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Flight schools in Illinois

25 flight schools in 20 towns and cities, with the courses each school lists.

25
Schools
20
Cities
3
International students
1
ATPL

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Schools in Illinois25

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Flight schools in Illinois: common questions

Counts from the schools’ pages on The Flying Engineer, 16 October 2026. Confirm courses, approvals and prices with the school.

How many flight schools are there in Illinois?
25 on The Flying Engineer on 16 October 2026, with the most in West Chicago, Peoria, Wheeling.
Which flight schools in Illinois offer airline pilot training?
1 mention ATPL or airline transport pilot training on their page: FSX Chicago. 6 mention the commercial pilot licence (CPL).
Which flight schools in Illinois take international students?
3 mention international or foreign students on their page: Avel Flight School, Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc., Airgo Inc.. Students from abroad usually need an M-1 visa and an I-20 form from an SEVP approved school; ask the school before you apply.
Where can I learn to fly helicopters in Illinois?
1 school mentions helicopter pilot training: SummerSkyz Flight Training.

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