Updated for 2026 • FMCSA Compliant

CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Illinois

Find 267 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Illinois.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.

267 Schools
161 Cities
$3,500 - $7,500 Avg
100% FMCSA Verified
Updated Daily
50,000+ Students Helped
ELDT Compliant

Illinois CDL training options below are pulled from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. CDL Schools USA is an independent directory; we verify that each listed school is properly registered and ELDT-compliant before adding or updating it.

267 verified programs available

Compare CDL Schools in Illinois

Side-by-side comparison of top training programs

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Tuition Costs in Illinois

Avg. Private School
$5,500
Avg. Public School
$4,000
Price Range
$3,500 - $7,000

Midwest hub. 160 Driving Academy dominates here with mid-range pricing.

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Everything You Need to Get a CDL in Illinois

Average CDL Tuition in Illinois

$3,500 - $7,500

Based on 267 training programs in Illinois. Prices vary by program length and endorsements.

  • Company-sponsored: Often FREE
  • WIOA Grants: Up to $10,000
  • GI Bill®: Full coverage for veterans

CDL Requirements for Illinois

  • Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
  • Valid Illinois driver's license
  • DOT medical card (physical exam)
  • ELDT training from approved provider
  • Pass Illinois SOS written & skills test
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Types of CDL Training Available in Illinois

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Class A CDL

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Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers

B

Class B CDL

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Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks

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Endorsements

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Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, Passenger

Where to Take the CDL Exam in Illinois?

We track 14 official testing centers in Illinois

Springfield SOS

2701 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703

(217) 782-2720

West Chicago CDL Testing

27 N North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185

(630) 231-2560

Champaign CDL Testing

2012 Round Barn Rd, Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 278-3344
View All 14 Testing LocationsData sourced from Illinois SOS

CDL Schools in Neighboring States

Looking for more options? Check out CDL training programs in states bordering Illinois.

💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.

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