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How to get fromChicago to Marathon Countyby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Marathon County by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    3h 24m
    $60–307

  2. Drive 266.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Marathon Countycar car 266.4 mi
    4h 57m
    $49–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus bus Milwaukee
    7h 28m
    $84–122

  4. Fly to Rhinelander, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane ORD - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Marathon Countycar car
    4h 28m
    $54–313

  5. Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    2. Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Marathon Countycar car
    4h 56m
    $58–319

  6. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus bus Milwaukee
    7h 39m
    $70–91

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Lamersbus bus Milwaukee
    7h 59m
    $73–101

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Marathon County via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Wausau Lamers in around 7h 39m.

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