or older, or when a child still acts sick after the fever comes down. A child who plays and interacts once the fever is treated is a good sign.
Accuracy matters with babies. HealthyChildren.org says a rectal temperature is the most reliable for young babies, feeling the forehead and fever strips are not accurate, and ear thermometers should not be used under 6 months. Read when to take a child to urgent care for a fever. The ER warning signs are at the bottom of this page.
Can my child be seen by telehealth from home in Elmhurst, IL?
For some problems, yes. A rash you can show on camera or a follow-up question can often start with a video visit arranged by phone. Ear pain, a possible break or a cut that may need stitches needs an in-person exam.
How do I get an accurate temperature on my baby?
HealthyChildren.org says a rectal reading is the most reliable, especially for babies under 3 months. Feeling the forehead and fever strips are not accurate, and ear thermometers should not be used before 6 months. Write down each reading and the time.
My child fell off a bike on the Prairie Path. Does the cut need stitches?
It might. HealthyChildren.org says cuts that go all the way through the skin, gape open or are longer than about half an inch may need closure, and facial cuts should be checked. Press firmly to stop the bleeding and bring your child in.
Should we stop at the Jewel-Osco clinic or keep driving to Cass Ave?
Stop at the Jewel-Osco clinic for a fever, cough, sore throat or rash. Keep driving to 29 N Cass Ave if your child might have a broken bone, because only that clinic has X-ray.
Can you fill out an Elmhurst CUSD 205 health form?
Bring the form to a school or sports physical, along with your child's vaccine record, and the clinician can complete it at the visit. All physicals we perform are non-DOT.
“The staff was incredibly welcoming, I felt super confident before getting three stitches and was in and out the building in 30 minutes tops. They are super professional!”
Jack · March 2026 · Google★★★★★
“It was a great visit Yesenia was so nice and made me feel Comfortable after waiting a hour she seen I was still there and called me in right away What a Beautiful Soul”
Fay-Faith F. · January 2026 · Google★★★★★
“This is probably the best urgent care I have ever been too. The staff os knowledgeable and caring. 10 out of 10. Thanks yall!”
