The Top Driver Difference
Teaching Driver Intelligence™ to new and experienced drivers since 2003.
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22 Years in Business
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Classes Start 12/1/2025!
Our first classes start 12/1 this year so please select a plan and get started today!
DIAMOND
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$1020
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
12 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
Advanced: In-Vehicle Lesson Scheduling
PLATINUM
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$820
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
10 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
Recommended
GOLD
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$695
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
8 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
No observation lessons required!
SILVER
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$595
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
6 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
6 x 1-Hour Observation Lessons
6-Hour Online Course
Online Course Only
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license. LEARN MORE
$49
Adult Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons Only
Adult in-car behind the wheel lessons are 90 minutes in length.
Road Test Services
In Person Test
The easiest way to complete your road test! Don’t have a car? Use one of ours! LEARN MORE
Adult Remedial Course
Classroom Only
Driver’s license reinstatement is only available to students who complete the approved Driver Remedial Education Course. LEARN MORE
$99
Driving Lessons Only
Behind-The-Wheel Only Packages
Top Driver, Illinois’ largest private driving school, offers flexible lessons for teens, adults, and refresher courses. Proudly serving Downers Grove, IL, we’re dedicated to keeping Illinois roads safe.
Behind the Wheel
6 Hours
Driving Lessons Only
$600
- 6 × 1-hour Behind-The-Wheel lessons
- Best if you finished classroom elsewhere
Behind the Wheel
8 Hours
Driving Lessons Only
$800
- 8 × 1-hour Behind-The-Wheel lessons
- More practice for less-confident drivers
Built For Every Learner
Specialized Program for ADHD
ADHD & Executive Functioning Program
A specialized teen driver education program designed for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences.
- Smaller class sizes and individualized pacing
- Instructors trained in attention & focus strategies
- Extra Behind-The-Wheel time built in
About
About Downers Grove Driving School
Top Driver is IL’s largest private driving school with over 40 classroom locations across the state.
Get the benefit of experienced, expert guidance and flexible scheduling to fit your family’s busy life. Experience our advanced training programs and engaging proprietary curriculum. Our goal is to give you the flexibility to choose the driver education program that best suits your needs: from teen driving lessons to adult online classes and also many refresher driver education online courses. We’re proud to serve the residents of Downers Grove, IL, and are committed to continuing our mission of making Illinois roads safer for many more years to come!
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in 60515, 60516, 60559 and 60561 zip codes! We also pick up at Westmont High School, Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove South High School and Hinsdale South High School.
Approved by the Illinois Secretary of State. Curriculum exceeds the federal NHTSA driver-education standards.
Where We Go
What Areas Does Top Driver in Downers Grove Service
Drawing from 5 surrounding cities and offering pickup at 5 area high schools.
Cities We Serve
Surrounding communities
Free Home Pickup Zips
Behind-The-Wheel
School pickup
- 01 John Hersey High School
- 02 Prospect High School
- 03 Wheeling High School
- 04 St. Viator High School
- 05 Christian Liberty Academy
Visit Us
Visit Top Driver Downers Grove
Top Driver Downers Grove
5101 Washington St, Downers Grove IL 60515
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in
60515, 60516, 60559 and 60561 zip codes! We also pick up at Westmont High School, Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove South High School and Hinsdale South High School.
Comments from the drivers seat
Brady Pettigrew
Mr. Marty was very nice. He talked me through everything I needed to know while behind the wheel. He also knew how to keep both drivers calm at all times.
Gavin Mastalarz
Very helpful and overall great instructor
ashley wright
My driving instructor Marty was super nice and calm during my drive. He talked me through each step to make sure i was comfortable with what i was doing.
Aaron
Very good instructor!!! He teaches you very well and is very nice
Audrey Rediehs
Marty was a fantastic instructor. He was patient and a good teacher.
Steve Cagney
I highly recommend Richard as an instructor for anyone that is nervous about their child starting to drive.
David Carrero
Driver Marty was very clear on all motions and movements.
Collin Kamuda
Marty was a good driving instructor and gave me good tips on how to improve.
Aiden Oskorep
Marty was a great instructor and he explained things very clearly.
Since 2003
Trusted by Thousands of Illinois Drivers Since 2003!
For over 22 years, Top Driver has been committed to keeping our roads safe offering state-certified Driver Education classes for teens and adults across the midwest.
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DOWNERS GROVE FAQs
Frequently asked about Top Driver Downers Grove
Top Driver Downers Grove is at 5101 Washington St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 — in downtown Downers Grove, two blocks from the Main Street Metra station. The location is easy to find from I-355 (about three miles west) and from I-88 (a mile north). Free parking is available in the downtown public lot across from the classroom. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central time.
Top Driver Downers Grove serves students from Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, Lisle, and Darien — the heart of Chicago’s Western Suburbs. The location draws primarily from ZIP codes 60515, 60516, 60559, 60561, and is convenient for families across DuPage County. Whether you live in central Downers Grove, near the Main Street Metra station, or out toward Lisle, Top Driver Downers Grove is within a short drive.
Top Driver Downers Grove serves students from two area high schools: Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School. The location offers Behind-The-Wheel pickup at these schools, so students can be picked up directly from school for their driving lessons rather than coordinating transportation home and then to a separate driving session. Custom pickup arrangements may be available for students attending other area schools — call the central office to ask.
Top Driver Downers Grove offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,020), Platinum ($820), Gold ($695 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($595). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Downers Grove also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
Yes. Top Driver Downers Grove provides complimentary home pickup and dropoff for Behind-The-Wheel sessions for students living in the 60515, 60516, 60559, 60561 ZIP codes. Students outside those ZIP codes can be picked up at Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove South High School where Top Driver runs pickup routes — or meet their instructor at the Top Driver Downers Grove classroom on 5101 Washington St.
Yes. Top Driver is one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, which means eligible teen students who complete a Top Driver teen driver education program can take their official Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor at the Downers Grove location — instead of waiting weeks for an appointment at a Driver Services facility. To qualify for the Cooperative Road Test, students must complete all required Behind-The-Wheel hours, pass an in-vehicle pre-test evaluation, and meet the standard Illinois SoS requirements for permit hold time and supervised practice driving (50 hours, including 10 at night).
Top Driver Downers Grove is staffed by Illinois Secretary of State–licensed driver education instructors with years of experience teaching Western Suburbs teens and adults. Recent students have specifically called out instructors Marty and Richard for their patience, clear communication, and ability to keep new drivers calm during stressful first lessons. Every Top Driver instructor at Downers Grove is trained in the Driver Intelligence™ curriculum and undergoes regular performance evaluations. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams, providing students, parents, and instructors with a record of every Behind-The-Wheel session.
Top Driver Downers Grove offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,020), Platinum ($820), Gold ($695 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($595). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Downers Grove also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
The closest Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility to Top Driver Downers Grove is the Naperville Driver Services facility at 1568 N Aurora Rd in Naperville — approximately eight miles west of the Top Driver classroom. The Naperville facility offers first-time driver’s license issuance, instruction permits, and road test services. Top Driver students who qualify for the Cooperative Road Test program can complete their road test at the Top Driver Downers Grove location instead, avoiding the wait for a Naperville appointment.
Yes. Top Driver Downers Grove is one of the central driving school locations for Chicago’s Western Suburbs. In addition to Downers Grove, the location serves students from Westmont, Woodridge, Lisle, Darien — and draws students from neighboring communities including Lisle, Westmont, Woodridge, and Clarendon Hills. For families in the Western Suburbs who don’t have a Top Driver classroom in their immediate town, the Downers Grove location is typically the closest option. Top Driver also has additional Western Suburbs locations in Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lombard, and Wheaton — see the full location directory to find the closest one.
Top Driver was founded in 2003 and has trained more than 250,000 new drivers from 42 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Top Driver is Illinois’s largest private driving school, with deep roots in the Western Suburbs — many Downers Grove families have had multiple children go through the program over the years.
Top Driver Downers Grove is a state-approved driver education provider, licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. Top Driver is also approved as an Illinois SoS Cooperative Road Test provider — one of a small number of Illinois driving schools authorized to administer the official road test directly. Every Top Driver instructor at Downers Grove is licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State and passes a background check before being cleared to work with students. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams. Top Driver’s curriculum, called Driver Intelligence™, goes beyond Illinois’s minimum requirements — covering hazard prediction, decision-making frameworks, and post-license skill maintenance.
Illinois Teen FAQs
Top Driver Downers Grove is at 5101 Washington St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 — in downtown Downers Grove, two blocks from the Main Street Metra station. The location is easy to find from I-355 (about three miles west) and from I-88 (a mile north). Free parking is available in the downtown public lot across from the classroom. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central time.
Top Driver Downers Grove serves students from Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, Lisle, and Darien — the heart of Chicago’s Western Suburbs. The location draws primarily from ZIP codes 60515, 60516, 60559, 60561, and is convenient for families across DuPage County. Whether you live in central Downers Grove, near the Main Street Metra station, or out toward Lisle, Top Driver Downers Grove is within a short drive.
Top Driver Downers Grove serves students from two area high schools: Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School. The location offers Behind-The-Wheel pickup at these schools, so students can be picked up directly from school for their driving lessons rather than coordinating transportation home and then to a separate driving session. Custom pickup arrangements may be available for students attending other area schools — call the central office to ask.
Top Driver Downers Grove offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,020), Platinum ($820), Gold ($695 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($595). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Downers Grove also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
Yes. Top Driver Downers Grove provides complimentary home pickup and dropoff for Behind-The-Wheel sessions for students living in the 60515, 60516, 60559, 60561 ZIP codes. Students outside those ZIP codes can be picked up at Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove South High School where Top Driver runs pickup routes — or meet their instructor at the Top Driver Downers Grove classroom on 5101 Washington St.
Yes. Top Driver is one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, which means eligible teen students who complete a Top Driver teen driver education program can take their official Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor at the Downers Grove location — instead of waiting weeks for an appointment at a Driver Services facility. To qualify for the Cooperative Road Test, students must complete all required Behind-The-Wheel hours, pass an in-vehicle pre-test evaluation, and meet the standard Illinois SoS requirements for permit hold time and supervised practice driving (50 hours, including 10 at night).
Top Driver Downers Grove is staffed by Illinois Secretary of State–licensed driver education instructors with years of experience teaching Western Suburbs teens and adults. Recent students have specifically called out instructors Marty and Richard for their patience, clear communication, and ability to keep new drivers calm during stressful first lessons. Every Top Driver instructor at Downers Grove is trained in the Driver Intelligence™ curriculum and undergoes regular performance evaluations. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams, providing students, parents, and instructors with a record of every Behind-The-Wheel session.
Illinois Adult FAQs
Top Driver Downers Grove offers Top Driver’s full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,020), Platinum ($820), Gold ($695 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($595). Adult programs include the Illinois 6-Hour Online Adult Drivers Ed Course ($49), Behind-The-Wheel-Only packages ($600 for 6 hours, $800 for 8 hours), and the Adult Remedial Course ($99) for license reinstatement. Top Driver Downers Grove also provides road test service for adult students who don’t have a vehicle to use for the official Illinois SoS road test. The Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders is also available at this location for families who need a tailored teaching approach.
The closest Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility to Top Driver Downers Grove is the Naperville Driver Services facility at 1568 N Aurora Rd in Naperville — approximately eight miles west of the Top Driver classroom. The Naperville facility offers first-time driver’s license issuance, instruction permits, and road test services. Top Driver students who qualify for the Cooperative Road Test program can complete their road test at the Top Driver Downers Grove location instead, avoiding the wait for a Naperville appointment.
Yes. Top Driver Downers Grove is one of the central driving school locations for Chicago’s Western Suburbs. In addition to Downers Grove, the location serves students from Westmont, Woodridge, Lisle, Darien — and draws students from neighboring communities including Lisle, Westmont, Woodridge, and Clarendon Hills. For families in the Western Suburbs who don’t have a Top Driver classroom in their immediate town, the Downers Grove location is typically the closest option. Top Driver also has additional Western Suburbs locations in Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lombard, and Wheaton — see the full location directory to find the closest one.
Top Driver was founded in 2003 and has trained more than 250,000 new drivers from 42 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Top Driver is Illinois’s largest private driving school, with deep roots in the Western Suburbs — many Downers Grove families have had multiple children go through the program over the years.
Top Driver Downers Grove is a state-approved driver education provider, licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. Top Driver is also approved as an Illinois SoS Cooperative Road Test provider — one of a small number of Illinois driving schools authorized to administer the official road test directly. Every Top Driver instructor at Downers Grove is licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State and passes a background check before being cleared to work with students. All training vehicles are equipped with dashcams. Top Driver’s curriculum, called Driver Intelligence™, goes beyond Illinois’s minimum requirements — covering hazard prediction, decision-making frameworks, and post-license skill maintenance.
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