CDL schools in Illinois
We found 17 schools offering CDL & truck driving training in Illinois, with campuses in Springfield, Chicago, Canton, and Danville and more. Truck drivers in Illinois earn a median $60,320 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 17
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in IL
- $60,320
17 CDL & truck driving schools
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City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
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Highland Community College - Illinois
Freeport, IL · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +20
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Springfield, IL · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
What truck drivers earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $60,320
- $29.00 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,710–$86,300
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 84,200
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.8%
- 214,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CDL & truck driving schools are in Illinois?
We list 17 schools in Illinois with CDL & truck driving programs: 16 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Springfield, Chicago, Canton, Danville, and Elgin.
Are there community college CDL & truck driving programs in Illinois?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Illinois offer CDL & truck driving. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does CDL & truck driving school cost in Illinois?
Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,232 to $27,793. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do truck drivers make in Illinois?
The median pay for truck drivers in Illinois is $60,320 a year, and most earn between $39,710 and $86,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CDL & truck driving school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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CDL schools in other states
- Georgia (21)
- Florida (16)
- Pennsylvania (14)
- Kentucky (13)
- Tennessee (13)
- Texas (12)
- Arkansas (11)
- Kansas (9)
- Ohio (9)
- Utah (9)
- Wisconsin (9)
- Mississippi (8)
- Washington (7)
- California (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- South Carolina (6)