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How to get fromWheeling to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Wheeling to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 36m
    $106–449

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h
    $104–428

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 27m
    $1,205–1,906

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $409–635

  5. Drive  2,001.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wheeling to Los Angelescar car 2,001.8 mi
    31h 44m
    $343–495

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 27m
    $174–669

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    6h 54m
    $106–337

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    6h 43m
    $136–388

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 57m
    $169–766

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 13m
    $154–504

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 14m
    $167–725

Wheeling to California by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Wheeling, IL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wheeling to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 27m.

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