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Chicago to Wausau buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Wausau takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Wausau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration
304 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago to Wausau bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Wausau. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:00 AM which arrives into Wausau at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA7h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA7h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA7h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA7h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA7h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA7h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USALamers Bus Lines9h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Wausau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 303.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 7h 20m.

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