Separating Class A and Class B choices in Illinois
Illinois contains 133 directory locations across 82 cities. Chicago has 19, Schaumburg and Springfield each have five, and Joliet has four. The Chicago-area cluster gives nearby readers several addresses to compare, but the presence of Springfield among the largest totals shows that the list is not purely metropolitan Chicago. Search within a commute you can repeat for hands-on work. Then check whether similarly named providers operate at more than one site, since registration belongs to the listed location and its recorded training categories.
Class A dominates the Illinois mix by location count. It appears at 118 sites, although 78 list all three components of theory, range, and public-road training. Class B appears at 62 locations, with 48 covering all three. Passenger training is listed at 27 locations, school bus at 20, and hazardous materials theory at 71. The gap between any Class A component and the complete three-part count makes close reading important. Do not treat a Class A label alone as proof that every component appears at that address.
Illinois had an estimated 84,200 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs in the May 2025 BLS data. The median wage is $60,320, while the 10th percentile is $39,710 and the 90th percentile is $86,300. That broad spread is useful when you are weighing the occupation, not when you are choosing between two schools. Compare training locations through their registered scope, distance, and direct answers about price and calendar. The Illinois Secretary of State is the official source for commercial learner permit and CDL requirements.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in Illinois
01
Chicago
19 training locations
02
Schaumburg
5 training locations
03
Springfield
5 training locations
04
Joliet
4 training locations
05
Quincy
4 training locations
The cities shown above account for 37 of the 133 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 82 cities, so use the search and training filters instead of treating those city counts as the whole market.
Training registration by address
Training Options at CDL Schools in Illinois
Complete Class A training appears at 78 Illinois addresses. Complete Class B training appears at 48, leaving a difference of 30 locations.
hazardous materials theory has the widest registration count among the endorsement categories shown, reaching 71 locations. Use the individual rows to see what each provider address actually covers.
If you are deciding between license classes, compare the vehicle and job differences in the Class A CDL training guide and Class B CDL training guide. Passenger, school bus, and hazardous materials requirements are covered in the CDL endorsement guide.
- Any Class A part
- 118
- Full Class A scope
- 78
- Any Class B part
- 62
- Full Class B scope
- 48
- Passenger
- 27
- School bus
- 20
- Hazardous materials theory
- 71
Illinois school finder
All CDL Schools in Illinois, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in Illinois across 133 public-enrollment, in-person locations. Filters use the training registration attached to each provider-location record in the August 5, 2026 FMCSA registry snapshot.
- Training locations
- 133
- Cities represented
- 82
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in Illinois
FMCSA says training providers attest that they meet the applicable federal and state requirements before they appear in the Training Provider Registry. Use the component labels on each card to check the training registered at that location, then confirm current course details directly with the provider.
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Search Results for CDL Schools in Illinois
Each result opens the detailed location card on its permanent directory page.
Harvey, IL
160 Driving Academy - South Holland - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
272 E 155th Street, Harvey, IL 60426- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 272 E 155th Street, Harvey, Illinois 60426. This location record sits under 160 Driving Academy for the address shown above. This provider address has training listed for Class A. The rows show where the training flags differ. This location's 1 course row account for 0 theory flags, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. When checking the provider’s current offer, put these questions to the school about vehicle access, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, course dates, and refund terms.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road training
School contact links
Belleville, IL
160 Driving Academy - Belleville - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
5720 North Belt West, STE 28, Belleville, IL 62226- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 5720 North Belt West, STE 28, Belleville, Illinois 62226. The operator named in the registry is 160 Driving Academy at the listed location. This location's 2 course rows account for 2 theory flags, 0 range flags, and 0 road flags. The location-level registration applies to Class A and HazMat theory. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. When you contact the school, put these questions to the school about complete price, course dates, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, and vehicle access.
What this location registers
Class A
- Theory
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom work
Contact this provider
Centreville, IL
160 Driving Academy - Belleville - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
4300 Church Road, Centreville, IL 62207- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This on-site provider location is open to public enrollment at 4300 Church Road, Centreville, Illinois 62207. The federal record associates the location with 160 Driving Academy for the training entry. The federal entry identifies training for Class A. The rows show where the training flags differ. The federal record distributes its course flags across 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. Before you enroll at this address, seek a written answer about refund terms, vehicle access, testing arrangements, course dates, and scheduled driving time.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Practice range
- Road component
Contact this provider
Champaign, IL
160 Driving Academy - Champaign - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1315 N Mattis, Champaign, IL 61821- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 1315 N Mattis, Champaign, Illinois 61821. The named organization behind this entry is 160 Driving Academy at this training location. Across 2 course categories, the record marks 2 theory components, 0 range components, and 0 road components. The registered categories at this site cover Class A and HazMat theory. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Before choosing this training site, have the provider explain complete price, vehicle access, refund terms, testing arrangements, and scheduled driving time.
Location training details
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Registry contact methods
Champaign, IL
160 Driving Academy - Champaign - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
2309 Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61822-1400- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at 2309 Bloomington Rd, Champaign, Illinois 61822-1400. The training-provider entry belongs to 160 Driving Academy for this address record. Across 1 course category, the record marks 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. This location carries registration for Class A. The card itemizes each recorded training component. When checking the provider’s current offer, ask for documentation covering refund terms, scheduled driving time, course dates, complete price, and testing arrangements.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Closed-range work
- On-road work
Registry contact methods
Chicago, IL
160 Driving Academy - Chicago - South Shore - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1741 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 1741 East 75th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649. FMCSA data names 160 Driving Academy at this specific address. The recorded course scope covers HazMat theory and Class A. Separate rows identify every theory and driving flag. This location's 2 course rows account for 2 theory flags, 0 range flags, and 0 road flags. For a final enrollment check, get written details covering vehicle access, refund terms, scheduled driving time, complete price, and course dates.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Theory instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Provider contact details
Des Plaines, IL
160 Driving Academy - Des Plaines - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. The training-provider entry belongs to 160 Driving Academy at this training location. This location carries registration for Class A and HazMat theory. The rows show where the training flags differ. Of the components attached to this location, 2 are theory, 1 is range, and 1 is road registration. During an enrollment call, review written information about scheduled driving time, vehicle access, refund terms, testing arrangements, and course dates.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Provider contact details
Freeport, IL
160 Driving Academy - Freeport - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032. FMCSA data names 160 Driving Academy for the listed provider location. The address-level breakdown totals 2 theory parts, 1 range part, and 1 road part among 2 categories. The location record includes Class A and HazMat theory. The card itemizes each recorded training component. Before you enroll at this address, get the current terms for testing arrangements, complete price, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
What this location registers
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road component
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
Contact information for this location
Joliet, IL
160 Driving Academy - Joliet - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
17840 W Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 17840 W Laraway Rd, Joliet, Illinois 60433. The named organization behind this entry is 160 Driving Academy at this training location. Across 2 course categories, the record marks 2 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. For this site, federal course data includes HazMat theory and Class A. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. To finish your comparison, get the current terms for vehicle access, complete price, course dates, testing arrangements, and refund terms.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Theory portion
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road work
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom theory
Registry contact methods
Centralia, IL
160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
2005 East McCord Street, Room 136A, Centralia, IL 62801- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at 2005 East McCord Street, Room 136A, Centralia, Illinois 62801. FMCSA data names 160 Driving Academy at this training location. Across the visible training rows, 2 categories include theory, 1 category includes range work, and 1 category includes public-road work. For this site, federal course data includes Class A and HazMat theory. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Before you enroll at this address, review written information about refund terms, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, and course dates.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Practice range
- Public-road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Provider contact details
Centralia, IL
160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL 62801- Registry record updated
- May 14, 2026
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 27210 College Rd, Centralia, Illinois 62801. FMCSA pairs this provider location with 160 Driving Academy for the training entry. The registered categories at this site cover Class A. The details below keep every training component distinct. FMCSA fields show 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component within the 1 training category on this card. Before you enroll at this address, ask the provider to confirm refund terms, testing arrangements, complete price, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
Course registration details
Class A
- Training range
- Road instruction
Contact this provider
Moline, IL
160 Driving Academy - Moline - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1530 46th Avenue, Suite 2B, Moline, IL 61265- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 1530 46th Avenue, Suite 2B, Moline, Illinois 61265. The named organization behind this entry is 160 Driving Academy for this public-enrollment record. The component total breaks into 3 theory registrations, 0 range registrations, and 0 public-road registrations across 3 categories. The federal entry identifies training for Class B, HazMat theory, and Class A. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. Before agreeing to the provider’s terms, ask the school to specify scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, vehicle access, refund terms, and course dates.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory component
Class B
- Theory
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom theory
School contact links
Moline, IL
160 Driving Academy - Moline - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
4500 16th Street, Moline, IL 61265- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 4500 16th Street, Moline, Illinois 61265. The record assigns this training address to 160 Driving Academy at this training location. Training categories listed here include Class B and Class A. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. Across the visible training rows, 0 categories include theory, 2 categories include range work, and 2 categories include public-road work. When you contact the school, have the provider explain complete price, refund terms, vehicle access, testing arrangements, and course dates.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Off-road range
- Road driving
Class B
- Training range
- Public road
Contact information for this location
Niles, IL
160 Driving Academy - Niles - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
5990 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714-4610- Registry record updated
- May 2, 2026
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 5990 W Touhy Ave, Niles, Illinois 60714-4610. The listed training provider is 160 Driving Academy for this site. The location-level registration applies to Class A and HazMat theory. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The component total breaks into 2 theory registrations, 1 range registration, and 1 public-road registration across 2 categories. For a final enrollment check, ask the school to specify vehicle access, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, course dates, and complete price.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory
- Training range
- Road component
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
School contact links
Montgomery, IL
160 Driving Academy - Oswego - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
700 S Lake Street, Suite B, Montgomery, IL 60538- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 700 S Lake Street, Suite B, Montgomery, Illinois 60538. Federal provider data links the address to 160 Driving Academy for the address shown above. Counted by category, this address has 2 theory components, 0 range components, and 0 road components. The recorded course scope covers HazMat theory and Class A. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. As you compare this location with others, get written details covering scheduled driving time, refund terms, testing arrangements, vehicle access, and complete price.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Theory component
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom theory
Registry contact methods
Montgomery, IL
160 Driving Academy - Oswego - Range and Road
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
325 Route 31, Montgomery, IL 60538- Registry record updated
- May 3, 2026
The location file records an on-site training address at 325 Route 31, Montgomery, Illinois 60538. The organization field for this card names 160 Driving Academy for the listed provider location. FMCSA fields show 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component within the 1 training category on this card. Registered training here covers Class A. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. Before committing to a class date, ask the provider to confirm testing arrangements, complete price, course dates, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Range driving
- Behind-the-wheel road
Registry contact methods
Palos Hills, IL
160 Driving Academy - Palos Hills - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
9000 W College Parkway, Office T904/ T904F, Palos Hills, IL 60465- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The location file records an on-site training address at 9000 W College Parkway, Office T904/ T904F, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. The named organization behind this entry is 160 Driving Academy at this specific address. Registered training here covers Class A and HazMat theory. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. Across the visible training rows, 2 categories include theory, 0 categories include range work, and 0 categories include public-road work. To finish your comparison, ask for documentation covering complete price, testing arrangements, refund terms, vehicle access, and course dates.
What this location registers
Class A
- Theory portion
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Contact this provider
Peoria, IL
160 Driving Academy - Peoria - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
7815 N Knoxville Avenue, Suite 15, Peoria, IL 61614- Registry record updated
- May 6, 2026
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 7815 N Knoxville Avenue, Suite 15, Peoria, Illinois 61614. The provider attached to the location is 160 Driving Academy at this training location. The federal record distributes its course flags across 2 theory components, 0 range components, and 0 road components. FMCSA training fields on the card identify HazMat theory and Class A. The card itemizes each recorded training component. During an enrollment call, get direct confirmation of testing arrangements, course dates, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Training component summary
Class A
- Classroom work
Hazardous Materials
- Theory portion
Registry contact methods
Peoria, IL
160 Driving Academy - Peoria - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
6718 W Plank Rd, Peoria, IL 61604-7218- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The location file records an on-site training address at 6718 W Plank Rd, Peoria, Illinois 61604-7218. For this address, the provider on file is 160 Driving Academy for this address record. The recorded course scope covers Class A. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Of the components attached to this location, 0 are theory, 1 is range, and 1 is road registration. For a final enrollment check, have the provider explain course dates, scheduled driving time, complete price, testing arrangements, and vehicle access.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
Ways to contact the provider
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Illinois?
BLS places Illinois's May 2025 median wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $60,320. The figure is $1,680 above the national median of $58,640. The employment estimate includes 84,200 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Read the percentile figures against that substantial job count.
The 10th-to-90th-percentile span is $46,590, from $39,710 to $86,300. Those are occupation-wide figures, not starting-pay promises from a school.
The figures cover wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and exclude self-employed drivers. Use the truck driver salary table for the national figures and every state, and read the truck driver career guide before connecting school choice to a specific job plan.
- 10th percentile
- $39,710
- Median
- $60,320
- 90th percentile
- $86,300
- State employment
- 84,200
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in Illinois
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. Illinois Secretary of State publishes the current Illinois instructions, while the federal Training Provider Registry identifies training locations and the training types attached to them.
Start with the official state resource before paying a deposit, then use the directory card to confirm the provider's address and training scope. Ask the provider to put the course dates, total price, driving time, and refund terms in writing for the cohort you plan to attend.
Questions About CDL Schools in Illinois
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in Illinois
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- Illinois Secretary of State: Official Illinois CDL licensing guidance
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in Illinois shown here come from active, in-person federal registry entries open to public enrollment and dated August 5, 2026. A provider's federal registration records training scope at a location. Compare the provider's current course details and the state's licensing instructions before enrolling.