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Phlebotomy Classes Near Fort Sheridan, IL

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Fort Sheridan

13 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Fort Sheridan, IL, six of them within 25. The closest is William Rainey Harper College in Prospect Heights, 10 miles away: a certificate that takes PHB 101 then PHB 102 with a 120-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,760 (College of DuPage).

6programs within 25 miles
13within 50 miles
$1,760lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Fort Sheridan

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Fort Sheridan, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
William Rainey Harper CollegeProspect Heights, IL10Certificate8 wk120 hr
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL12Certificate16 wkYes
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL16Certificate16 wkYes
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL20Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL24Certificate16 wk80 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeChicago, IL24Certificate8 wk
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL27Non-credit course$1,999
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL27Certificate48 wkYes$1,760
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL29Certificate8 wk100 hr
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL35Certificate16 wk108 hr
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL44Certificate8 wk100 hr
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL45Certificate16 wk100 hr
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN47Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Fort Sheridan

Phlebotomists in Illinois earned a median of $46,010 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $780 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Illinois's 7,910 phlebotomists earned between $39,710 and $49,720.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists 37 hospitals within 25 miles of Fort Sheridan, IL, 32 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest · 3 miles
  • North Chicago VA Medical Center North Chicago · 8 miles
  • Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville · 9 miles
  • Vista Medical Center East Waukegan · 10 miles
  • Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · 12 miles
  • Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights · 14 miles
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge · 14 miles
  • Saint Francis Hospital-evanston Evanston · 14 miles

Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.

Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Fort Sheridan

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Fort Sheridan, IL?

William Rainey Harper College in Prospect Heights, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate takes PHB 101 then PHB 102 and includes a 120-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Fort Sheridan, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,760 at College of DuPage to $5,500 at Gifted Hands Academy. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Fort Sheridan, IL?

William Rainey Harper College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes PHB 101 then PHB 102, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Midwestern Career College (8 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Fort Sheridan, IL?

Yes. College of Lake County (Grayslake, evening) and Triton College (River Grove, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Fort Sheridan, IL prepare you for certification?

11 of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Oakton College (ASCP PBT), College of Lake County (ASCP PBT), Triton College (NHA CPT) and City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NPA), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Illinois?

A median of $46,010 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 7,910 phlebotomists in Illinois. The national median was $45,230.

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