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Phlebotomy Classes Near Great Lakes, IL

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

11 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Great Lakes, IL, four of them within 25. The closest is College of Lake County in Grayslake, 10 miles away: a certificate that takes 1 semester. Published prices nearby start at $1,760 (College of DuPage). The shortest is William Rainey Harper College's PHB 101 then PHB 102 certificate.

4programs within 25 miles
11within 50 miles
$1,760lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Great Lakes

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Great Lakes, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL10Certificate16 wkYes
William Rainey Harper CollegeProspect Heights, IL14Certificate8 wk120 hr
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL18Certificate16 wkYes
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL24Non-credit course$1,999
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL26Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL30Certificate8 wk100 hr
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL31Certificate16 wk80 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeChicago, IL31Certificate8 wk
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL32Certificate48 wkYes$1,760
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL42Certificate16 wk108 hr
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL48Certificate16 wk100 hr

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Great Lakes

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 17 hospitals within 25 miles of Great Lakes, IL, 16 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • North Chicago VA Medical Center North Chicago · 2 miles
  • Vista Medical Center East Waukegan · 4 miles
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest · 5 miles
  • Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville · 5 miles
  • Midwestern Region Med Center Zion · 10 miles
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington · 17 miles
  • Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights · 18 miles
  • Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · 19 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 Great Lakes

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Great Lakes, IL?

College of Lake County in Grayslake, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (21MP) takes 1 semester and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Great Lakes, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,760 at College of DuPage to $2,250 at Triton College. 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 Great Lakes, IL?

William Rainey Harper College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes PHB 101 then PHB 102, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Elgin Community College (two courses in one or two semesters) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Great Lakes, IL?

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

Which programs near Great Lakes, IL prepare you for certification?

Nine of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: College of Lake County (ASCP PBT), Oakton College (ASCP PBT), McHenry County College (NHA CPT) and Triton College (NHA CPT), 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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