The Best Driving Schools in Lake County

Are you ready to get behind the wheel? We've ranked the best driving schools in Lake County to help you choose the right one for you. Book your lessons today!

6 best driving schools in Lake County

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5401 S East St Suite 108B, Indianapolis, IN 46227

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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.

(800) 489-1896

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3122 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

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We assist safe drivers, providing fast and secure methods to obtain driving licenses. Our teen programs reassure parents about their children's driving safety. We offer personalized one-to-one driving lessons for individuals.

(773) 764-5399

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13917 W Illinois Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Our driving school is accredited by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office and offers both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for teens and adults. Our programs are tailored to the needs of each individual. We offer full teen Driver's Education programs required by the State of Illinois to obtain a license.

(708) 227-7336

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Ride Chicago Motorcycle and Driving School

2509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Ride Chicago provides training and licensing for automobiles, motorcycles, and scooters. They have issued over 12,000 motorcycle licenses. They offer driving lessons to both teens and adults which include classroom and behind the wheel training. Their motorcycle and scooter lessons are catered to all skill levels, from beginner to intermediate riders. Their aim is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to hit the road safely.

(773) 878-7433

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3415 W Peterson, Chicago, IL 60659

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Northwestern Driving School has been providing responsible driving instruction since 1989 in the Chicago-land area. Our courses cater to both teens (15-18 years of age) and adults, specializing in first-time drivers. Additionally, we offer brush-up lessons and are flexible in accommodating all students. Our licensed and bonded instructors have years of experience, and we offer 7-day-a-week driving schedules as early as 6 am-8 pm. Furthermore, our program includes classroom instruction for teens to obtain their state certification. We also offer the Remedial/Suspension Class.

(773) 465-3430

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865 N Madison St, Crown Point, IN 46307

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(219) 662-7733

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Indiana Driving Lesson Requirements

Under 18 (Ages 15–17)
You must have a permit to practice driving. You get your permit by passing a written knowledge test.
You must complete 30 hours of classroom/online instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a state-approved provider. Our partner is fully licensed by the BMV.
If you don't go through Driver Ed, you must wait until you're 16 years and 270 days old before you can apply for a permit.
You'll also need to log 50 hours of supervised driving with a licensed adult, including 10 hours at night.
Once you've held your permit for at least 180 days and completed all of the requirements for your permit holding period, you can schedule your road test and get your probationary license. This license allows you to drive unsupervised with certain restrictions.
Ages 18-20
Must pass both the written test and a road test
Required to hold the permit for 180 days before taking the skills test.
Must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
If you're over 21
No driver's education or minimum permit period is required.
You will still need to pass a vision screening, the written knowledge test, and the driving skills test.
Professional driving lessons are still highly recommended.

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Home pickup and drop-off available
Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
Online scheduling & reporting
Personalized lessons for teens, adults, and seniors

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1. Choose time, location, & date

Enter your ZIP code to see available driving lessons in your area.

2. Reserve lessons that work for you

Once you’ve found a good time & date for your lessons, you can reserve them immediately. You’ll receive a confirmation email and text message, along with other lesson instructions.

3. Start behind-the-wheel training

Learn everything from basic controls to safe, defensive driving with certified Lake County instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).