Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Chicago After Work?
- Night or weekend classes: HVAC Technical Institute, ETI School of Skilled Trades and College of DuPage.
- HVAC Technical Institute in Chicago, 3 miles away, offers HVAC/R Training Program.
- Morton College in Cicero, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA) Degree and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVC) Certificate.
- City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in Chicago, 5 miles away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate in Applied Science and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advanced Certificate.
- EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area: a median $77,960 a year (BLS, May 2025).
HVAC Classes in Chicago: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- HVAC Technical InstituteDay and evening classes are offered, and the full HVAC/R program is taught in English and Spanish. Class sizes are capped at 20.
- Triton CollegeCourses run in eight-week accelerated formats.
- Moraine Valley Community CollegeMost certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters; the stackable certificates combine with electives toward the Stationary Engineering A.A.S.
Also publishing schedules: ETI School of Skilled Trades (14 miles) and College of DuPage (20 miles). See each profile for times.
Compare HVAC Programs Near Chicago
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technical InstituteChicago | 3 miles | 155 | ||
| Morton CollegeCicero | 4 miles | $5,502 | 6 | 31% |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago | 5 miles | $4,590 | 33 | 31% |
| Triton CollegeRiver Grove | 10 miles | $5,070 | 5 | 29% |
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills | 13 miles | $3,822 | 109 | 40% |
| ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook | 14 miles | 268 | ||
| Oakton CollegeDes Plaines | 19 miles | $3,985 | 28 | 37% |
| College of DuPageGlen Ellyn | 20 miles | $4,560 | 73 | 25% |
HVAC programs near Chicago, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time rate. Awards: HVAC credentials conferred (NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is school-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
Best HVAC Schools in Chicago for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Chicago: Moraine Valley Community College and 7 Others
Moraine Valley Community College
Offers an associate degree and 6 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,822 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 109 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 6 HVAC schools here ($3,822); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
Oakton College
Offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,985 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 28 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
ETI School of Skilled Trades
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 268 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (268 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Ductwork
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,590 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
HVAC Technical Institute
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 155 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Chicago; evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
College of DuPage
Offers 3 associate degrees and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,560 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 73 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Morton College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,502 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 6 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Chicago.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Chicago?
HVAC Technical Institute, Triton College and ETI School of Skilled Trades offer certificates or diplomas only; Morton College, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College and Moraine Valley Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Morton CollegeHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA) Degree: 62 credit hours; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVC) Certificate: 30 credit hours
- City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeAir Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate in Applied Science: 61-63 credit hours; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advanced Certificate: 39 credit hours; Air Conditioning Commercial Refrigeration Basic Certificate: 17 credit hours
- Triton CollegeHVAC Installation Technician Certificate: 24 credit hours; HVAC Installation Assistant Certificate: 12 credit hours
HVAC Technician Pay Around Chicago
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (7,210 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Chicago
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Chicago Cost?
Moraine Valley Community College charges the least, $3,822 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Morton College charges $5,502. Tools and books cost extra (Moraine Valley Community College budgets $1,632 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Chicago?
It depends on the credential. At Morton College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA) Degree runs 62 credit hours. 5 of the 8 schools near Chicago also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Chicago?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area earn a median $77,960 a year (BLS, May 2025), 28% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $117,940.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Chicago?
Moraine Valley Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 109 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Oakton College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Chicago?
HVAC Technical Institute, Morton College and Triton College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Chicago?
Yes. HVAC Technical Institute (3 miles), ETI School of Skilled Trades (14 miles) and College of DuPage (20 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
HVAC Programs Near Chicago but Farther Out
- Prairie State College, Chicago Heights22 miles
- Chicago Professional Center, Prospect Heights22 miles
- William Rainey Harper College, Palatine26 miles
- Joliet Junior College, Joliet35 miles
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.