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CDL schools in Chicago, Illinois
13 schools in Chicago are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Chicago on Illinois's approved training list runs $3,775 to $6,775, with a $4,950 median across 7 programs. Truck drivers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area earn a median $62,300 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Illinois training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Chicago; 11 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Illinois's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Chicago training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area; 62,210 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Chicago
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 44 active registrants in Chicago: 41 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 3 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 3 bus or coach operators.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 1741 East 75th Street | Part of Class A | 2026-09-18 | $4,950 to $5,850 | Hazmat | not listed |
| Expert Driving School, INC. (2 sites) 5420 W Roosevelt Road Suite 217 | Theory · range · road | 2026-07-27 | not posted | Hazmat | 312-829-2400 |
| Alamo Truck Driving School 5264 W 47th Street | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-12 | not posted | Class A only | 708-793-5511 |
| All Pro Truck Driving School LLC 7601 S. Kostner Ave. Ste. 230 | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-18 | not posted | Class A only | 773-581-9376 |
| Juarez Driving School (2 sites) 930 W 18th St | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-16 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 312-243-1841 |
| Progressive Truck Driving School, INC 5538 W. Belmont Ave. | Part of Class A | 2025-12-10 | not posted | Hazmat | 773-736-5522 |
| Columbia Driving School 5028 S. Archer Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-09-25 | not posted | Hazmat | 773-735-1775 |
| Mid-City Truck Driving Academy Inc. 6740 W Belmont Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-08-11 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 773-725-3000 |
| Bulldog Driving School (3 sites) 6814 W Archer Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-04-29 | not posted | Hazmat | 708-456-0007 |
| Clutch Performance Truck Driving Academy 9944 S Western Ave # B | Theory · range · road | 2024-05-28 | not posted | Hazmat | 877-235-4669 |
| Olive-Harvey College/City Colleges of Chicago 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. | Theory · range · road | 2022-04-04 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 773-291-6490 |
| America Business College (2 sites) 4440 S Pulaski Rd | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-11 | not posted | Class A only | 773-650-1010 |
| Blue Horizon Co 6814 W Archer Ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-08 | not posted | Hazmat | 773-788-1199 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Illinois's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Chicago
| School | City | Miles from Chicago | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Truck Driving School, INC | Cicero, IL | 2 | 2025-12-10 | not posted |
| Professional Truck Driving School | Summit, IL | 5 | 2026-06-23 | not posted |
| Xmax Driving Solutions LLC | Hickory Hills, IL | 8 | 2026-06-09 | not posted |
| Bulldog Driving School (south) | Palos Hills, IL | 9 | 2022-03-14 | not posted |
| Division Truck Driving School | Blue Island, IL | 10 | 2022-03-07 | not posted |
| Experior Truck Driving School | Alsip, IL | 10 | 2026-05-26 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Palos Hills, IL | 10 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| First International CDL school | Riverdale, IL | 12 | 2024-12-19 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Chicago's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Chicago
2 programs in Chicago posted tuition to Illinois's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 7 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training | $4,950 | $0 | 84% | 80% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training | $5,850 | $150 | 88% | 80% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Illinois fees: commercial learner permit $50 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Chicago
A Illinois workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Illinois sites. Illinois terms · all carriers
Check a Chicago school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 13 Chicago providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 3,449 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 2,731,585 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Chicago?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,775 to $6,775, median $4,950. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Chicago?
13 locations are registered in Chicago for Class A training, and 35 are within 25 miles of the city. 3 updated their registry record in 2026, and 4 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Chicago school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near Chicago
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Cicero, IL (1); Summit, IL (1); Hickory Hills, IL (1); Blue Island, IL (1); Alsip, IL (1); Palos Hills, IL (2); Riverdale, IL (1); Niles, IL (1); South Holland, IL (1); Park Ridge, IL (1). All Illinois cities