CDL Schools in Chicago, Illinois

    Last checked Oct 30, 2026

    Every school here is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.

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    About CDL schools in Chicago, Illinois

    We list 19 CDL school locations in Chicago, Illinois that are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, open to the public and training in person. 16 schools offer Class A training, 7 Class B, 13 hazmat theory, and 6 passenger. 16 providers, 2 of them are colleges. 19 locations from 16 providers in 14 ZIP codes. 3 schools publish a price we verified; the rest say contact for price. You can do your ELDT theory online first for $18.99 with RoadCert, listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and reported the same day you pass.

    Source: RoadCert school data from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry location file, as of October 30, 2026.

    Alamo Truck Driving School

    5264 W 47TH STREET
    Chicago, IL 60638

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 708-793-5511

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Blue Horizon CO

    6814 W ARCHER AVE
    Chicago, IL 60638

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 773-788-1199

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Clutch Performance Truck Driving Academy

    9944 S Western Ave # B
    Chicago, IL 60643

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 877-235-4669

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Compass Transportation

    5740 N Tripp Ave
    Chicago, IL 60646

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 773-279-9110

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Expert Driving School, Inc.

    6645 N Oliphant Ave
    Chicago, IL 60631

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 773-763-5700

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Expert Driving School, Inc.

    5420 W Roosevelt Road Suite 217
    Chicago, IL 60644

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 312-829-2400

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    School Bus Operations

    3230 W. 38th Street
    Chicago, IL 60632

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 773-254-5545

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    School Bus Operations

    2004 s Kostner ave
    Chicago, IL 60623

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 773-522-1995

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Frequently asked questions

    How many CDL schools in Chicago are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry?
    We list 19 public, in-person school locations in Chicago, from the registry's location file as of 10/30/2026. Employer-only programs are not included.
    How much does CDL school cost in Chicago?
    3 schools publish a price we verified. Most ask you to contact them for a price. State CDL fees are separate; see Illinois in our CDL cost calculator.
    Which Chicago CDL schools offer hazmat or passenger training?
    13 schools offer hazmat theory and 6 schools offer passenger training. Each school card shows what it trains.
    Do I need ELDT to get a CDL in Chicago?
    Yes, if you are getting your first Class A or B CDL, upgrading from Class B to Class A, or adding a hazmat, passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time. The federal rule applies in every state.
    Can I do ELDT theory online and behind-the-wheel training in Chicago?
    Yes. Theory can be done online with any provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry; behind-the-wheel training is in person at a school like those above. Both must be finished before your skills test.

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    Class A theory, $18.99Class B theory, $18.99