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Best Driving Schools near Crystal Lake, IL
None of these schools is based in Crystal Lake; they work from towns including Chicago (43 mi), Lake in the Hills (3 mi) and Algonquin (6 mi).
24 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Wolf Driving School
“Great instructors, I felt so strong and so sure that I will pass the exams coz Terry gave us the best knowledges for pretrip, then all the best guys are at driving practice!”
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All Four Wheels Driving School
“They are very good teachers!”
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Mr Cronin's Driving School West Dundee
- Patient
- Wheel
“My instructor got the my house perfectly on time and texted me while I was still sleeping, I later texted my instructor to apologize and he texted back that it was not only completely fine but he texted back that I should sign up for another lesson a...”
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One Way Driving School
“Nice folks, local.”
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Alpha Truck Driving School Driving Range
- License
- Training
- Knowledge
“I past my test today this school is really awesome the instructors are the best they make sure your ready and they teach really good if your looking for a good trucking school I would recommend alpha trucking any day.”
The 24 schools listed for Crystal Lake, IL teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.
Area overview: Crystal Lake, IL
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,637 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), communication (79%) and quality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers payment plans. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book driving lessons online with schools listed for Crystal Lake?
3 of the 24 schools take online bookings. Even so, a phone call before the first lesson is worth making, because you want to hear the instructor who will actually be in the car rather than a booking system that assigns whoever is free.
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Blue-Line Driving School
- Funny
“Joel is honest and upfront with you about when you are ready and instead of trying to make a quick buck he cares that you pass, save as much money as possible and is a safe driver when you hit the road.”
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Coop's Driving School
- Questions
- Police Officers
- License
“My teenager suffers with a lot of anxiety and Coop's were able to accommodate her needs on the Behind the Wheels with personal lessons and with the instructor she is most comfortable with, all very well-priced.”
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Entourage Driving School
- Teen
- Skills
- Felt
“Eddy is a fun and patient teacher, the class was easy to understand and I had to no problems with it, I highly recommend coming here to learn how to drive.”
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Juarez Truck Driving School
“I live in ILLINOIS so I'm thinking about getting my license, and this school surprises me with so many good comments, I'm going to go soon for more information in person, I'm almost decided to enroll.”
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Nova Driving School
“Mr Rivera is a very nice and professional learned a lot from him really appreciate and thanks to him and Nova school to provide informative information.”
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A-Adams School of Driving
“John was my driving instructor 30 years ago and when I heard he was still an instructor at Adam's I immediately signed my daughter up for lessons with him.”
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Alamo Truck Driving School
“Their courses often cover everything from vehicle operation to safety regulations, preparing students well for their CDL exams and careers in the trucking industry.”
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CDL Columbia Driving School
- Understanding
- Skills
- Teach
“They are nice, they help u a lot I was almost my entire 42 hours behind the wheel mostly w WILLIAM he is really nice he will help u out till the end and help u pass.”
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Central Driving Academy
- Kids
- Understanding
- Environment
“Central Driving Academy is a great place to get a license as the flex program is very flexible and makes it easy to complete the class and get your permit”
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Mid City Truck Driving Academy
- Career
- Training
- Classroom
“Midcity is wonderful and helpful school lupe is a very patient and helpful teacher that's goin to make sure you understand and get what it takes to earn your cdl”
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CDL Kotra Driving School
- Cdl License
- Skills
- Money
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, ensuring that every student fully understands the material and feels confident behind the wheel.”
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(المحترف لتعليم قيادة الشاحنات) Professional Truck Driving School
- Classroom
- Skills
- Semi Truck
“I highly recommend this place best school in Illinois best instructors thank you guys so much for everything I enjoyed my time there I got my CDL in 4 weeks all thanks to them they were so nice and lovely thank you guys a lot”
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Imperial Driving School
- Confidence
- Exam
- Learning
“This place is really good I'm 32 years old and learned how to drive in two weeks Freddy is the best teacher he gave me confidence and courage to drive.”
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Ideal Driving School
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Confident
“I highly recommend this driving school, I took classes with Araceli and she was great, she has great driving skills and she helped me practice for the driving test and I passed it on the first try.”
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America CDL
“Chingones all very good people”
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Cruising Academy Driving School
- People
“Very knowledgeable, helpful, and super sweet !”
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Drivers Edge Driving School
“I have put both of my children thru this driving school and very pleased with how one has become a very responsible driver and the other is learning to become one and earning her permit”
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Diesel Truck Driving School
“He is amazing i am in school now and i wasnt getting the attention i needed i just took my first lesson this guy taught me more about trucking in 2 hrs than i learned in 4 days of class he makes it simple and is reasonably priced you learn 1 on 1 or ...”
Driver Education Services in Crystal Lake, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$180
Maximum cost
$900
National Average
$420
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$350
$500
Typical price range is based on 535 cost profiles
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