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Find errand runners in Chicago, IL that you’ll love
225 errand runners are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 5 years
Errand runners in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I love babies and kiddos, so here I am, offering my services for you and your family. When babysitting, I like to be involved and reading to them, taking them to the playground and doing any activities that they enjoy from playing Barbie to playing trains. I also like to do sensory activities with...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kristen to help us organize following a move. She did an absolutely incredible job. She showed up early and was extremely pleasant. I really hope she's still doing this the next time we need her!"
Nash G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natalia, I'm from Chile and I'm 31 years old. In 2014 I moved to Argentina to study Advertising at Palermo University. Then in 2019 I moved to the US to perfect my English and study some courses in Marketing at Northwestern University - Kellog. I am a very active person, I like outdoor activities (hiking, biking,...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much...
Maryellen M.
Jenifer D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Animal Caregiver /Home Sitter/ Errands And Light Housework
5.0
(3)
Hello!
My name is Jenifer. I've been employed with a major airline, traveling both domestic and international travel for the past 15 years with a legacy carrier. Sadly however, recently furloughed for a bit due to Covid.
My heart has always been with animals. Due to my career in travel, and living alone, haven't been able to...
Jenifer can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ever since my work schedule changed, I have been needing help with the afternoon walk for my dog. The security in my building confirmed that Jen has been coming on time and the walk lasts about an hour as I requested. It is important to me that my dog gets exercise...
Matt C.
Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Grace! I mainly do childcare but I'm looking for something to do on the side. I'm super hands on and enjoy cleaning!
I'm looking for more of a assistant type position where I can help run errands or do general cleaning around the house. Just a helping hand.
I'm great at organizing!
Grace can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Grace has cared for my two boys (10 and 7 years old) several times. She engages them in fun art activities and plays games with them. They think she’s wonderful and so do we. We feel lucky to have met her, we trust her and would definitely recommend her. "
Care member
4.9
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I just met Barbara a month ago and I had a good feeling from the first day I met her. I am looking forward for my 90-year-old mother to be in Barbara's company. I know my mother will be in good hands."
Florinda F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hannah! I am currently a senior at University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in both early childhood education and elementary education. I have babysat for 6 years and nannied for 2! Also, I have 2 years of experience with tutoring students. I have my own car, so I am willing to run errands or drive kids around for...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is a lovely girl who will make you and your children feels safe and cared for. I would suggest hiring her for future sitting jobs. She is CPR certified, hardworking, and will make you feel comfortable leaving your children with her. Highly recommend!"
Elise M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
3.0
(2)
My name is Quintisa
I've been doing care-giving/CNA for some years. I've worked with seniors and people with disabilities, all my clients have fallen to love me, and I've done the same, I love helping others and making them feel comfortable with me in their home, I'm very nice. I cook, clean, run errands, do laundry, medication...
Quintisa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people"
Tanisha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
5.0
(9)
Hi! I'm Marti.
I'm a caring, fun, and creative person who loves helping families by making life a little easier.
I have a degree in Environmental Science and have also taken a course in Early Childhood Development, focusing on health, nutrition, and safety. I'm CPR certified and trained in SIDS and SBS. I'm a Chicago native...
Marti can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"You can't go wrong with hiring Marti - she's so sweet and works so hard! I would highly recommend her."
Aimee P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiaira, I am a compassionate and dedicated nanny with extensive experience with multiple forms of childcare with children from newborns to preteens including experience with multiples. My forms of childcare includes housecleaning, meal preparation, multiples, running errands, scheduling and planning, and...
Tiaira can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiaira is extremely professional, reliable, and experienced. We interviewed her for a nanny share position and were incredibly impressed. She had glowing references who all spoke so highly of Tiaira, specifically highlighting her ability to get children on a...
Heather N.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hiiiii!
My name is Francisca and I'm currently a sophomore at Daley College.
I love kids and babysitting, I tend to have a lot of patience with kids and my love kids and taking care of them is something that I find natural and easy to do
I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I took care of my younger siblings...
Francisca can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
3.0
"Francisca was great initially - she watched the kids, and did some light housework when the kids messed something up! It was great. She was with us for 2 months and she didn't provide adequate notice when she wanted to stop working. We could see signs of...
Myra C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lily. I am a 26-year-old recent Grinnell College graduate from Glencoe, IL. In school I studied anthropology and French major. I love working with children and I am thinking about becoming a teacher in the future. I have 5 younger siblings, the youngest one being 7 years old, so I have experience with children and...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Lily is responsible, punctual and prompt in communicating. She takes initiatives, is willing to learn and follows directions with ease. Our twins are so comfortable around her and we look forward to hire her again. I am so glad we hired her and recommend her to any...
Mike N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect.
Previously work with Patients with following conditions:
Alzheimers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Kristelle can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated professional nanny with 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm working with a wonderful family, but I'm available for extra hours on Fridays.
I am known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with children on a personal level. I strive to create a fun and...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie came to work as a nanny with our family of 3 boys ages 6, 3, and 10 months during the COVID19 pandemic. She worked as a tutor for my kindergartener while also caring for the two younger boys. She is timely, responsible, and professional. One of my favorite...
Leora M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I just graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy looking to work while in studying for my boards! I am 29, CPR and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. Many years of experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Also have worked with children with Autism. Have a car and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!"
Tessa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Justin, and I have over a decade of experience in senior care, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) with 6 years of experience in nursing facilities and 7+ years as a dedicated home caregiver. I'm skilled in various forms of patient transfers, including...
Justine can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Justin was a caregiver for my mother for over a year. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable with all ADLs, and cared about my mothers welfare. I never worried when Justin was taking care of my mother, because I knew she was in good hands. He would always text me...
Care member
Sarah Alyssa C.
Chicago, IL
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there and thanks for viewing my profile! My name is Sarah, I'm 27 years old and started working as a CNA when I was 18. I love what I do because I have a passion in helping people and going the extra mile for them.
I can do up to 7 days of live in and come & go positions as I have experience in both. I have my own car and...
Sarah Alyssa can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$17-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is amazing! She's fantastic with our 17 month old. Our daughter loves her so much she gets mad when it's time for Alexandra to go home. I highly recommend her for date nights or other sitting help!"
Kristen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."
Jennifer C.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Chicago, IL
Kristin J.
5.0
We hired Kristen to help us organize following a move. She did an absolutely incredible job. She showed up early and was extremely pleasant. I really hope she's still doing this the next time we need her!
- Nash G.
Natalia C.
5.0
We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much we've already had her come back to...
- Maryellen M.
Jenifer D.
5.0
Jen was great and took great care of my dog Jax. He really took a liking to her! Total professional through & through, would definitely recommend her to anyone!
- Darius M.
Grace B.
5.0
Grace has cared for my two boys (10 and 7 years old) several times. She engages them in fun art activities and plays games with them. They think she’s wonderful and so do we. We feel lucky to have met her, we trust her and would definitely recommend her.
- Care member
Barbara S.
5.0
We hired Barbara to care for my mother who has dementia. Barbara did a great job caring for my mom and keeping her company. She also helped us when my mom had to be admitted to the hospital. Barbara has a great personality and was very kind to my mom.
- Maria K.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Chicago
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Chicago, IL?
Hiring an errand runner in Chicago, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.25 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Chicago, IL?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Chicago, IL. There are currently 225 errand runners in Chicago. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Chicago who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Chicago?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Chicago. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Chicago, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for Chicago, IL errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Errand Runners in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 75 reviews of the 225 listed errand runners.