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300 errand runners are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of September 2023
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 4 years
Errand runners in Chicago, IL
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I have always loved running errands for the families I babysit for, as well as friends of my mom and other adults in my life. I'm a great grocery shopper, will take your pet to daycare, clean your house, help you get rid of clothes/belongings, etc. I am genuinely willing to help anybody out, with...
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I assist several persons on a day to day bases. I run errands such as, a simple trip for items at the store. I have taken people to doctors' appointments, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. I've even watched many families home while they are on vacation, which includes, but not limited to checking...
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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....
Recent review:
5.0
Kristin is delightful and I highly recommend her! She was punctual, hardworking, and took directions well. She helped us with a large family event. She is well organized, articulate and has a great attitude!
Reviewed by Leslie G.
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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...
Recent review:
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!
Reviewed by Nash G.
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Hello ! I am located in the south suburbs and looking to run errands during the day. I can help with grocery shopping , meal pickup and odd jobs
Recent review:
5.0
Very helpful! Does everything I ask her to do in a timely manner and exactly how I'd like it to be.
Reviewed by Anisa Q.
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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...
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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...
Reviewed by Maryellen M.
Anna L.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Help With Errands, Household Maintenance, Pick-ups/drop-offs And Pet Care
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I am able to provide assistance with pet care (dog walking, dog/cat feeding, overnight sitting), pick-ups and drop-offs for your kids, grocery runs and basic household chores!
Recent review:
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Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved that she would take them outside to play to get away from...
Reviewed by Margaret S.
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Hi there! I am a recent University of Michigan graduate who loves reading, going on walks, listening to music, and connecting with others. I have strong organizational skills and high attention-to-detail! I am interested in a job where I can support a family with their day-to-day tasks and errands....
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Christy has nannied for my girls this summer. She is very reliable, punctual and personable. In addition, she's energetic, patient, creative and adaptive to kids' needs. My kids absolutely adore her. We would...
Reviewed by Dana P.
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I am currently a college student taking online classes so my schedule is very flexible. I have been taking care of children since I was a young teen myself and have been a full-time nanny for the past three years. I am comfortable with pets, housekeeping, meal prep, running errands, and anything...
Recent review:
5.0
Jenna is fantastic! She is very personable, responsible and caring. I would highly recommend her! Thank you Jenna!
Reviewed by Tracy W.
4.9
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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...
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I was a little reluctant to use a service that hadn't been
recommended but decided to give Care.com a try and am I glad I
did. I created a list of potential candidates and Barbara was at
the top of the list....
Reviewed by James C.
Boriana D.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Reliable, responsible and mature personal assistant/care provider for non-medical services. Being a hairstylist for many years is a privilege to help people. I would love to provide quality of life and be independent at the comfort of your home. Absolute discretion and confidentiality. Active and...
Recent review:
5.0
Boriana is very professional, reliable, hard working, and follows instructions well. She is a good cook and kept our kitchen clean after cooking. A very lovely person!
Reviewed by Kristine S.
Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
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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...
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5.0
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 with her, I was pleasantly surprised!
Reviewed by Sarah T.
Carrie S.
Chicago, IL
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Vaccinated Assistant Open For Temp Work Through The Holidays
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Hello everyone! I'm fully vaccinated + boosted. I'm a postpartum doula, so my focus is on that role, but I do have time in my schedule for occasional or temporary needs. Having worked as a house manager, professional nanny, family assistant, and rental host, I know how to confidently care for...
Recent review:
5.0
Carrie helped our family find childcare in an incredibly difficult and competitive time. She listened to our needs and made a referral to a nanny who was an amazing fit with our family. She was also been...
Reviewed by Megan M.
Alison M.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sociable, Energetic Always Flexible Babysitter And Nanny
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I have always loved kids, have extensive experience as both a nanny and a babysitter and am hoping to find a good family/ families I can help with as a nanny, babysitter, errand runner and anything else you may ask of me (within reason). I have always connected well with kids and will be happy to...
Recent review:
5.0
I've hired Alison to stay with my kids at night when my husband and I went out. My son loves her and I would hire her again!
Reviewed by Julia R.
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As the oldest child growing up, I was constantly the creative fixer, organizer, and planner. And as I grew into adulthood I understood how much of a difference having a little extra help can be! I am flexible, and creative and love doing the little errands or jobs that sometimes feel too small, but...
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Hello, I'm Kaliyah and currently a full-time nanny to a beautiful, fun, silly, smart and amazing 20-month-old baby girl. As much time as I spend with her each week, I am interested in furthering my services with helping parents with date nights, child care while parents run errands or simply a...
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Kaliyah nannied for our daughter from the time she was four months until about 9 months, and working with her was one of the very best parts of the last year for us. Kaliyah is truly a GEM and any family who...
Reviewed by Alyssa C.
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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...
Recent reviews:
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...
Reviewed by Elise M.
Megan U.
Chicago, IL
$19-46/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I recently changed careers to work at a non-profit organization, which was a large paycut from my Accounting job. I'm hoping to supplement my income by running errands, pet care, child care or helping with anything you may need! I love helping others, which is why I changed my career. I have...
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I have know Meg for 15 years. She is punctual, organized, and reliable. I have never worried when my boys (3) are in her care. She has experience from infants through high school age children. She can handle...
Reviewed by Betsy K.
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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...
Recent review:
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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...
Reviewed by Dan K.
Lucia Q.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
Recent review:
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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 hesitate to hire Lucia!
Reviewed by Erin L.
Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
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Hi there! My name is Grace.
I recently moved to Chicago from Fort Wayne Indiana where I nannied 4 amazing kiddos for 2 years.
I am looking to make connections with families here in Chicago as a date night or regular sitter.
I have experience nannying, and babysitting for many families, as well as...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Grace is amazing. She was our full-time nanny for for 3 months and was always on-time and a great communicator. She watched our son when he was 6-9 months and did a great job at helping to introduce solids to...
Reviewed by Anna T.
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I am Alyssa, I am a college graduate. I have been baby sitting for a couple years now for two different families from the ages 4-11. I have experience with special needs children. I am familiar with running errands, meal prepping , and cleaning up. I am also very pet friendly. I also have taught...
Recent reviews:
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Alyssa Was Great! We have used her a few times and our four kids LOVE her. They said she played with them and they had so much fun. She also got to our house in plenty of time and was flexible on our return...
Reviewed by Vicky C.
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I love hanging out with kids and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. In fact, I feel like I have been a babysitter my whole life as I am the oldest of three and always looked after my siblings. I am very outgoing and bubbly and love to be outdoors, play games, and do crafts. I feel...
Recent review:
5.0
Gabriella was great as a one time sitter for my toddler. Unfortunately my little had a stomach bug and that didn't deter Gabriella at all. She responded to texts promptly and was a very easy hire.
Reviewed by Emily B.
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My name is Quintisa
I've been doing home-care for 12yrs, 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...
Recent review:
5.0
She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people
Reviewed by Tanisha S.
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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...
Recent review:
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.
Reviewed by Beth B.
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Hi, I'm Meg! I love working with children and families; it's been a passion of mine since my first babysitting job at the age of 12. Families I've worked with and colleagues of mine have described me warm, caring, hard-working, fun-loving, easygoing, and responsible.
My professional background is...
Recent review:
5.0
Megan was great! She was proactive in setting up a call right after the booking confirmed, communicative before, during and after babysitting, and very professional and understanding. Looking forward to her...
Reviewed by Carolyn W.
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Hi, my name is Lily. I am a 24-year-old recent Grinnell College student 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...
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Mike N.
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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...
Dominique B.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi Parents,
I'm Dominique, an experienced nanny with a dedicated passion for childcare spanning over four years. During this time, I've had the privilege of caring for children ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. What truly resonates with me is the opportunity to witness the unique personalities...
Recent review:
5.0
We interviewed Dominique for a full time nanny position. She was punctual and professional throughout the process. She connected instantly with the kids and they enjoyed meeting her. She provided a polished...
Reviewed by Melissa S.
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I'm eager to help with your children. I've worked for several families for more than 7 years.
I live in Rogers Park and own a reliable car and have a clean driving record. I do not smoke. I have worked as an after-school tutor as well, and can help with homework or e-learning. I follow recommended...
Recent review:
5.0
Cathy worked for our family for about 3 months, she picked up my daughter from school, drove her home and was very easy to work with. she followed instructions perfectly and was very dependable and punctual....
Reviewed by Alok L.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Chicago, IL
Kristin J.
5.0
Kristin is delightful and I highly recommend her! She was punctual, hardworking, and took directions well. She helped us with a large family event. She is well organized, articulate and has a great attitude!
- Leslie G.
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.
Jennifer D.
5.0
Very helpful! Does everything I ask her to do in a timely manner and exactly how I'd like it to be.
- Anisa Q.
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.
Anna L.
5.0
Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved that she would take them outside to play to get away from the screens. We are juggling busy schedules in my family and it was always a relief to...
- Margaret S.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Chicago
In 2023, 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 $18.18 per hour as of September 2023. 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 300 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Errand Runners in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 129 reviews of the 300 listed errand runners.