On-demand Chicago messenger service — same-day courier
On-demand messenger service at a glance
What is on-demand messenger service?
On-demand messenger service from U.S. Messenger is same-day courier delivery in Chicago and the suburbs, dispatched the moment you call, 24 hours a day.
- Any size: from an envelope by bike in the Loop to a van or truck load.
- Order anytime: online, in the app or by phone.
- Live answer: a person picks up every hour of every day.
How fast is U.S. Messenger’s on-demand delivery?
U.S. Messenger’s fastest on-demand service is Direct, dispatched as soon as possible.
- Loop, bike and car: within one hour, 80 or 90 minutes, or two hours.
- City and suburbs, car and van: two hours (Emergency), four hours (Special) or six hours (Economy).
- Distance: quoted times hold up to 28 miles.
What area and hours does U.S. Messenger cover?
U.S. Messenger covers the Loop, the city and the eight-county Chicagoland area, around the clock.
- Loop zone: 1200 North to 1200 South and 1200 West to the lake, the largest single-rate downtown delivery zone in Chicago.
- Car and van: eight-county Chicagoland, 24/7/365.
- Bike: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm.
- Beyond 50 miles: Direct and Emergency service.
How do I track an on-demand delivery?
Every U.S. Messenger on-demand order carries live GPS tracking and push notifications.
- At the drop: the courier captures an electronic signature or a photo.
- Proof: visual confirmation that the package arrived.
From envelope to truckload, Chicago messenger service in a moment’s notice.
Our on-demand Chicago messenger services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team can provide a wide range of local and national options — whether it’s a bike delivery in downtown Chicago, complete service of the Chicagoland extended 8-county area, or nationwide delivery of time-critical shipments.
Whatever the item or its size, we can get it from Point A to Point B efficiently and economically with just a short contact from you, either by telephone or using our state-of-the-art online order entry system.
We can accommodate any expedited same-day delivery need you may have — call us!
Chicago Loop Zone
Bike Services
- BIKE 1 (Direct) – ASAP
- BIKE 2 – Delivered within 1 hour
- BIKE 3 – Delivered within 80 min.
- BIKE 4 – Delivered within 2 hours*
*Bike 4 service is unavailable after 3pm.
AVAILABLE:
Mon-Fri (8am – 5:30pm)
LOOP ZONE:
1200 N. – 1200 S.
1200 W. – Lake
Chicago Loop Zone
Car & Van Services
- LOOP (Direct) – ASAP
- LOOP 60 – Delivered within 1 hour
- LOOP 90 – Delivered within 90 min.
All services listed must be picked up and delivered within the Loop Zone.
Deliveries of multiple packages or of a heavy weight may require additional time.
AVAILABLE:
24/7
LOOP ZONE:
1200 N. – 1200 S.
1200 W. – Lake
City & Suburbs
Car & Van Services
- DIRECT – ASAP
- EMERGENCY – Delivered within 2 hours
- SPECIAL – Delivered within 4 hours*
- ECONOMY – Delivered within 6 hours**
*Special service is available 8am – 1pm, Mon – Fri
**Economy service is available 8am – 11am, Mon – Fri
AVAILABLE:
24/7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- All times are good up to 28 miles.
- Deliveries with multiple packages or of a heavy weight may require additional time to deliver.
- For deliveries over 50 miles, ONLY Direct and Emergency service is available
We make Chicago messenger services simple.
All couriers carry two-way radio phones that also allow instant two-way data traffic, ensuring that none of your important information is missed. Proof of Deliveries (POD’s, which includes who received your package, what time and what floor) can be emailed automatically or easily recovered at your convenience from our online tracking system – at any time, from anywhere.
Using our broad network of trusted partners across the nation we can accommodate any expedited delivery need that you may have. Just call us for help!
Unmatched customer service.
We offer a range of delivery time frames and the largest “single-rate” Downtown Zone in Chicago, built to accommodate your needs. Our customer support is unparalleled in our industry — just ask any of our satisfied clients whether they would trust their packages with anyone else. Many of our managers and dispatch personnel have over 25 years in the business. Why trust your important package to any other firm?