IL · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Palatine, IL

13 schools within 25 miles of Palatine graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24, 1 of them in Palatine itself; below them are 12 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

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

16 Piper Ln. Suite 127, Prospect Heights, IL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
161

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

Trade grads 2023-24
225
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,985
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$53,439

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

19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
737
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,901
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,162

4300 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
58
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,710
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,007

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

Trade grads 2023-24
212
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$5,340
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,411

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

Trade grads 2023-24
499
Largest program 2025-26
$34,195
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$48,052

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

8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
72
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,162
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$50,609

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

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

Trade grads 2023-24
57
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,710
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$41,592

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

Trade grads 2023-24
28
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$5,662
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$47,728

CDL training in and near Palatine

1623 N RAND RD, Palatine, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat
Phone
(847) 907-4110

1750 E Golf Rd, Ste 220,, Schaumburg, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B
Phone
(773) 844-2934

1001 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL · FMCSA registry

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

1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat

SAFE TRUCK PARKING LOCATION (Mon Pride Express Inc)

12.1 mi

1325 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL · FMCSA registry

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

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

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

PRO DRIVER CDL SCHOOL - TRAINING YARD (PRODRIVER CDL SCHOOL)

13.3 mi

1100 Penny Rd, East Dundee, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class B
Phone
(630) 284-2807

East Dundee, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class B
Phone
(847) 301-7720

Transport 911 (Transport911)

14.1 mi

Morton Grove, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B, Passenger, School bus
Phone
(847) 707-4140

Siteline Chicago (Siteline CDL)

15.2 mi

29870 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class A only
Phone
(224) 479-0011

5990 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat

1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL · FMCSA registry

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

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

Trades taught near Palatine

TradeSchoolsGrads 2023-24
HVAC Schools8623
Welding Schools9538
Electrician Schools1265
Plumbing Schools11
Auto Mechanic Schools101,436
Auto Body and Collision Schools2134
Diesel Mechanic Schools1133
CDL Schools195
Carpentry Schools18
Construction Trade Schools370
Lineworker Schools13
Machining and CNC Schools5115
Industrial Maintenance Schools343
Solar and Wind Technician Schools18

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 Palatine. How we build this list.