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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)planeSPI - CWA
    5h 38m
    $87–365

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0150S
    11h 13m
    $71–353

  3. Drive 394.9 mi

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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0150S
    12h 15m
    $81–159

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    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, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wausau Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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