Get your Class A CDL for a flat $3,000 — no hidden fees, no surprise charges. That's nearly half the price of the average Illinois CDL school.
160 hours of training. 4 weeks to completion. 95% job placement rate. 5.0★ Google rating from 150+ reviews. Schaumburg, IL — serving all of Chicago.
Don't overpay for CDL training. Here's how GetCDL School stacks up against other Illinois CDL schools:
| School | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GetCDL School | $3,000 | 4 weeks |
| 160 Driving Academy | $5,995–$6,995 | 4–5 weeks |
| Roadmaster Drivers School | $6,000–$8,000 | 4–5 weeks |
| Community Colleges (avg) | $4,000–$5,000 | 8–16 weeks |
* Prices based on publicly available information as of 2026. Actual costs may vary.
Classes start every week. Reserve your $3,000 spot.
100 hrs classroom + 40 hrs behind-the-wheel + 20 hrs observation
Meets all federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements
No credit check required — split payments into monthly installments
Partnerships with Werner, Schneider, and regional carriers
Study materials and prep included at no extra cost
Train on both transmissions for an unrestricted CDL
No need to visit a separate clinic
Critical component of the CDL skills test — fully covered
New classes begin every week — no long waits to enroll
Median truck driver salary in Illinois
From enrollment to CDL-ready
Job placement rate for graduates
Your $3,000 investment pays for itself in your first few weeks on the job. No other career training offers this kind of return in this short a timeframe.
Our Class A CDL program is a flat $3,000 — no hidden fees. This includes 160 hours of training (100 hours classroom, 40 hours behind-the-wheel, 20 hours observation), free permit prep materials, job placement assistance, and on-site DOT medical and drug test.
We keep our overhead lean and our class sizes small. We believe high-quality CDL training shouldn't cost $7,000. Our $3,000 price is our commitment to making this career accessible to everyone — without sacrificing training quality.
Yes. We offer 0% interest financing with no credit check required. You can split your $3,000 tuition into manageable monthly payments and start training right away. There's no penalty for early payoff.
Absolutely not. We hold a 5.0-star Google rating from 150+ reviews and maintain a 95% job placement rate. Our instructors are FMCSA-registered and our program is ELDT compliant. You get premium training at an honest price.
With full-time attendance, you can complete the program and be ready for your CDL skills test in as little as 4 weeks. We have weekly start dates — no long waits to begin.
Yes! GetCDL School is a WIOA-approved training provider. Eligible students may qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) that covers the full $3,000 tuition — meaning $0 out of pocket. Contact your local Illinois WorkNet American Job Center to apply.
Everything you need: 160 hours of comprehensive training (classroom + behind-the-wheel), free CDL permit prep materials, pre-trip inspection training, training on both automatic and manual transmission trucks, on-site DOT medical and drug test, and job placement assistance with top carriers.
The average CDL school in Illinois charges $5,000–$8,000 for a Class A program. Community college programs typically cost $4,000–$5,000 and take 8–16 weeks. At $3,000 for a 4-week program, GetCDL School offers the best value in the state — same quality training at nearly half the price.
Classes start every week. Call now or fill out the form above to reserve your spot at the most affordable CDL school in Illinois.