AUTO · 25 mi of Chicago

Auto Mechanic Schools in Chicago, IL

11 schools within 25 miles of Chicago reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 1,080 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Morton College

4.1 mi

3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 13
HVAC 10
WELD 5

Grads 2023-24: 13 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,662
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,728

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

4.5 mi

6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 11
CARP 63
HVAC 43
LINE 42
PLMB 34
BODY 30
WELD 20
CNST 15

Grads 2023-24: 11 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,710
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $34,304

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

8.9 mi

1145 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 57

Grads 2023-24: 57 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,710
Median pay 1 yr out: $39,683 associate degree

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

8.9 mi

8317 W North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 118
ELEC 265
BODY 71
WELD 45

Grads 2023-24: 118 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $39,539 19 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $40,542 associate degree

Triton College

9.7 mi

2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 102
CNST 53
WELD 37
CARP 8
SUN 8
HVAC 3
PLMB 1

Grads 2023-24: 102 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,340
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,411

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

10.1 mi

10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 11
CDL 90
DSL 10

Grads 2023-24: 11 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,710
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $35,991

Moraine Valley Community College

12.6 mi

9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 115
HVAC 170
WELD 89
IMT 1

Grads 2023-24: 115 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,942
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,546

Oakton College

18.5 mi

1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 181
HVAC 37
CNST 7

Grads 2023-24: 181 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,985
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,439

College of DuPage

19.9 mi

425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 53
HVAC 66
WELD 25
CNC 5
LINE 3

Grads 2023-24: 53 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,680
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $51,188

Prairie State College

21.7 mi

202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 28
ELEC 17
HVAC 11
WELD 10
IMT 3

Grads 2023-24: 28 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,176
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,542

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc

21.7 mi

2611 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 391
DSL 133
WELD 117
IMT 8

Grads 2023-24: 391 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $41,050 13 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $46,664 undergraduate certificate

BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Illinois at $49,170 (middle 80% from $34,190 to $91,200), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.