There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) by plane, car, train, bus, rideshare, 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 3m$38–285Fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausau-Marshfield-Airport-CWAcar
4h 26m$54–314Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus Milwaukee
7h 19m$78–115Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield-CWA256.7 mi
4h 38mDrive 256.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA)car 256.7 mi
4h 38m$47–68Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamersbus Milwaukee
7h 30m$65–85Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Lamersbus Milwaukee
7h 50m$66–92
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wausau Lamers via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Chicago and Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) is 233 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA), including transfers.
Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 7h 30m.
Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau/Marshfield Airport (CWA) via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Wausau Lamers in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
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
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Wausau Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- 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
- $13–26
- 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
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Wausau/Marshfield-CWA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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