PDR Training for Chicago Students
Paintless dent repair classes are held in person in Knoxville, Tennessee, and students from Chicago fly in for the two weeks. Two-week classes with no more than four students.
2026 tuition is $6,495. Classes starting January 2027 and later are $8,495.
From Chicago to Our Knoxville Facility
Students from Chicago fly into Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Departure airports in the Chicago area include O'Hare International and Midway. Flight time is about 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on the route.
Nonstop service to Knoxville from Chicago has been available, but schedules and airlines change by season, so check current flights before booking.
The ride from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to our facility is roughly 30 minutes depending on traffic. The facility is at 8525 Walbrook Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923. Flight and drive times are approximate and vary, so confirm current schedules and travel details before you book.
Flying In and Staying in Knoxville
Students flying in from Chicago stay in the Knoxville area for the full two weeks. Students arrange their own lodging and should plan to arrive the day before class.
Class runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, so book travel that gets you to Knoxville the day before your first class and leaves after class ends on the final Friday. Questions before you book travel? Call us at (888) 598-9444.
Questions before you travel? Call us at (888) 598-9444.
What the Two-Week Program Looks Like
Each class is a two-week block of 10 instructional days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Training is hands-on with real panels and vehicles, class size is limited to four students, and no prior experience is required. See the day-by-day breakdown on the program page and upcoming dates on the class schedule.
Students Traveling From the Chicago Area
We welcome students from Chicago and nearby communities, including Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Schaumburg, and Elgin. Every class is held in Knoxville.