IL · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Rockford, IL

4 schools within 25 miles of Rockford graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24, 2 of them in Rockford itself; below them are 6 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100, Rockford, IL · Private for-profit, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
100
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$16,849
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$35,942

3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
285
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,324
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$44,656

6004 South County Road G, Janesville, WI · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
82
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,361
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$43,971

21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL · Public, 2-year

Trade grads 2023-24
61
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,800
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$43,671

CDL training in and near Rockford

Rock Valley College Downtown (Rock Valley College)

2.1 mi

711 Green St, Rockford, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class A only
Phone
(815) 921-2076

160 Driving Academy - Rockford - Yard (160 Driving Academy)

5.9 mi

5010 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
range + road
Also teaches
Class A only

1400 Big Thunder Blvd, Belvidere, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B, Hazmat
Phone
(815) 921-2076

1500 Lincoln Avenue, P.O. Box 412, Rochelle, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B, Hazmat
Phone
(815) 757-5451

6004 S. County Road G., Janesville, WI · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone
(608) 757-7714

21193 S. Malta Rd., Malta, IL · FMCSA registry

Class A
theory + range + road
Also teaches
Hazmat
Phone
(815) 825-9547

Trades taught near Rockford

TradeSchoolsGrads 2023-24
HVAC Schools255
Welding Schools4158
Electrician Schools124
Auto Mechanic Schools381
Diesel Mechanic Schools215
Construction Trade Schools13
Lineworker Schools115
Aviation Maintenance Schools1172
Machining and CNC Schools11
Industrial Maintenance Schools14

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 Rockford. How we build this list.