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

Wheeling travel guide

Wheeling Tourism | Wheeling Guide

You're Going to Love Wheeling

With a population of 37.648, Wheeling 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wheeling has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wheeling

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL (583 N Milwaukee Ave) and Saranello's (601 North Milwaukee Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Wheeling

Wheeling in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wheeling in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wheeling in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wheeling, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Wheeling

Plane

When flying to Wheeling, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wheeling include United Airlines, American Airlines and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wheeling, followed by Train. The train journey from Wheeling to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheeling is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 38 km from Wheeling. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheeling, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wheeling takes 290 km and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Wheeling, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wheeling include United Airlines, American Airlines and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wheeling, followed by Train. The train journey from Wheeling to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheeling is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 38 km from Wheeling. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheeling, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wheeling takes 290 km and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Wheeling

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wheeling

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,080 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wheeling

Most booked hotels in Wheeling

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The Westin Chicago North Shore
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 267 reviews)
$162+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1189 reviews)
$99+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 761 reviews)
$90+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2471 reviews)
$115+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2400 reviews)
$81+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.4, 3776 reviews)
$213+
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Renting a car in Wheeling

Renting a car in Wheeling costs $28 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 95% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Wheeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Wheeling is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wheeling costs $28 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 95% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Wheeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Wheeling is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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