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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Wausau by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    3h 18m
    $60–293
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    7h 25m
    $45–95
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 59m
    $62–166
  4. Drive 270.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wausaucar car 270.9 mi
    4h 53m
    $50–72
  5. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit , WIbus bus 210
    8h
    $58–165

Chicago to Wausau by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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