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How to get fromCincinnati to Wheelingby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Wheeling by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    4h 57m
    $156–862

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    8h 39m
    $49–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wheelingtrain train Ncs
    12h 1m
    $118–256

  4. Drive  311 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Wheelingcar car 311 mi
    5h 36m
    $57–82

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    5h 4m
    $55–333

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wheelingtrain train
    5h 31m
    $158–372

  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wheelingtrain train
    5h 49m
    $85–439

Cincinnati to Wheeling by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Wheeling, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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