Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near Lake City, IL

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

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lake City, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Richland Community College in Decatur, 13 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $2,490 (Lincoln Land Community College). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's 5 weeks certificate.

1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$2,490lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Lake City

50 miles

Lincoln Land Community College

LLCC-Medical District, Springfield, IL · #10 in Illinois (63/100)

Phlebotomy Training (Phlebotomy Technician)

Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
Length
Classroom Jan; 26 to April 6, 2027 (17 sessions plus final), then externship April to June 2027
Hours
51 classroom hours
Externship
100 hours
Sticks required
100 successful live sticks
Published cost
$2,490 total (2027)
Schedule
Evening

See Lincoln Land Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Training (Phlebotomy Technician)

79 miles

Olney Central College

Olney, IL · #28 in Illinois (33/100)

Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339)

CertificateOn campus
Length
Two semesters (9 credit hours first semester, 8 second)
Hours
17 credit hours (HEA 1225, PHB 1220, PHB 1222, GEN 2297, PHB 1224 Clinicals 4 cr., PHB 1298)
Externship
PHB 1224 Phlebotomy Clinicals (4 cr.) at affiliated clinical sites, with orientation in a full-service laboratory
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful unaided venipunctures and 25 successful unaided skin punctures
Published cost
$140 per credit (2026-27)

See Olney Central College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339)

97 miles

Frontier Community College

Fairfield, IL · #23 in Illinois (38/100)

Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339)

CertificateOn campus
Length
Two semesters (9 credit hours first semester, 8 second)
Hours
17 credit hours (HEA 1225, PHB 1220, PHB 1222, GEN 2297, PHB 1224 Clinicals 4 cr., PHB 1298)
Externship
PHB 1224 Phlebotomy Clinicals (4 cr.) at affiliated clinical sites, with orientation in a full-service laboratory
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful unaided venipunctures and 25 successful unaided skin punctures
Published cost
$140 per credit (2026-27)

Frontier Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Lake City, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL13CertificateYes
Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL50Non-credit courseclassroom Jan100 hr$2,490
Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, IL50Certificate5 wk$2,600
Heartland Community CollegeNormal, IL55Certificate16 wkYes
Ivy Tech Community CollegeTerre Haute, IN74Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
Midwest Technical Institute-East PeoriaEast Peoria, IL77Certificate5 wk$2,600
Olney Central CollegeOlney, IL79Certificate32 wkYes
Frontier Community CollegeFairfield, IL97Certificate32 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Lake City

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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Lake City, IL:

  • St Marys Hospital Decatur · 13 miles
  • Decatur Memorial Hospital Decatur · 14 miles
  • Kirby Medical Center Monticello · 20 miles
  • HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shelbyville · 21 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 Lake City

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Lake City, IL?

Richland Community College in Decatur, about 13 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (2502) and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Lake City, IL?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $2,490 at Lincoln Land Community College to $3,211 at Ivy Tech Community 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 Lake City, IL?

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria (5 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Lake City, IL?

Yes. Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Lake City, IL prepare you for certification?

Four of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Lincoln Land Community College (ASCP PBT), Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), Heartland Community College (NHA CPT) and Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT).

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.

More Places Near Lake City

Nearest Towns and Cities

Every phlebotomy program in Illinois, ranked · How to become a phlebotomist · Check your certification eligibility