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

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Springfield is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $100 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Wausau to Springfield?

The distance between Wausau and Springfield is 485 miles. The road distance is 399.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wausau to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 44m and costs $95 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Wausau to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wausau to Springfield bus from?

Wausau to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Wausau to Springfield?

The best way to get from Wausau to Springfield is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $470 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Wausau to Springfield bus arrive?

Wausau to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.

Can I drive from Wausau to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Springfield is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Wausau to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Wausau to Springfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Wausau to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
10h 44m
$95–525
Drive 397 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wausau to Springfield397 mi
6h 25m
$73–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
12h 30m
$96–280
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)CWA - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
7h 29m
$184–478
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit , WI to Milwaukee211
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoria
4. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
16h 43m
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)CWA - SPI
3h 59m
$108–465
Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)CWA - PIA
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
7h 29m
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)CWA - BMI
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
6h 36m
$78–352

Wausau to Springfield by bus and train

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10h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.1 mi
Duration: 10h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) once daily.

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