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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane CMI - CWA
    4h 2m
    $91–380

  2. Drive  382.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Wausaucar car 382.7 mi
    6h 20m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 45m
    $97–128

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 45m
    $155–228

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transitbus bus
    12h 50m
    $77–99

Champaign to Wausau by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Wausau Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 10h 45m.

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