How to get from Manhattan to Wheeling by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Manhattan to Wheeling in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Manhattan station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Metra station to Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 626
626
Walk to Wheeling
Leaves from Manhattan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manhattan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #802| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    81 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2105| Deerfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake-Cook
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Metra
    ID 1444
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 1467
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wheeling
    Walk to
    Wheeling
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SWS, UP-NW and 234

To get from Manhattan to Wheeling in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Manhattan station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Wheeling
Leaves from Manhattan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manhattan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #802| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #617| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd
    ID 37537
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling
    Walk to
    Wheeling
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Wheeling

The distance between Manhattan, Chicago and Wheeling, Chicago is approximately 69.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Wheeling by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wheeling, Chicago

Wheeling is located at Wheeling, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dundee Ave & Wheeling Ave.

Train stations close to Wheeling:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Wheeling:

  • Dundee Ave & Wheeling Ave
  • Dundee/Wheeling
  • Dundee/1st

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SWS, UP-NW and 234

To get from Manhattan to Wheeling in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Manhattan station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Wheeling
Leaves from Manhattan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manhattan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #802| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #617| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd
    ID 37537
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling
    Walk to
    Wheeling
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Wheeling?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 626.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Wheeling?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 234.

  • Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Wheeling in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Manhattan to Wheeling in Chicago?

    The SWS train line goes from #802| Chicago Union Station station near Manhattan to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Wheeling station near Wheeling in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Wheeling in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Wheeling in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Manhattan to get to Wheeling in Chicago?

    Get on the SWS train from the #802| Chicago Union Station station near Manhattan in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Manhattan and Wheeling in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Wheeling stop, which is closest to Wheeling in Chicago.

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