There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rib Mountain by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
3h 14m$56–287Drive 266.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Rib Mountaincar 266.2 mi
4h 47m$49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus Lab 210
7h 21m$103–137Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Rib Mountaincar
4h 57m$54–301Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus Lab 210
7h 32m$70–88Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus Lab 210
7h 57m$70–85
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rib Mountain is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rib Mountain is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rib Mountain. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wausau Lamers via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Chicago and Rib Mountain is 243 miles. The road distance is 267.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rib Mountain without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chicago to Rib Mountain, including transfers.
Chicago to Rib Mountain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rib Mountain is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 7h 32m.
Chicago to Rib Mountain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rib Mountain is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chicago to Rib Mountain.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rib Mountain, WI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rib Mountain via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Wausau Lamers in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–42
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–42
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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