Serving Waukegan, Gurnee, North Chicago, Beach Park and Park City

CDL Training Near Waukegan & Gurnee, IL

For Waukegan and Gurnee students, the hands-on part of the program is close by: our training yard in Zion is just north up Green Bay Road or US-41. Classroom sessions happen at our Des Plaines office.

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Getting Here From Waukegan & Gurnee

Two Locations, One Program

Most Waukegan & Gurnee students take Green Bay Road (IL-131), Sheridan Road or US-41 north to Zion.

Zion Training Yard

700 Trumpet Pk Dr, Zion, IL 60099

About 6 miles from Waukegan & Gurnee (straight line). Pre-trip inspection, backing, parking, and behind-the-wheel training.

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Des Plaines Classroom

200 Howard Ave #210, Des Plaines, IL 60018

About 22 miles from Waukegan & Gurnee (straight line). Enrollment, paperwork, classroom, and permit (CLP) test prep.

Directions

The Program

Class A CDL in 3–4 Weeks for $2,499

Lake County's I-94 corridor connects Chicago and Milwaukee and has steady demand for Class A drivers in distribution and regional freight.

160 hours: classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel training
$2,499 total — $1,000 to enroll, the rest in installments while you train
Guaranteed interview* with Run Direct, entry pay from $0.70/mile
English exam-phrase support built into training

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Before You Enroll

What You Need

License & Status

A regular Illinois driver's license, plus U.S. citizenship or a green card. Since March 16, 2026, federal rules limit non-domiciled CDLs to H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders.

Age

21+ to drive interstate. Illinois allows 18–20-year-olds to drive intrastate only.

Medical

A DOT physical and a drug test before you drive a commercial vehicle. Full requirements.

FAQ

Questions From Waukegan & Gurnee Students

How close is the training yard to Waukegan and Gurnee?+

The Zion yard is about 6 miles away in a straight line, which is where you'll spend your backing, pre-trip, and road practice days.

Do I have to go to Des Plaines too?+

Yes, for classroom sessions. Call us and we'll explain how the schedule splits between the two locations.

Is a job guaranteed after graduation?+

No school can honestly guarantee a job. Every qualified graduate gets a guaranteed interview* with Run Direct, our carrier partner, with entry pay starting at $0.70/mile, and you're free to work for any carrier.

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Get Your Start Date

We'll confirm the next class, your schedule between Des Plaines and Zion, and the payment plan.

*Guaranteed interview, not guaranteed employment. Hiring decisions are made by the carrier.

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