There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Medford by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Medfordtaxi
4h 19m$108–365Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Medfordcar
4h 45m$56–314Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Abbotsford WIbus Greyhound US0150S
8h 22m$86–159Drive 308.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Medfordcar 308.7 mi
5h 52m$57–82Fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Medfordcar
4h 53m$56–314Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Abbotsford WIbus Greyhound US0150S
8h 28m$76–127
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Medford is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Medford is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Medford. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Abbotsford WI via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Chicago and Medford is 286 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Medford without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chicago to Medford, including transfers.
Chicago to Medford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Medford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Abbotsford WI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Medford is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Chicago to Medford.
There are six+ hotels available in Medford.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Medford, WI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Abbotsford WI 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Abbotsford WI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Abbotsford WI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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