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LPN programs in Chicago

17 LPN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these practical nursing programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed.1 In Chicago, 2 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 17 programs

All 40 LPN programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do LPN programs cost in Chicago?

$6,730 to $7,367

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 5 programs with a price: $6,367 to $7,367

Finished the program
82%
Working 6 months later
84%
Earned a year, estimated
about $40,200
Length
52 to 60 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 LPN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free LPN programs in Chicago?

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

All 17 LPN programs in Chicago approved for funding

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17 programs

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    Education and courses

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,367
    Program website, Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,368
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    186
    a year, estimated
    $37,500
    price
    $7,367

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    (delete) Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,078
    Program website, (delete) Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about (delete) Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,198
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $426
    Students counted
    179
    a year, estimated
    $52,800
    price
    $7,078

  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridNo diploma needed

    (delete) Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,367
    Program website, (delete) Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about (delete) Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,052
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,967
    Students counted
    165
    a year, estimated
    $40,200
    price
    $6,367

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point

    Education and courses

    Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$38,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,367
    Program website, Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Practical Nursing - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,573
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    138
    a year, estimated
    $38,300
    price
    $7,367

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing (240)

    Malcolm X College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Malcolm X College, Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing (240) at Malcolm X College
    More details about Practical Nursing (240) at Malcolm X College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,258
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $37,000
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$70,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,730
    Length
    78 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    74
    a year, estimated
    $70,900
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Gary

    Education and courses

    Ivy Tech Community College, Gary · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,730
    Program website, Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,251
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $6,730

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    LPN Program

    Great Paragon Health Services Inc., Chicago

    Education and courses

    Great Paragon Health Services Inc., Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, LPN Program at Great Paragon Health Services Inc.
    More details about LPN Program at Great Paragon Health Services Inc.
    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

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam

    Verve College, Oakbrook

    Education and courses

    Verve College, Oakbrook · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam at Verve College
    More details about LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam at Verve 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

  • Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses

    Licensed Practical Nurse Training

    First Step to Excellence Health Care, Chicago

    Education and courses

    First Step to Excellence Health Care, Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Licensed Practical Nurse Training at First Step to Excellence Health Care
    More details about Licensed Practical Nurse Training at First Step to Excellence Health Care
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    57 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing

    CAAN Academy of Nursing, Matteson

    Education and courses

    CAAN Academy of Nursing, Matteson · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing at CAAN Academy of Nursing
    More details about Practical Nursing at CAAN Academy of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    59 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing

    Americare Technical School, Park Ridge

    Education and courses

    Americare Technical School, Park Ridge · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing at Americare Technical School
    More details about Practical Nursing at Americare Technical School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    84 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN)

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) at Harper College
    More details about Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Program

    Ambria College of Nursing, Hoffman Estates

    Education and courses

    Ambria College of Nursing, Hoffman Estates · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Ambria College of Nursing
    More details about Practical Nursing Program at Ambria College of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Program (51:1613)

    North Shore College, Wheeling

    Education and courses

    North Shore College, Wheeling · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing Program (51:1613) at North Shore College
    More details about Practical Nursing Program (51:1613) at North Shore College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    42 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

    Illinois College of Nursing, Palos Hills Il

    Education and courses

    Illinois College of Nursing, Palos Hills Il · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at Illinois College of Nursing
    More details about Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at Illinois College of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    58 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses

    Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

    ATS Institute of Technology, Chicago

    Education and courses

    ATS Institute of Technology, Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at ATS Institute of Technology
    More details about Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at ATS Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    49 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for LPN programs in Chicago

Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, 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 LPN programs

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 LPN programs

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.

Where the Chicago practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Chicago practical nursing programs are on this list?

These are the practical nursing programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list 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 practical nursing 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 practical nursing 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".8 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.

Sources for the facts about LPN programs in Chicago

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns