Auto mechanic classes in Chicago, Illinois

44 auto mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

18 schools offer these automotive programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 42 by Illinois and 2 by Indiana. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks. Most complete a program in automotive service technology that leads to a certificate or an associate's degree, and employers may require or prefer certification.¹ In Chicago, 11 of the 44 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 44 programs

All 96 auto mechanic programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do auto mechanic classes cost in Chicago?

$4,912 to $7,342

is what the 2 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not reported
Working 6 months later: Too few programs to say
Earned a year, estimated: Too few programs to say
Length: 32 to 68 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Chicago may also offer auto mechanic classes. How these figures are made

Are there free auto mechanic classes in Chicago?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. These programs cost $4,912 to $7,342.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 44 auto mechanic programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

44 programs

Automotive technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Automotive Under Hood Technician AAS 24AH
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Education and courses
College of Lake County, Grayslake · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$31,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Under Hood Technician AAS 24AH at College of Lake County
More details about Automotive Under Hood Technician AAS 24AH at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
50%
Earned in a quarter
$7,955
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
350
a year, estimated
$31,800
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Entry Level Automotive Service Technology Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Entry Level Automotive Service Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Entry Level Automotive Service Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$8,578
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
307
a year, estimated
$34,300
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personNo diploma needed
Brake And Suspension Specialist BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Single-system course · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,000
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Brake And Suspension Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Brake And Suspension Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$8,247
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
210
a year, estimated
$33,000
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personNo diploma needed
Transmission Drivetrain Specialist BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Single-system course · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,000
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Transmission Drivetrain Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Transmission Drivetrain Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$8,247
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
210
a year, estimated
$33,000
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Technology - Advanced Certificate (TRC)
Harry S. Truman College
Chicago
Education and courses
Harry S. Truman College, Chicago · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,200
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology - Advanced Certificate (TRC) at Harry S. Truman College
More details about Automotive Technology - Advanced Certificate (TRC) at Harry S. Truman College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$9,062
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
180
a year, estimated
$36,200
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Automotive Service Technology (AAS)-TE030
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Automotive technician (associate degree) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Service Technology (AAS)-TE030 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Automotive Service Technology (AAS)-TE030 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$8,461
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
175
a year, estimated
$33,800
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
High school diploma or equivalent
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · Single-system course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,200
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$8,556
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
162
a year, estimated
$34,200
price
Not reported
Maintenance and light repairIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Maintenance and light repair · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$9,070
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
125
a year, estimated
$36,300
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
High school diploma or equivalent
Kishwaukee College, Malta · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$8,913
Length
68 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
54
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Automotive Technology Degree
Kishwaukee College
Malta
Education and courses
Kishwaukee College, Malta · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology Degree at Kishwaukee College
More details about Automotive Technology Degree at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$8,913
Length
68 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
54
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
Not reported
Maintenance and light repairIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Maintenance Light Repair - Certificate (ct)
Ivy Tech Community College
East Chicago
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, East Chicago · Maintenance and light repair · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,912
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Light Repair - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Automotive Maintenance Light Repair - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$486
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,912
Automotive technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Service Technology Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College
East Chicago
High school diploma or equivalent
Ivy Tech Community College, East Chicago · Automotive technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,342
Program website, Automotive Service Technology Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Automotive Service Technology Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$878
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,342
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Automotive technician · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Automotive Driveline Specialist (CCO)-TE020
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Single-system course · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Driveline Specialist (CCO)-TE020 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Automotive Driveline Specialist (CCO)-TE020 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Electrical Specialist BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Single-system course · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Electrical Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Automotive Electrical Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
High school diploma or equivalent
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · Single-system course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Electrical/Electronics Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Automotive Electrical/Electronics Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Automotive Engine Performance Specialist (CCO)-TE075
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Single-system course · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Engine Performance Specialist (CCO)-TE075 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Automotive Engine Performance Specialist (CCO)-TE075 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Engine Repair
Triton College
River Grove
Education and courses
Triton College, River Grove · Single-system course · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Engine Repair at Triton College
More details about Automotive Engine Repair at Triton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Service
Morton College
Cicero
Education and courses
Morton College, Cicero · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Service at Morton College
More details about Automotive Service at Morton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Service Technician
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Service Technician at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about Automotive Service Technician at Moraine Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Automotive Service Technology AAS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Service Technology AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Automotive Service Technology AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
76 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personPrerequisite courses
Automotive Service Technology- (CAC)-TE050
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Automotive technician · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Service Technology- (CAC)-TE050 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Automotive Service Technology- (CAC)-TE050 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Services Technology
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Education and courses
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Services Technology at Prairie State College
More details about Automotive Services Technology at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Technician Cert AUT 24AV
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Education and courses
College of Lake County, Grayslake · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technician Cert AUT 24AV at College of Lake County
More details about Automotive Technician Cert AUT 24AV at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Technology
Morton College
Cicero
Education and courses
Morton College, Cicero · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology at Morton College
More details about Automotive Technology at Morton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology (AAS)
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology (AAS) at McHenry County College
More details about Automotive Technology (AAS) at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Automotive Technology - Associate in Applied Science (TRC)
Harry S. Truman College
Chicago
Education and courses
Harry S. Truman College, Chicago · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology - Associate in Applied Science (TRC) at Harry S. Truman College
More details about Automotive Technology - Associate in Applied Science (TRC) at Harry S. Truman College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Automotive Technology - Basic Certificate (TRC)
Harry S. Truman College
Chicago
Education and courses
Harry S. Truman College, Chicago · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology - Basic Certificate (TRC) at Harry S. Truman College
More details about Automotive Technology - Basic Certificate (TRC) at Harry S. Truman College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology AAS
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about Automotive Technology AAS at Moraine Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personPrerequisite courses
Automotive Technology Certificate
Oakton College
Des Plaines
Prerequisite courses
Oakton College, Des Plaines · Automotive technician · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology Certificate at Oakton College
More details about Automotive Technology Certificate at Oakton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology Management Option (AAS)
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology Management Option (AAS) at McHenry County College
More details about Automotive Technology Management Option (AAS) at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology-Diploma Program
Lincoln College of Technology
Melrose Park
High school diploma or equivalent
Lincoln College of Technology, Melrose Park · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Technology-Diploma Program at Lincoln College of Technology
More details about Automotive Technology-Diploma Program at Lincoln College of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
56 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Transmission and Driveline Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
High school diploma or equivalent
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · Single-system course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Automotive Transmission and Driveline Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Automotive Transmission and Driveline Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Basic Automotive Technology Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
High school diploma or equivalent
Kishwaukee College, Malta · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Basic Automotive Technology Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Basic Automotive Technology Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
51 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Brake and Chassis Specialist (CCO)-TE090
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Single-system course · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Brake and Chassis Specialist (CCO)-TE090 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Brake and Chassis Specialist (CCO)-TE090 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personEducation and courses
CVT Brake & Suspension Certificate
Triton College
River Grove
Education and courses
Triton College, River Grove · Single-system course · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CVT Brake & Suspension Certificate at Triton College
More details about CVT Brake & Suspension Certificate at Triton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personNo diploma needed
Engine Mechanical Repair Specialist BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Single-system course · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Engine Mechanical Repair Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Engine Mechanical Repair Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Single-system courseIn personNo diploma needed
Engine Performance Specialist BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Single-system course · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Engine Performance Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Engine Performance Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Maintenance and light repairIn personPrerequisite courses
Lube Tech Program
Olive Harvey College
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Olive Harvey College, Chicago · Maintenance and light repair · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Lube Tech Program at Olive Harvey College
More details about Lube Tech Program at Olive Harvey College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Maintenance and light repairIn personEducation and courses
Maintenance and Light Repair
Morton College
Cicero
Education and courses
Morton College, Cicero · Maintenance and light repair · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Maintenance and Light Repair at Morton College
More details about Maintenance and Light Repair at Morton College
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
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Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Master Automotive Service Technology AAS Degree
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Master Automotive Service Technology AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
More details about Master Automotive Service Technology AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
96 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Master Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Master Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Master Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
96 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Automotive technicianIn personEducation and courses
Mechanics Local 701 Automotive Truck & Equipment Training
Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund
Carol Stream
Education and courses
Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund, Carol Stream · Automotive technician · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Mechanics Local 701 Automotive Truck & Equipment Training at Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund
Finished
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Working at 6 months
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Earned in a quarter
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Length
130 weeks, 40 hours a week
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
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Automotive technicianIn personPrerequisite courses
Professional Automotive Training
South Technical Center
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
South Technical Center, Chicago · Automotive technician · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Professional Automotive Training at South Technical Center
More details about Professional Automotive Training at South Technical Center
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24 weeks, 40 hours a week
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How to pay for auto mechanic classes in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for auto mechanic classes in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

Financial aid and grants for auto mechanic classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁵⁶

GI Bill for auto mechanic classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁷

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Where the Chicago automotive program numbers come from

Which Chicago automotive programs are on this list?

These are the automotive programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁸ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Chicago automotive program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some automotive programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".⁹ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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All 44 auto mechanic programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

Automotive Under Hood Technician AAS 24AH

Entry Level Automotive Service Technology Certificate

Brake And Suspension Specialist BVS

Transmission Drivetrain Specialist BVS

Automotive Technology - Advanced Certificate (TRC)

Automotive Service Technology (AAS)-TE030

Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate

Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate

Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate

Automotive Technology Degree

Automotive Maintenance Light Repair - Certificate (ct)

Automotive Service Technology Technical Certificate (tc)

Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate

Automotive Driveline Specialist (CCO)-TE020

Automotive Electrical Specialist BVS

Automotive Electrical/Electronics Certificate

Automotive Engine Performance Specialist (CCO)-TE075

Automotive Engine Repair

Automotive Service

Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technology AAS

Automotive Service Technology- (CAC)-TE050

Automotive Services Technology

Automotive Technician Cert AUT 24AV

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology (AAS)

Automotive Technology - Associate in Applied Science (TRC)

Automotive Technology - Basic Certificate (TRC)

Automotive Technology AAS

Automotive Technology Certificate

Automotive Technology Management Option (AAS)

Automotive Technology-Diploma Program

Automotive Transmission and Driveline Certificate

Basic Automotive Technology Certificate

Brake and Chassis Specialist (CCO)-TE090

CVT Brake & Suspension Certificate

Engine Mechanical Repair Specialist BVS

Engine Performance Specialist BVS

Lube Tech Program

Maintenance and Light Repair

Master Automotive Service Technology AAS Degree

Master Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate

Mechanics Local 701 Automotive Truck & Equipment Training

Professional Automotive Training