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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)planeSPI - CWA
    5h 24m
    $87–375

  2. Drive 394.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Wausaucar394.9 mi
    6h 27m
    $73–105

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    11h 13m
    $88–247

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    12h 45m
    $94–262

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit , WIbus210
    16h 23m

Springfield to Wausau by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 12h 45m.

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