Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wheaton travel guide

Wheaton Tourism | Wheaton Guide

You're Going to Love Wheaton

With a population of 52 894, Wheaton is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wheaton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wheaton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gia Mia - Wheaton (106 N Hale St) and Wok n Fire - Wheaton (120 E Liberty Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wheaton

Wheaton in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wheaton in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wheaton

Plane

When flying to Wheaton, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wheaton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Wheaton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wheaton. The train journey from Wheaton to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheaton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 40 km from Wheaton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheaton, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Wheaton takes 217 km and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

When flying to Wheaton, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wheaton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Wheaton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wheaton. The train journey from Wheaton to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheaton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 40 km from Wheaton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheaton, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Wheaton takes 217 km and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Wheaton

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wheaton

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,984 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,418 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wheaton

Most booked hotels in Wheaton

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$184+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$159+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2312 reviews)
$123+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2295 reviews)
$125+
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Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - O'Hare
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2143 reviews)
$54+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, 3625 reviews)
$231+
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Renting a car in Wheaton

Renting a car in Wheaton costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Wheaton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wheaton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Wheaton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wheaton costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Wheaton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wheaton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Wheaton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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