Trade schools in Chicago, IL
73 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Chicago, IL, 25 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, esthetician, police academy & criminal justice, and IT support & networking.
- Within 30 miles
- 73
- In Chicago
- 25
- Public colleges
- 15
- Programs offered
- 42
24 schools within 30 mi of Chicago, IL
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · 2.9 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy
Chicago, IL · 4.2 mi · Private
- Massage therapy
Stellar Career College
Chicago, IL · 4.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
Taylor Business Institute
Chicago, IL · 4.3 mi · Private
- Medical billing & coding
- Electronics technician
- Police academy & criminal justice
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL · 4.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Dental assistant
- +3
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · 4.5 mi · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +9
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL · 4.5 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Police academy & criminal justice
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL · 5.9 mi · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +4
The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago
Chicago, IL · 7.0 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL · 8.9 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- IT support & networking
- +3
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL · 8.9 mi · Private
- Electrician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
Bridgeview, IL · 9.3 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
Programs near Chicago
- Cosmetology schools (37)
- Esthetician schools (21)
- Criminal justice programs (15)
- IT schools (13)
- Welding schools (13)
- Drafting schools (12)
- Medical assistant schools (11)
- HVAC schools (11)
- Auto mechanic schools (11)
- Barber schools (11)
- CNA classes (9)
- EMT and paramedic schools (9)
- Medical billing and coding schools (9)
- Radiology tech schools (9)
- Industrial maintenance schools (9)
- Fire science programs (8)
- Electronics technician schools (8)
- LPN programs (7)
- Phlebotomy classes (7)
- PTA programs (7)
- Surgical tech schools (7)
- Massage therapy schools (7)
- Nail tech schools (7)
- Electrician schools (6)
- Sonography schools (6)
- Culinary schools (5)
- Baking and pastry schools (5)
- Dental hygiene schools (4)
- Pharmacy technician schools (4)
- Dental assistant schools (4)
- CNC machining schools (4)
- Respiratory therapy schools (3)
- Construction schools (3)
- OTA programs (3)
- Aviation maintenance schools (2)
- Carpentry schools (2)
- Auto body schools (2)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- CDL schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Chicago?
There are 73 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Chicago, IL, including 15 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Chicago?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (37 schools), esthetician (21 schools), police academy & criminal justice (15 schools), IT support & networking (13 schools), welding (13 schools), and CAD & drafting (12 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Chicago?
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.
Trade schools in nearby cities
- Cicero (4 mi)
- Oak Park (6 mi)
- Oak Lawn (9 mi)
- Melrose Park (10 mi)
- Palos Hills (12 mi)
- Elmhurst (14 mi)
- Willowbrook (14 mi)
- Evanston (14 mi)