The Top Driver Difference
Teaching Driver Intelligence™ to new and experienced drivers since 2003.
100% Sec of State Approved
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22 Years in Business
Top-Rated Locations
Free Home Pickup
Dashcams in ALL Cars
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Classes Start 12/1/2025!
Our first classes start 12/1 this year so please select a plan and get started today!
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Adult Driving Lessons
In-Person Drives
Adult in-car behind the wheel lessons are 90 minutes in length.
Road Test Services
In-Person Drives
Road test appointments are only available to enrolled students.
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Adult Remedial Course
In-Person Drives
Driver’s license reinstatement is only available to students who complete the approved Driver Remedial Education Course
$99
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Behind-The-Wheel Only Packages
Top Driver, Illinois’ largest private driving school, offers flexible lessons for teens, adults, and refresher courses. Proudly serving Loyola Academy, IL, we’re dedicated to keeping Illinois roads safe.
Behind the Wheel
6 Hours
Driving Lessons Only
$600
- 6 × 1-hour Behind-The-Wheel lessons
- Best if you finished classroom elsewhere
Behind the Wheel
8 Hours
Driving Lessons Only
$800
- 8 × 1-hour Behind-The-Wheel lessons
- More practice for less-confident drivers
Built For Every Learner
Specialized Program for ADHD
ADHD & Executive Functioning Program
A specialized teen driver education program designed for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences.
- Smaller class sizes and individualized pacing
- Instructors trained in attention & focus strategies
- Extra Behind-The-Wheel time built in
About
About Loyola Academy Driving School
Top Driver is IL’s largest private driving school with over 40 classroom locations. We take pride in our advanced training programs and engaging proprietary curriculum. Our goal is to give you the flexibility to choose the driver education program that best suits your needs: from teen driving lessons to adult online classes and also many refresher driver education online courses. We take pride in serving the residents of Wilmette, IL, and look forward to continuing this important work of keeping Illinois roads safe for many more years to come!
Approved by the Illinois Secretary of State. Curriculum exceeds the federal NHTSA driver-education standards.
Where We Go
Drawing from 0 surrounding cities and offering pickup at 5 area high schools.
Cities We Serve
Surrounding communities
Free Home Pickup Zips
Behind-The-Wheel
School pickup
- 01 John Hersey High School
- 02 Prospect High School
- 03 Wheeling High School
- 04 St. Viator High School
- 05 Christian Liberty Academy
What Areas Does Top Driver in Wilmette
Loyola Academy
Please be aware only students currently enrolled at the Loyola Academy may participate in Top Driver’s drivers education courses at Loyola Academy.
Visit Us
Visit Top Driver Loyola Academy
Top Driver Loyola Academy
1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette IL 60091
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in
60091 zip code! We also pick up at Loyola Academy.
Comments from the drivers seat
Brady Pettigrew
Mr. Marty was very nice. He talked me through everything I needed to know while behind the wheel. He also knew how to keep both drivers calm at all times.
Gavin Mastalarz
Very helpful and overall great instructor
ashley wright
My driving instructor Marty was super nice and calm during my drive. He talked me through each step to make sure i was comfortable with what i was doing.
Aaron
Very good instructor!!! He teaches you very well and is very nice
Audrey Rediehs
Marty was a fantastic instructor. He was patient and a good teacher.
Steve Cagney
I highly recommend Richard as an instructor for anyone that is nervous about their child starting to drive.
David Carrero
Driver Marty was very clear on all motions and movements.
Collin Kamuda
Marty was a good driving instructor and gave me good tips on how to improve.
Aiden Oskorep
Marty was a great instructor and he explained things very clearly.
Since 2003
Trusted by Thousands of Illinois Drivers Since 2003!
For over 22 years, Top Driver has been committed to keeping our roads safe offering state-certified Driver Education classes for teens and adults across the midwest.
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Bourbonnais, IL
Classroom, Online and In-Car Training offered at our new premium location.
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LOYOLA ACADEMY FAQs
Frequently asked about Top Driver Loyola Academy
Top Driver Wilmette is at 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 — on the Loyola Academy campus in Wilmette, serving Loyola and North Shore Catholic families. The location is easy to find from I-94 (about two miles west) and from Lake Shore Dr / Sheridan Rd (a mile east). Free parking is available in the Loyola Academy campus lot. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central time.
Top Driver Wilmette serves students from Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and Evanston — the heart of Chicago’s North Shore. The location draws primarily from ZIP codes , and is convenient for families across Cook County. Whether you live in central Wilmette, near the Loyola Academy campus, or out toward Old Orchard Mall, Top Driver Wilmette is within a short drive.
Top Driver Wilmette serves students from two area high schools: Loyola Academy and Regina Dominican High School. The location offers Behind-The-Wheel pickup at these schools, so students can be picked up directly from school for their driving lessons rather than coordinating transportation home and then to a separate driving session. Custom pickup arrangements may be available for students attending other area schools — call the central office to ask.
Top Driver Wilmette offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,090), Platinum ($890), Gold ($705 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($605). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Wilmette also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
Pickup and dropoff arrangements for Top Driver Wilmette are coordinated through the central office; students can be picked up at area high schools where Top Driver runs pickup routes or meet their instructor at the Top Driver Wilmette classroom.
Yes. Top Driver is one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, which means eligible teen students who complete a Top Driver teen driver education program can take their official Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor at the Wilmette location — instead of waiting weeks for an appointment at a Driver Services facility. To qualify for the Cooperative Road Test, students must complete all required Behind-The-Wheel hours, pass an in-vehicle pre-test evaluation, and meet the standard Illinois SoS requirements for permit hold time and supervised practice driving (50 hours, including 10 at night).
Top Driver Wilmette is staffed by Illinois Secretary of State–licensed driver education instructors with years of experience teaching North Shore teens and adults. Recent students have specifically called out instructors Marty and Richard for their patience, clear communication, and ability to keep new drivers calm during stressful first lessons. Every Top Driver instructor at Wilmette is trained in the Driver Intelligence™ curriculum and undergoes regular performance evaluations. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams, providing students, parents, and instructors with a record of every Behind-The-Wheel session.
Top Driver Wilmette offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,090), Platinum ($890), Gold ($705 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($605). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Wilmette also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
The closest Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility to Top Driver Wilmette is the Skokie Driver Services facility at 5401 W Oakton St in Skokie — approximately five miles southwest of the Top Driver classroom. The Skokie facility offers first-time driver’s license issuance, instruction permits, and road test services. Top Driver students who qualify for the Cooperative Road Test program can complete their road test at the Top Driver Wilmette location instead, avoiding the wait for a Skokie appointment.
Yes. Top Driver Wilmette is one of the central driving school locations for Chicago’s North Shore. In addition to Wilmette, the location serves students from Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Evanston — and draws students from neighboring communities including Northfield, Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie. For families in the North Shore who don’t have a Top Driver classroom in their immediate town, the Wilmette location is typically the closest option. Top Driver also has additional North Shore locations in Wilmette, Northbrook, and Buffalo Grove — see the full location directory to find the closest one.
Top Driver was founded in 2003 and has trained more than 250,000 new drivers from 42 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Top Driver is Illinois’s largest private driving school, with deep roots in the North Shore — many Wilmette families have had multiple children go through the program over the years.
Top Driver Wilmette is a state-approved driver education provider, licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. Top Driver is also approved as an Illinois SoS Cooperative Road Test provider — one of a small number of Illinois driving schools authorized to administer the official road test directly. Every Top Driver instructor at Wilmette is licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State and passes a background check before being cleared to work with students. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams. Top Driver’s curriculum, called Driver Intelligence™, goes beyond Illinois’s minimum requirements — covering hazard prediction, decision-making frameworks, and post-license skill maintenance.
Illinois Teen FAQs
Top Driver Wilmette is at 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 — on the Loyola Academy campus in Wilmette, serving Loyola and North Shore Catholic families. The location is easy to find from I-94 (about two miles west) and from Lake Shore Dr / Sheridan Rd (a mile east). Free parking is available in the Loyola Academy campus lot. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central time.
Top Driver Wilmette serves students from Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and Evanston — the heart of Chicago’s North Shore. The location draws primarily from ZIP codes , and is convenient for families across Cook County. Whether you live in central Wilmette, near the Loyola Academy campus, or out toward Old Orchard Mall, Top Driver Wilmette is within a short drive.
Top Driver Wilmette serves students from two area high schools: Loyola Academy and Regina Dominican High School. The location offers Behind-The-Wheel pickup at these schools, so students can be picked up directly from school for their driving lessons rather than coordinating transportation home and then to a separate driving session. Custom pickup arrangements may be available for students attending other area schools — call the central office to ask.
Top Driver Wilmette offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,090), Platinum ($890), Gold ($705 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($605). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Wilmette also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
Pickup and dropoff arrangements for Top Driver Wilmette are coordinated through the central office; students can be picked up at area high schools where Top Driver runs pickup routes or meet their instructor at the Top Driver Wilmette classroom.
Yes. Top Driver is one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, which means eligible teen students who complete a Top Driver teen driver education program can take their official Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor at the Wilmette location — instead of waiting weeks for an appointment at a Driver Services facility. To qualify for the Cooperative Road Test, students must complete all required Behind-The-Wheel hours, pass an in-vehicle pre-test evaluation, and meet the standard Illinois SoS requirements for permit hold time and supervised practice driving (50 hours, including 10 at night).
Top Driver Wilmette is staffed by Illinois Secretary of State–licensed driver education instructors with years of experience teaching North Shore teens and adults. Recent students have specifically called out instructors Marty and Richard for their patience, clear communication, and ability to keep new drivers calm during stressful first lessons. Every Top Driver instructor at Wilmette is trained in the Driver Intelligence™ curriculum and undergoes regular performance evaluations. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams, providing students, parents, and instructors with a record of every Behind-The-Wheel session.
Illinois Adult FAQs
Top Driver Wilmette offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,090), Platinum ($890), Gold ($705 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($605). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Wilmette also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
The closest Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility to Top Driver Wilmette is the Skokie Driver Services facility at 5401 W Oakton St in Skokie — approximately five miles southwest of the Top Driver classroom. The Skokie facility offers first-time driver’s license issuance, instruction permits, and road test services. Top Driver students who qualify for the Cooperative Road Test program can complete their road test at the Top Driver Wilmette location instead, avoiding the wait for a Skokie appointment.
Yes. Top Driver Wilmette is one of the central driving school locations for Chicago’s North Shore. In addition to Wilmette, the location serves students from Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Evanston — and draws students from neighboring communities including Northfield, Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie. For families in the North Shore who don’t have a Top Driver classroom in their immediate town, the Wilmette location is typically the closest option. Top Driver also has additional North Shore locations in Wilmette, Northbrook, and Buffalo Grove — see the full location directory to find the closest one.
Top Driver was founded in 2003 and has trained more than 250,000 new drivers from 42 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Top Driver is Illinois’s largest private driving school, with deep roots in the North Shore — many Wilmette families have had multiple children go through the program over the years.
Top Driver Wilmette is a state-approved driver education provider, licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. Top Driver is also approved as an Illinois SoS Cooperative Road Test provider — one of a small number of Illinois driving schools authorized to administer the official road test directly. Every Top Driver instructor at Wilmette is licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State and passes a background check before being cleared to work with students. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams. Top Driver’s curriculum, called Driver Intelligence™, goes beyond Illinois’s minimum requirements — covering hazard prediction, decision-making frameworks, and post-license skill maintenance.
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