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How to get fromColumbus to Wheelingby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Wheeling by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from O'Hare Transfer to Wheelingtrain train
    5h 6m
    $556–963

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wheelingtrain train Ncs
    9h 30m
    $59–95

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wheelingtrain train Ncs
    10h 19m
    $95–195

  4. Drive 335 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Wheelingcar car 335 mi
    6h 49m
    $62–89

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wheelingtrain train
    5h 40m
    $68–404

Columbus to Wheeling by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Wheeling. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to O'Hare Transfer, then take the train to Wheeling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Wheeling via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 30m.

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