The Top Driver Difference
Teaching Driver Intelligence™ to new and experienced drivers since 2003.
Find the right Driver Ed program in Bourbonnais
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
$1010
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
$810
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
10 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
GOLD
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$685
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
8 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
No observation lessons required!
SILVER
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$585
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
In-Person Drives
Adult in-car behind the wheel lessons are 90 minutes in length.
$65
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
In Person Classroom
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 Bourbonnais, 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 Bourbonnais Driving School
Top Driver is IL’s largest private driving school with over 40 classroom locations. We take pride in 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 take pride in serving the residents of Bourbonnais, IL, and look forward to continuing this important work of keeping Illinois roads safe for many more years to come!
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in 60901, 60914, 60915 and 60950 zip codes! We also pick up at Faith Baptist Academy, Grace Christian Academy, Bradley-Bourbonnais High School and Manteno 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 Bourbonnais Service
Drawing from 7 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 Bourbonnais
Top Driver Bourbonnais
912 N. Convent, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for students in:
60901.60914. 60915 and 60950 zip codes.
Comments from the drivers seat
Since 2003
A Trusted Illinois Driving School 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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Bourbonnais, IL
Classroom, Online and In-Car Training offered at our new premium location.
BOURBONNAIS FAQs
Frequently asked about Top Driver Bourbonnais
Enroll in an Approved Driver Education Course Teens must be at least 15 years old to start. Sign up for a state-approved course, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
A hard copy certificate of completion is not mandatory. Prior to visiting a Secretary of State Facility to apply for a driver’s license, completion of driver education must be updated/posted to the applicant’s driving record.
Students should check their eligibility to apply for a driver’s license on the Driver’s Education Course Completion checker tool.
Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 9 months from the date of issue. Additional requirements can be viewed on the Secretary of State Facility Checklist.
The permit application is provided on the first day of class (and not before).
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license, if the person has not previously held a driver’s license or successfully completed the classroom portion of a traditional driver education course.
Top Driver offers adult training programs starting at $49 with the 6-hour online driving course. For pricing details on behind the wheel lessons and road test services, please call us at 1 (800) 374-8373.
To be eligible for in-car training, students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Illinois Instruction Permit, Illinois Driver’s License, or a Driver’s License issued by your country of origin (International Driver’s Licenses are not accepted in Illinois). Students from out of the country may drive on their country of origin license for no more than 90 days after entering the country.
If you do not currently have a permit, we recommend taking our 6-hour online course to prepare for the Written Permit Exam at the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
No, adults (18+) in Illinois are not required to take driving lessons to get a license. While it’s highly recommended for safety and skill development, it’s not a legal mandate for licensing at that age.
To take a road test with the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) as an adult over 18, you’ll need:
- . Identification: An acceptable form of identification, such as a U.S. passport, Illinois Identification Card, or credit card
- . Proof of birth: A birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Illinois Identification Card
- . Proof of Social Security number: Documentation that shows your Social Security number
- . Proof of residency: Two documents that show you are an Illinois resident, such as bank statements, utility bills, or education transcripts
- . Proof of vehicle insurance: A liability insurance card
- . Payment: The appropriate fee for the road test, which can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or traveler’s check
- . Learner’s permit or driver’s license: A valid learner’s permit or driver’s license
For the most up to date information, please visit IL SOS (https://www.ilsos.gov/)
Illinois Teen FAQs
Enroll in an Approved Driver Education Course Teens must be at least 15 years old to start. Sign up for a state-approved course, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
A hard copy certificate of completion is not mandatory. Prior to visiting a Secretary of State Facility to apply for a driver’s license, completion of driver education must be updated/posted to the applicant’s driving record.
Students should check their eligibility to apply for a driver’s license on the Driver’s Education Course Completion checker tool.
Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 9 months from the date of issue. Additional requirements can be viewed on the Secretary of State Facility Checklist.
The permit application is provided on the first day of class (and not before).
Illinois Adult FAQs
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license, if the person has not previously held a driver’s license or successfully completed the classroom portion of a traditional driver education course.
Top Driver offers adult training programs starting at $49 with the 6-hour online driving course. For pricing details on behind the wheel lessons and road test services, please call us at 1 (800) 374-8373.
To be eligible for in-car training, students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Illinois Instruction Permit, Illinois Driver’s License, or a Driver’s License issued by your country of origin (International Driver’s Licenses are not accepted in Illinois). Students from out of the country may drive on their country of origin license for no more than 90 days after entering the country.
If you do not currently have a permit, we recommend taking our 6-hour online course to prepare for the Written Permit Exam at the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
No, adults (18+) in Illinois are not required to take driving lessons to get a license. While it’s highly recommended for safety and skill development, it’s not a legal mandate for licensing at that age.
To take a road test with the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) as an adult over 18, you’ll need:
- . Identification: An acceptable form of identification, such as a U.S. passport, Illinois Identification Card, or credit card
- . Proof of birth: A birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Illinois Identification Card
- . Proof of Social Security number: Documentation that shows your Social Security number
- . Proof of residency: Two documents that show you are an Illinois resident, such as bank statements, utility bills, or education transcripts
- . Proof of vehicle insurance: A liability insurance card
- . Payment: The appropriate fee for the road test, which can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or traveler’s check
- . Learner’s permit or driver’s license: A valid learner’s permit or driver’s license
For the most up to date information, please visit IL SOS (https://www.ilsos.gov/)
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Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
1. Where is Top Driver Bourbonnais located?
Top Driver Bourbonnais is at 912 N Convent St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 — near downtown Bourbonnais, just north of Olivet Nazarene University. The location is easy to find from I-57 (one mile east) and from Route 50 (a few blocks east). Free parking is available in the free parking lot in front of the classroom. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central time.
2. What areas does Top Driver Bourbonnais serve?
Top Driver Bourbonnais serves students from Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Bradley, Manteno, and Momence — the heart of Chicago's Kankakee River Valley. The location draws primarily from ZIP codes 60901, 60914, 60915, 60950, and is convenient for families across Kankakee County. Whether you live in central Bourbonnais, near the Olivet campus, or out toward Manteno, Top Driver Bourbonnais is within a short drive.
3. Which high schools does Top Driver Bourbonnais work with?
Top Driver Bourbonnais serves students from two area high schools: Bishop McNamara Catholic High School and Bradley-Bourbonnais Community 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.
4. What teen and adult programs does Top Driver Bourbonnais offer?
Top Driver Bourbonnais offers Top Driver's full slate of Illinois programs. Teen driver education is available in four package tiers: Diamond ($1,010), Platinum ($810), Gold ($685 — the most popular tier), and Silver ($585). 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 Bourbonnais 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.
5. Does Top Driver Bourbonnais offer free home pickup and dropoff?
Yes. Top Driver Bourbonnais provides complimentary home pickup and dropoff for Behind-The-Wheel sessions for students living in the 60901, 60914, 60915, 60950 ZIP codes. Students outside those ZIP codes can be picked up at Bishop McNamara Catholic High School, Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School where Top Driver runs pickup routes — or meet their instructor at the Top Driver Bourbonnais classroom on 912 N Convent St.
6. Can teens take their road test at Top Driver Bourbonnais through the Illinois Cooperative Road Test program?
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 Bourbonnais 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).
7. Who teaches at Top Driver Bourbonnais?
Top Driver Bourbonnais is staffed by Illinois Secretary of State–licensed driver education instructors with years of experience teaching Kankakee River Valley 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 Bourbonnais 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.
8. Where is the closest Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility to Top Driver Bourbonnais?
The closest Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility to Top Driver Bourbonnais is the Bradley Driver Services facility at 650 W Broadway in Bradley — approximately two miles east of the Top Driver classroom. The Bradley 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 Bourbonnais location instead, avoiding the wait for a Bradley appointment.
9. Does Top Driver Bourbonnais serve students from the Kankakee River Valley of Chicago?
Yes. Top Driver Bourbonnais is one of the central driving school locations for Chicago's Kankakee River Valley. In addition to Bourbonnais, the location serves students from Kankakee, Bradley, Manteno, Momence — and draws students from neighboring communities including Manteno, Momence, Limestone, and Grant Park. For families in the Kankakee River Valley who don't have a Top Driver classroom in their immediate town, the Bourbonnais location is typically the closest option. Top Driver also has additional Kankakee River Valley locations in Joliet, New Lenox, and Bolingbrook — see the full location directory to find the closest one.
10. How long has Top Driver been serving Bourbonnais?
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 Kankakee River Valley — many Bourbonnais families have had multiple children go through the program over the years.
11. What credentials and approvals does Top Driver Bourbonnais have?
Top Driver Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais 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.
12. How do I enroll my teen at Top Driver Bourbonnais?
Enroll online by selecting your program package on the Top Driver enrollment portal, or call (800) 374-8373 to speak with the Bourbonnais office. We'll match your teen to an upcoming classroom cohort and schedule the first Behind-The-Wheel session at your preferred pace.
About Top Driver
The Midwest's largest private driving school, since 2003.
Top Driver is a private driver education provider founded in 2003, teaching teens and adults from 43 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin. More than 250,000 new drivers have trained with our Driver Intelligence™ curriculum, which exceeds state minimums, and our 300+ state-licensed instructors. We are one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, so eligible teens can take their official Illinois Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor.
- 2003Founded
- 250,000+Drivers trained
- 43Classrooms
- 300+Instructors
Teens (15+)AdultsStudents with ADHD / executive function differences
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