Illinois ELDT Cost — What You'll Pay for Online CDL Training
Every DLA Academy course is $20 in Illinois. Bundles from $30. The lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option — same regulatory coverage, lower price. Auto-submitted to TPR.
Illinois ELDT Pricing — Every Course, Every Bundle
Every individual FMCSA-approved ELDT course on DLA Academy is $20 flat in Illinois — no discounts, no surge pricing, no surprise fees. Bundles save money when you're stacking endorsements:
- Hazmat ELDT — $20 (H endorsement, theory only)
- CDL-A Theory ELDT — $20 (BTW required separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider)
- CDL-B Theory ELDT — $20 (BTW required separately)
- School Bus ELDT — $20 (S endorsement)
- Passenger ELDT — $20 (P endorsement)
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 (DMV practice questions — not ELDT, paired study aid)
- Hazmat ELDT + DMV Test Prep Bundle — $30 (Hazmat ELDT + Hazmat DMV knowledge-test prep, saves $5)
- CDL Complete Bundle — $45 (CDL-A ELDT + CDL-B ELDT + CDL-A Permit Prep, saves $10)
- 3-Endorsement Bundle (H + P + S) — $50 (saves $10 vs. buying each separately)
The Bundle Math — Every Bundle Saves You Money
All three bundles are genuine discounts off buying the components individually. The math:
- 3-Endorsement Bundle ($50): Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus ELDT. Individual price: $20 × 3 = $60. Saves $10. Worth it if you're adding all three endorsements.
- CDL Complete Bundle ($45): CDL-A Theory ELDT + CDL-B Theory ELDT + CDL-A Permit Prep. Individual price: $20 + $20 + $15 = $55. Saves $10. The full Class A journey — both theory courses for the skills test plus 119 DMV practice questions for the permit test.
- Hazmat ELDT + DMV Test Prep ($30): Hazmat ELDT plus the Hazmat DMV knowledge-test prep — paired together for the driver studying for both the FMCSA-approved Hazmat ELDT and the state DMV Hazmat knowledge test at once. Saves $5 compared to buying the components individually.
Whatever you pick, Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry — DLA Academy auto-submits within 24 hours of completion.
ELDT Training Cost — DLA Academy vs Other ELDT Training Providers
How much is ELDT training? Across FMCSA-approved ELDT training providers, the online theory course typically runs $23–$75. DLA Academy is consistently the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option at $20 per course — same regulatory coverage (Appendix A to Part 380), same auto-submission to the FMCSA TPR, same 49-state acceptance. The only differences are the price tag and the experience: under 2 hours, mobile-friendly, no hidden fees, no checkout upsells.
| ELDT Training Provider | Cost Per Course | Format |
|---|---|---|
| DLA Academy | $20 | 100% online, <2 hrs, mobile |
| Typical approved provider | $23–$50 | Online, often with upsells |
| Higher-priced providers | $50–$75 | Online, longer courses |
What's identical at every approved provider: the curriculum (set by FMCSA), the registration with the federal TPR, and the legal weight of the completion. What's different: the ELDT training cost, course length, and how aggressive the upsells are. At $20, DLA Academy is the cheapest FMCSA-approved ELDT training cost on the market.
Illinois CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)
What you'll actually pay to get your Illinois CDL: DLA Academy charges a flat $20 per FMCSA-approved ELDT course, and the federal TSA Hazmat background check is a fixed national fee. The state DMV fees below are set by IL SOS and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA-approved ELDT theory (DLA Academy) | $20 per course | Flat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus |
| CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid) | $15 | DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT |
| Illinois CLP / permit fee | Varies — check IL SOS | Set by IL SOS, paid at the DMV |
| Illinois CDL license fee | Varies — check IL SOS | Set by IL SOS |
| Illinois endorsement fee (H / P / S) | Varies — check IL SOS | Set by IL SOS, per endorsement |
| TSA Hazmat background check | ~$86.50 (~$41 with a valid TWIC) | Federal TSA fee via IDEMIA — Hazmat endorsement only |
Only the DLA Academy ELDT price and the federal TSA Hazmat fee are fixed nationwide; IL SOS sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official IL SOS site before you budget.
Illinois CDLs are issued by Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS). Illinois has no DMV — the Secretary of State's office serves that function. CDL knowledge and skills testing happen at Secretary of State CDL Facilities, not at a state police or transportation department. Source: www.ilsos.gov
Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS).
Add the H endorsement to your Illinois CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.
Illinois Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at IL SOS.
Illinois Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.
Add the S endorsement to your Illinois CDL to drive a school bus.
Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in Illinois.
Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for Illinois.
More Illinois CDL Resources
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FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services.