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Emily M.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Emily and I have been in childcare for about 6 years now. I have experience in housekeeping, running errands, preparing meals and activities, etc. I am CPR trained and have a vehicle. I am currently a full time student.

Allie H. says "Emily was wonderful!! She showed up on time (early) with a big smile and a positive attitude. My son is VERY picky when it comes to sitters and he adored...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I've worked as a daycare supervisor, overnight sitter and nanny for multiple families in the last 4 years. Happy to help with school work and running errands as well! I take the safety of myself and the families I care for extremely seriously and very comfortable around pets. I can be flexible with hours and needs- would love to...

Tim P. says "Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with the...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 4 years of experience professionally but also have over 10 years of experience with sitting/child care under my belt. I homeschool my son and we are in a co-op where I work with and care for other children often as well. I'm accustomed to working with several children at once and have worked with all age groups from...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Raven as our nanny for the past ~5 months, and we are happy to share our experience. She consistently showed up on time...

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Caring And Positive Persona

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I love all animals! I have 10 years of experience in dog sitting and walking. I can help with whatever you need to take care of with your animals. I am quick learner and there are no barriers for me. I can stay with Your animal during day and night. I love walks so I can take Your dog to any park You want as I own my car...

Care Member says "Agata is great! Very kind and patient. She’s been very flexible and I can always count on her even at the last minute. Great job! "

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lucia: I have experience in cleaning, houses, condos, studios, offices. I am a responsible, honest and discreet person. I have the ability to meet the requirements you like , in the care and cleaning of your home. I have a very positive attitude to carry out tasks with great quality and detail. Cleaning tasks I can...

Erin L. says "Lucia is great! She cleans our apartment very well and always asked if there's anything she can do more. She's very kind and easy to work with. Don't...

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Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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)...

Beth B. says "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...

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Male Caregiver 10 Year Experience

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
home modification
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Fun, Responsible Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lily. I am a 26-year-old available to babysit or pet sit as needed. I work for a food access business in the city and I'm looking to do more outside of my regular 9-5 p.m. 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...

Mike N. says "Lily is responsible, punctual and prompt in communicating. She takes initiatives, is willing to learn and follows directions with ease. Our twins are so...

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Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Sarah T. says "We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well...

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I'm A Babysitter/nanny

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Gabriella people call me Gabby for short, If you have any further questions about me please feel free to contact me. Skills: Child development training Education training E-learning teaching experience Meal prepping CPR certified 2 years as summer camp counselor Calm and patient Strong communicator Active...

Care Member says "She was wonderful to have working for my family. She is excellent working with kids and is always willing to help in anyway she can when she at your...

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Deirdre

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Deirdre! I graduated from nursing school in 2021, working as a labor and delivery nurse the last 3 years. My primary work is as an RN, but I I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was about 12. I have previous experience working at a variety of summer camps for children and I am currently the...

Eileen S. says "Deirdre is a complete joy to have around, she minded our 4 yo daughter for 5 months. They had so many adventures and fun times together which Deirdre led....

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Part-time Errands Runner

Chicago, IL

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I am available evenings and weekends for running errands or doing odd household jobs. In the past I have dropped off and picked up kids by car, walked dogs, cleaned houses, and many other things.
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Personal Errand Runner/Part-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a recent college grad living in Lakeview East.Personal Errand Runner and I have worked as a camp counselor and a nanny for many years. I love kids, and I know I can provide a plethora of fun activities to do with your kids. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm very easy going and have a lovely personality...
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Reliable & Trustworthy Errand Runner | Detail-Oriented & Efficient

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Reliable, friendly, and efficient--here to help with errands, tasks, shopping, and everyday support.
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Errand Runner

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Any type of shopping (grocery, finding certain clothing or shoes, preparation for event, etc.) Appointments (pick up or drop offs) or items Household (cleaning, laundry, putting item together, moving, etc)
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Personal Shopper & Errand Runner

Chicago, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
I enjoy shopping and organizing, and I have a reliable car to get things done efficiently. I'm here to make your day easier and more organized.
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Baby Sitter, House Sitter, Errand Runner

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Experience working with children (I do 1 on 1 ABA therapy with children) Experience caring for multiple children at once Experience cleaning and tidying large and small areas.
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Happy To Run Errands!

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Since I've been able to drive I have been running errands for my family, neighbors, and friends and will be happy to run errands for you too! Whether picking up groceries, dropping off packages, or dropping of vehicles for maintenance. I have 4 years of paid experience working as an office assistant at my university and was...
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Errands

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
I previously have had experience in working for retailers as a e-commerce associate pretty much shopping for customers in grocery and retail stores. I can run errands, dry cleaning, housekeeping and cleaning services as long as cleaning supplies are provided. Pets and children is no problem as I have done pet sitting and worked...
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Can Run Errands!

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
I am well equipped with off jobs that would need help. I feel comfortable adapting to many different types of situations and would be honored to help you out!
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  • 250 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.69/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.6

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Errand Runners in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 250 listed errand runners

Emily M.

Emily was wonderful!! She showed up on time (early) with a big smile and a positive attitude. My son is VERY picky when it comes to sitters...

- Allie H.

Ruby K.

Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with...

- Tim P.

Raven T.

We had the pleasure of having Raven as our nanny for the past ~5 months, and we are happy to share our experience. She consistently showed...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Chicago

Hiring an errand runner in Chicago, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.69 per hour as of March 2026. 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.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Chicago, IL. There are currently 250 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.

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.

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