Driving School in Wilmette, IL
Next to Homer's Ice Cream. Our Wilmette driving school serves Wilmette, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Northfield, Skokie, Winnetka, and their surrounding areas. Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for drives is available for those students living in 60091, 60093, 60043, 60201 and 60203 zip codes.
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Teaching Driver Intelligence™ to new and experienced drivers since 2003
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DIAMOND
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 hours of Classroom Instruction
12 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
Advanced: In-Vehicle Lesson Scheduling
$1070
PLATINUM
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
10 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
$870
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GOLD
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
8 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
No observation lessons required!
$745
SILVER
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
6 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
6 x 1-Hour Observation Lessons
$645
6-Hour Online Course
Online Course Only
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license. LEARN MORE
$49
Adult Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons Only
Adult in-car behind the wheel lessons are 90 minutes in length.
Road Test Services
In Person Test
The easiest way to complete your road test! Don’t have a car? Use one of ours! LEARN MORE
Adult Remedial Course
Classroom Only
Driver’s license reinstatement is only available to students who complete the approved Driver Remedial Education Course. LEARN MORE
$99
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Top Driver, Illinois’ largest private driving school, offers flexible lessons for teens, adults, and refresher courses. Proudly serving Wilmette, IL, we’re dedicated to keeping Illinois roads safe.
About Wilmette 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!
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in 60091, 60093, 60043, 60201 and 60203 zip codes! We also pick up at New Trier High School Northfield, New Trier High School Winnetka, Christian Heritage Academy, North Shore Country Day School, Regina Dominican High School and Evanston Township High School.
What Areas Does Top Driver in Wilmette Service
Wilmette
Evanston
Glencoe
Glenview
Kenilworth
Northfield
Skokie
Winnetka
We Live and Work in Wilmette
Top Driver, Illinois' largest driving school with 40+ locations, offers flexible programs for teens, adults, and refresher courses. Proudly serving Wilmette, IL, and committed to keeping roads safe.
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Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in
- 60091, 60093, 60043, 60201 and 60203 zip codes! We also pick up at New Trier High School Northfield, New Trier High School Winnetka, Christian Heritage Academy, North Shore Country Day School, Regina Dominican High School and Evanston Township High School.
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.
Teen Driver Education
with Top Driver
Top Driver is dedicated to supporting teens throughout their entire driver's license journey. From classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to obtaining a learner's permit and passing the road test, we are here to provide the resources and support necessary to succeed.
To enroll, students must reach the age of 15 on or before the final scheduled classroom session of their program. On the Top Driver website after entering your zip code, select your Top Driver location and input your date of birth to view the classes for which you are eligible.
In Illinois, students are required to provide proof of good academic standing from their high school to enroll in Driver Education. The Grade Verification Form must be submitted to Top Driver before the end of class.
The classroom program comprises 30 hours of instruction divided into 15 two-hour sessions. The duration of the classroom program ranges from 3 1/2 weeks to 15 weeks, depending on the frequency of the sessions. Weekday classes meet for 2 or 4 days per week, while weekend classes typically meet once a week.
Teens enrolled in an approved Driver Education program become eligible for an Instruction Permit at age 15. The Instruction Permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.
1. Click here to view the Instruction Permit Requirements
2.Click here to view Required Documentation to apply for an Instruction Permit
Once students obtain their Instruction Permit and enter the permit number in their Top Driver Signals account, they can begin scheduling behind-the-wheel lessons.
Behind-the-wheel training involves a student operating the training vehicle alongside our expert instructors. Sessions are scheduled in one-hour increments and can be paired with an observation lesson. This is when a student observes another student’s driving lesson from the backseat of the training vehicle.
Students must pass both a written classroom final exam and an in-vehicle evaluation to successfully complete their Driver Education Program. If the student is unable to pass the exam in two attempts, they must retake the classroom phase of training at a cost of $200
To be eligible for the road test, students must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including at least 10 hours at night) in addition to their Driver Education coursework.
Top Driver is an approved provider of the IL SOS Cooperative Road Test. For more information please check out our IL Teen Road Tests.
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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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Illinois Teen FAQs
Enroll in an Approved Driver Education Course. Teens must be at least 15 years old to start. Sign up for a state-approved course, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit. The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
A hard copy certificate of completion is not mandatory. Prior to visiting a Secretary of State Facility to apply for a driver’s license, completion of driver education must be updated/posted to the applicant’s driving record.
Students should check their eligibility to apply for a driver’s license on the Driver’s Education Course Completion checker tool.
Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 9 months from the date of issue. Additional requirements can be viewed on the Secretary of State Facility Checklist.
The permit application is provided on the first day of class (and not before).
Illinois Adult FAQs
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license, if the person has not previously held a driver’s license or successfully completed the classroom portion of a traditional driver education course.
Top Driver offers adult training programs starting at $49 with the 6-hour online driving course. For pricing details on behind the wheel lessons and road test services, please call us at 1 (800) 374-8373.
To be eligible for in-car training, students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Illinois Instruction Permit, Illinois Driver’s License, or a Driver’s License issued by your country of origin (International Driver’s Licenses are not accepted in Illinois). Students from out of the country may drive on their country of origin license for no more than 90 days after entering the country.
If you do not currently have a permit, we recommend taking our 6-hour online course to prepare for the Written Permit Exam at the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
No, adults (18+) in Illinois are not required to take driving lessons to get a license. While it’s highly recommended for safety and skill development, it’s not a legal mandate for licensing at that age.
To take a road test with the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) as an adult over 18, you’ll need:
- . Identification: An acceptable form of identification, such as a U.S. passport, Illinois Identification Card, or credit card
- . Proof of birth: A birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Illinois Identification Card
- . Proof of Social Security number: Documentation that shows your Social Security number
- . Proof of residency: Two documents that show you are an Illinois resident, such as bank statements, utility bills, or education transcripts
- . Proof of vehicle insurance: A liability insurance card
- . Payment: The appropriate fee for the road test, which can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or traveler’s check
- . Learner’s permit or driver’s license: A valid learner’s permit or driver’s license
For the most up to date information, please visit IL SOS (https://www.ilsos.gov/)