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Phlebotomy Classes Near Riverside, IL

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

17 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Riverside, IL, eight of them within 25. The closest is Triton College in River Grove, 7 miles away: a non-credit course that takes feb. Published prices nearby start at $1,699 (Joliet Junior College). The shortest is Midwestern Career College's 8 weeks certificate.

8programs within 25 miles
17within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Riverside

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Riverside, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL7Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL7Certificate16 wk80 hr
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL9Certificate16 wk108 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL10Certificate8 wk
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL13Certificate48 wkYes$1,760
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL15Certificate16 wkYes
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL19Certificate8 wk100 hr
William Rainey Harper CollegeProspect Heights, IL20Certificate8 wk120 hr
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN25Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL28Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL30Certificate8 wk100 hr
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL33Certificate16 wk100 hr
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCrown Point, IN38Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN38Certificate8 wkYes
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL38Certificate16 wkYes
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL40Non-credit course$1,999
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL49CertificateYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Riverside

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 57 hospitals within 25 miles of Riverside, IL, 52 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Macneal Hospital Berwyn · 1 mile
  • Hines VA Medical Center Hines · 2 miles
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital Oak Park · 3 miles
  • Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · 4 miles
  • Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange La Grange · 4 miles
  • West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · 4 miles
  • Loretto Hospital Chicago · 5 miles
  • Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park · 5 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 Riverside

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Riverside, IL?

Triton College in River Grove, about 7 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Training (IHP E05) takes feb and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Riverside, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,699 at Joliet Junior College 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 Riverside, IL?

Midwestern Career College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. South Suburban College (one semester) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Riverside, IL?

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

Which programs near Riverside, IL prepare you for certification?

14 of the 17 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Triton College (NHA CPT), City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NPA), Moraine Valley Community College (ASCP PBT) and College of DuPage (ASCP PBT), 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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