IL · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Aurora, IL

9 schools within 25 miles of Aurora graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24; below them are 12 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
260
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,576
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$48,582

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

Trade grads 2023-24
649
Largest program 2025-26
$44,200
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$62,466

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

Trade grads 2023-24
152
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,680
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$51,188

One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL · Private nonprofit, 4-year

Trade grads 2023-24
4
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$40,700
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$59,389

1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
467
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,324
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$51,097

500 Joliet Road, Suite#100, Willowbrook, IL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
275
Largest program 2025-26
$14,980
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$56,505

1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
310
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,530
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,929

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

Trade grads 2023-24
375
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,942
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,546

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
155
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,038
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$54,357

CDL training in and near Aurora

CDL America Inc (CDL AMERICA)

2.3 mi

31W780 Poss Rd, Aurora, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat
Phone
(630) 299-3434

325 Route 31, Montgomery, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class A only

603 Fenton Ln, West Chicago, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class B
Phone
(630) 675-4423

1800 w Hawthorne lane, West Chicago, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class B
Phone
(630) 628-1111

301 S Swift Rd, Door 6, Addison, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat
Phone
(630) 942-2275

Lemont, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B, Hazmat

1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat
Phone
(847) 214-7096

SAFE TRUCK PARKING LOCATION (Mon Pride Express Inc)

17.8 mi

1325 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class A only
Phone
(773) 648-0264

Advantage Driver Training LLC (Advantage Driver Training)

17.8 mi

200 McDonald Avenue, Joliet, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B, Hazmat
Phone
(815) 725-5581

1001 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class A only
Phone
(773) 636-5094

912 E Washington St, Joliet, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class B
Phone
(815) 603-0605

17840 W Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat

8 more within 25 miles: see CDL schools in Illinois.

Trades taught near Aurora

TradeSchoolsGrads 2023-24
HVAC Schools7590
Welding Schools8552
Auto Mechanic Schools61,074
Auto Body and Collision Schools128
Diesel Mechanic Schools2139
CDL Schools195
Construction Trade Schools110
Lineworker Schools13
Aviation Maintenance Schools14
Machining and CNC Schools351
Industrial Maintenance Schools4101

Nearby cities

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. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for Aurora. How we build this list.