Liver Transplant Centers in Illinois
6 programs compared on wait time, odds of transplant and survival
All 6 liver transplant programs in Illinois
| Program | City | Type | Typical wait | Out of 100 listed, within 1 year | 1-year survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Medicine | Maywood | Adult | 2.3 months | 84 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.3% |
| Lurie Children's | Chicago | Pediatric | 2.7 months | 83 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 98.0% |
| Northwestern Memorial | Chicago | Adult | 2.9 months | 86 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 97.6% |
| UChicago Medicine | Chicago | Adult | 2.9 months | 79 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.1% |
| Rush University | Chicago | Adult | 3.2 months | 80 of 100 transplanted; 3 of 100 die waiting | 97.1% |
| UI Health Chicago | Chicago | Adult | 3.6 months | 81 of 100 transplanted; 2 of 100 die waiting | 96.9% |
How we calculate “out of 100”: SRTR reports how often patients on each program’s list are transplanted and how often they die while waiting. We convert those two rates into what they mean for 100 people listed at the program for one year, counting transplant and death as competing outcomes. It is an estimate for a typical patient, not a prediction for you: your MELD score, blood type and health change your own odds.
Nearby programs in other states
Waits differ widely between nearby programs. Many patients list at a second center within driving or flying distance: see how dual listing works.
| Program | Location | Typical wait | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora St. Luke's | Milwaukee, WI | 24.4 months | 77 mi |
| Froedtert Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | Not reached in the report period | 82 mi |
| UW Health Madison | Madison, WI | 2.7 months | 117 mi |
| IU Health | Indianapolis, IN | 2.8 months | 157 mi |
| University of Iowa Hospitals | Iowa City, IA | 15.5 months | 192 mi |
Frequently asked questions
How many liver transplant centers are in Illinois?
Illinois has 6 liver transplant programs: Loyola Medicine, Lurie Children's, Northwestern Memorial, UChicago Medicine, Rush University, UI Health Chicago.
Which liver transplant center in Illinois has the shortest wait?
Loyola Medicine in Maywood has the shortest typical wait in Illinois: 2.3 months.
Can I list at a transplant center outside Illinois?
Yes. You can be evaluated and listed at any U.S. program that accepts you, and at more than one. See dual listing.
Sources
- SRTR: Program-Specific Reports (PSR) for U.S. transplant programs
- SRTR: Transplant center search
- OPTN Policies (Policy 3.4 multiple registrations; Policy 9 liver allocation)
- HRSA/OPTN: Multiple listing, patient information
About this content
Medically reviewed by James F. Trotter, MD and Joseph S. Redman, MD, PhD of the National Friends Medical Advisory Board on . Reviewers check clinical statements against the cited sources; data tables come from the public SRTR program-specific reports and OPTN policy.
Disclosure: Dr. Trotter and Dr. Redman practice at Intermountain Health. Every program on this site, including Intermountain, is shown from the same public SRTR reports; figures a center reported to us directly are labeled as center-reported.
Published by Friends of the National Liver Waiting List, a 501(c)(3) patient advocacy charity. Updated . Not medical advice: talk with your hepatologist or transplant team about your own care.