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- $23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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...
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...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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- $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...
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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- $18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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.
I have experience as a nanny that included various roles such as grocery shopping, household chores and cleaning. Additionally have experience in various Lifeguard, Retail Sales, Front Desk, Food Services roles. I have a car and can complete all errands, or whatever tasks you need in an efficient, responsible manner!
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...
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.
I don't have my own car, but I'm available for other errands around the house. Or borrowing a car if you feel comfortable! I have a valid license, I just moved here a few weeks ago from Texas and didn't bring my car.
Hi, im Kimberly. I'm a caring, compassionate registered nurse. I'm a patient individual who delivers world class quality care and companionship. I'm willing to work hard for my clients. Life gets busy and sometimes everyone needs a break or a helper and that's what you can find in myself. I'm honest, dependable, and hardworking.
I have a great experience serving as a personal assistant. I was responsible for a larger and smaller tasks. I worked as a event planner , ordering stuff, making a phone calls, sending emails, shopping for food or supplies.
My previous projects involved driving my employer to work and airport, scheduling appointment , delivering...
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- $25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I get made fun of in a nice way of how organized my house and car is. Everything in the kitchen is placed according to what they are used for and where you would use them. My clothes in my closet are organized by color and sleeve length, shoes by color and if they are a winter or summer shoe, etc. Oh, and I love baskets, bins...
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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
My name is Kayla, I'm a career nanny and house manager and am taking on new households for odd jobs, errands & project based work!
My specialties lie in decluttering & personal organization, high touch detail oriented work, packing and moving services, pre and post travel prep, and event management. I am also an expert in...
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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- $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...
I would be happy to run errands, pick up or drop off your child, etc. I can also do any other types of odd jobs around the house.
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- $10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I can help out around the house, garden, run errands, pet-sit, and whatever else you may need. I'd be happy to meet in a public place to see what you're looking for as well as send over several references.
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253 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.5
Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Errand Runners in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 253 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
In 2026, 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 $21.99 per hour as of October 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.
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 253 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.
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