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CDL schools in Waukegan, Illinois
1 school in Waukegan 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 Waukegan on Illinois's approved training list runs $2,247 to $5,600, with a $3,924 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 Waukegan; 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.
Waukegan 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 Waukegan
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 5 active registrants in Waukegan: 5 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 (2 sites) 320 S Greenbay Road | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | 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 Waukegan
| School | City | Miles from Waukegan | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotra Truck Driving School | Park City, IL | 1 | 2025-12-30 | not posted |
| Arrow Truck Driving Academy | Kenosha, WI | 14 | 2022-09-29 | $5,600 |
| Fox valley cdl school | Kenosha, WI | 15 | 2024-02-29 | not posted |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | 17 | 2026-04-20 | $2,247 |
| Hawk Truck Driving School LLC | Palatine, IL | 17 | 2021-12-13 | not posted |
| Kotra CDL Driving School | Kenosha, WI | 19 | 2024-07-09 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Des Plaines, IL | 20 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Pro Driver CDL School - Central Office | Des Plaines, IL | 23 | 2026-01-20 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Waukegan's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Waukegan
2 programs nearest Waukegan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Truck Driving Academy, LLC | Entry Level Driver Training Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) | Kenosha, WI | 16 | $5,600 | $125 | 50% | 80% |
| Gateway Technical College | Truck Driving | Kenosha, WI | 19 | $2,247 | $0 | 70% | 72% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Illinois fees: commercial learner permit $50 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Waukegan
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 Waukegan school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Waukegan provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 111 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 87,940 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Waukegan?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,247 to $5,600, median $3,924. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Waukegan?
1 location is registered in Waukegan for Class A training, and 14 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Waukegan. All Illinois cities