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CDL schools in Niles, Illinois
1 school in Niles is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Niles 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 school open to the public in Niles; 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.
Niles training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 7 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 Niles
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 1 active registrant in Niles: 1 is private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 5990 W Touhy Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-14 | not posted | Hazmat | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Illinois's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Niles
| School | City | Miles from Niles | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Driving School INC | Park Ridge, IL | 3 | 2024-02-06 | not posted |
| Progressive Truck Driving School, INC | Chicago, IL | 5 | 2025-12-10 | not posted |
| Mid-City Truck Driving Academy Inc. | Chicago, IL | 5 | 2025-08-11 | not posted |
| Pro Driver CDL School - Central Office | Des Plaines, IL | 6 | 2026-01-20 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Des Plaines, IL | 6 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Expert Driving School, INC. | Chicago, IL | 10 | 2026-07-27 | not posted |
| Juarez Driving School | Chicago, IL | 12 | 2025-12-16 | not posted |
| Progressive Truck Driving School, INC | Cicero, IL | 13 | 2025-12-10 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Niles's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Niles
2 programs nearest Niles 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 | Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training | Chicago, IL | 12 | $4,950 | $0 | 84% | 80% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training | Chicago, IL | 12 | $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 Niles
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 Niles school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 10 Niles providers from the registry, 7 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 80 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 30,443 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Niles?
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 Niles?
1 location is registered in Niles for Class A training, and 35 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Niles 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 Niles
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Niles. All Illinois cities