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How to get fromWausau to Springfieldby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak) or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wausau to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    10h 44m
    $89–250

  2. Drive 397 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wausau to Springfieldcar397 mi
    6h 25m
    $73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    12h 45m
    $91–270

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeCWA - SPI
    6h 41m
    $108–505

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit , WI to Milwaukeebus211
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus
    4. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    16h 43m

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeCWA - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 30m
    $184–498

Wausau to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.

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