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Driving Schools in Arlington Heights, Illinois: A 2026 Guide
5 driving schools listed in Arlington Heights, IL, how to check a school is licensed in Illinois, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Arlington Heights has 5 driving schools in the RoadVerified directory, across ZIP codes 60004 and 60005. Before you book lessons, it helps to know two things: whether the school is licensed, and what Illinois actually requires. Both are covered below.
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A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets Illinois's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In Illinois, driving schools are licensed through the Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services.
- Search Illinois’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Teens 15 to 17: 30 classroom hours plus 6 hours behind the wheel. (source)
- Adults 18 to 20 getting a first license: a 6-hour adult driver education course (online allowed). (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services before you enroll.
Arlington Heights driving schools in our directory
Here are 5 of the 5 driving schools we list in Arlington Heights. Each name links to its listing page on RoadVerified, where you can see its license details and source.
- A-Adams School of Driving1009 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Coastline Academy Driving School - Arlington Heights401 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Michaels' Driving School, Inc3413 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Top Driver1283 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- BET Educational Service Inc504 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
See all 5 Arlington Heights schools and every other Illinois listing in our Illinois driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Arlington Heights, IL?
Our directory lists 5 driving schools with an address in Arlington Heights as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in Illinois?
Our research points to the Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services (www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/traffic_safety/DriverEd/home.html).
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