"I am in the southwest suburbs around Naperville but I would be willing to travel the suburbs to get a plane"


Based on your location I would advise trying to rent out of Clow Airport in Bolingbrook. They have a flying club where you have to pay a very small monthly fee, like $30 or $40 a month, but the rentals are the best in the area, and their planes are in top shape. I know that someone also posted this idea previous to me and also recommended flying out of DPA (Dupage). I can't say anything one way or the other about DPA because I have not flown there, but I am pretty sure that they are a little more costly. The great thing about Clow is that you can rent most of their aircraft and pay by the Tach rather than the hobbs. This means you pay much less for taxi and engine warm up time. And as I said the rates are pretty much the best in the Chicago area. It's also a fun little airport to fly in and out of. A good place to train out of, in my opinion. Good luck.