Introduction
What to do
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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wheeling in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 44m.

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.

Plane

When flying to Wheeling, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 44m.

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.

Airports near Wheeling

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wheeling

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,639 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,088 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,032 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,790 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,526 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,473 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,693 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wheeling

Most booked hotels in Wheeling

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Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1269 reviews)
$226+
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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 594 reviews)
$193+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1300 reviews)
$122+
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The Westin Chicago North Shore
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 274 reviews)
$172+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2562 reviews)
$150+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, 3801 reviews)
$241+
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Renting a car in Wheeling

Renting a car in Wheeling costs $55 per day, on average, or $275 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Wheeling is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wheeling costs $55 per day, on average, or $275 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Wheeling is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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