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About Wheeling, IL

Wheeling sits 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago in Cook County, accessible via I-294 along its eastern edge and US Route 45 running north-south through town. Dundee Road and Lake-Cook Road provide east-west connections, while I-94 lies minutes away for longer trips to Milwaukee or Detroit. Chicago Executive Airport sits practically next door, and the village's public safety building features a vintage fire truck permanently displayed in its lobby.

Where is Wheeling, IL on the map?

Wheeling, IL is in United States, at 42.131, -87.924 - about 16 km south of Vernon Hills, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Wheeling, IL?

The closest airport to Wheeling, IL is Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 23 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago Midway International Airport.

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