What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Wausau?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Wausau is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Wausau?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Wausau?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Wausau. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Lansing to Wausau?

The distance between Lansing and Wausau is 310 miles. The road distance is 488 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Wausau without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Wausau without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 14h 5m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Wausau?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lansing to Wausau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Wausau bus from?

Lansing to Wausau bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Wausau?

The best way to get from Lansing to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Lansing to Wausau bus arrive?

Lansing to Wausau bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Wausau?

Wausau is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 3:04 AM in Lansing and 2:04 AM in Wausau.

Can I drive from Lansing to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Wausau is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Lansing to Wausau.

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 36+ hotels available in Wausau.

Lansing to Wausau - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane LAN - CWA
4h 54m
$113–526
Drive 485.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Wausaucar 485.2 mi
8h 31m
$89–128
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
14h 5m
$118–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
14h 5m
$108–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Appleton Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus
16h 48m
$89–153

Lansing to Wausau by bus and foot

1Weekly Services

14h 5mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Wausau.

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Distance: 308.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Wausau Transit Center via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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