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How to get fromChicago to Eau Claireby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Eau Claire by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    4h 23m
    $42–275

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Madison
    7h 25m
    $66–109

  3. Drive  317.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Eau Clairecar car 317.2 mi
    5h 11m
    $58–84

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 43m
    $262–794

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 32m
    $106–534

  6. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Madison
    7h 30m
    $66–98

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 49m
    $80–146

Chicago to Eau Claire by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 7h 25m.

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