American cinephile needs transport around one, to travel to hospital department in Chicago, perhaps (9)
I believe the answer is:
moviegoer
'american' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for moviegoer that I've seen before include "Who goes to the flicks" , "One attending films ( US )" , "one getting into shorts?" , "One out for pictures" .)