Phlebotomy classes in Chicago
4 phlebotomy training programs in Chicago, Illinois, starting between $500. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
4 phlebotomy programs in Chicago
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X
Northwest Phlebotomy School - Chicago
Phlebotomy Career Training - Chicago
What phlebotomists earn in Illinois
The median phlebotomist in Illinois earns $46,010 a year ($22.12/hour), across about 7,910 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Chicago wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Chicago: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Chicago?
There are 4 phlebotomy training programs in Chicago, Illinois listed on PhlebGuide.
How much does phlebotomy training cost in Chicago?
Programs in Chicago start between $500. Tuition rarely covers the certification exam fee, background check, immunisations or scrubs, so ask each school for a written total cost of attendance.
Do Chicago phlebotomy programs include an externship?
2 of the 4 programs in Chicago include a clinical externship. That is supervised practice on real patients, and certification bodies require documented live draws — so it is the single most important thing to confirm before enrolling.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Illinois?
Illinois does not license phlebotomists at state level. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT or AMT's RPT instead.
What do phlebotomists earn in Illinois?
The median phlebotomist in Illinois earns $46,010 a year ($22.12 an hour), across roughly 7,910 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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Where this fits in
Choosing a program is one step of four. We cover the rest of it too — including how to pay, which changed in July 2026 when short programs became Pell-eligible for the first time.
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Starting out
Work out whether the job suits you, what it pays, and what your state requires — before you spend anything.
- 2You are here
Choosing a school and paying for it
Compare real programs on the things that decide your outcome, then find the money. Short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026.
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Going to school
What the classroom and the externship are actually like, and passing your certification exam the first time.
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Getting hired
Where phlebotomists actually work, what entry-level hiring looks like, and how to get past the experience catch-22.