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Phlebotomy Classes Near Westchester, IL

16 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Westchester, IL, eight of them within 25. The closest is Triton College in River Grove, 6 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
16within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Westchester

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Westchester, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL6Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL9Certificate48 wkYes$1,760
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL11Certificate16 wk80 hr
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL11Certificate16 wk108 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL13Certificate8 wk
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL14Certificate16 wkYes
William Rainey Harper CollegeProspect Heights, IL18Certificate8 wk120 hr
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL23Certificate8 wk100 hr
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL26Certificate8 wk100 hr
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL27Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN29Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL29Certificate16 wk100 hr
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL36Certificate16 wkYes
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL36Non-credit course$1,999
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCrown Point, IN41Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN41Certificate8 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Westchester

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 59 hospitals within 25 miles of Westchester, IL, 54 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Hines VA Medical Center Hines · 3 miles
  • Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · 3 miles
  • Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park · 4 miles
  • Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · 4 miles
  • Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst · 4 miles
  • Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange La Grange · 5 miles
  • Macneal Hospital Berwyn · 5 miles
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital Oak Park · 6 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 Westchester

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Westchester, IL?

Triton College in River Grove, about 6 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Training (IHP E05) takes feb and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?

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

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL prepare you for certification?

13 of the 16 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Triton College (NHA CPT), College of DuPage (ASCP PBT), City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NPA) and Moraine Valley Community College (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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