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CDL schools in Des Plaines, Illinois
2 schools in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines on Illinois's approved training list runs $4,950 to $5,850, with a $5,400 median across 2 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 Des Plaines; 1 teaches 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.
Des Plaines training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry, 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 Des Plaines
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 9 active registrants in Des Plaines: 9 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 1600 Golf Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | not posted | Hazmat | not listed |
| Pro Driver CDL School - Central Office 1245 E Forest Ave, Suite 12 | Part of Class A | 2026-01-20 | not posted | Class B | 630-284-2807 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Illinois's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Des Plaines
| School | City | Miles from Des Plaines | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Driving School INC | Park Ridge, IL | 3 | 2024-02-06 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Niles, IL | 6 | 2026-09-14 | not posted |
| Getcdlschool Holdings LLC | Schaumburg, IL | 8 | 2026-05-28 | not posted |
| Mid-City Truck Driving Academy Inc. | Chicago, IL | 9 | 2025-08-11 | not posted |
| Progressive Truck Driving School, INC | Chicago, IL | 10 | 2025-12-10 | not posted |
| Hawk Truck Driving School LLC | Palatine, IL | 10 | 2021-12-13 | not posted |
| Alpha Truck Driving School INC. | Addison, IL | 10 | 2026-09-22 | not posted |
| College of DuPage Truck Driving School | Addison, IL | 11 | 2021-07-28 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Des Plaines's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Des Plaines
2 programs nearest Des Plaines posted tuition to Illinois's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training | Chicago, IL | 17 | $5,850 | $150 | 88% | 80% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training | Chicago, IL | 17 | $4,950 | $0 | 84% | 80% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Illinois fees: commercial learner permit $50 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Des Plaines provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 438 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 58,772 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Des Plaines?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,950 to $5,850, median $5,400. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Des Plaines?
2 locations are registered in Des Plaines for Class A training, and 31 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Des Plaines. All Illinois cities