What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $65 - $300.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Wausau?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Wausau is 277 miles. The road distance is 230.4 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Wausau without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau without a car is to train and bus via Des Plaines which takes 9h 45m and costs $80 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Wausau is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Crystal Lake to Wausau.

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 36+ hotels available in Wausau.

Crystal Lake to Wausau - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Wausau by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
4h 2m
$66–300
Drive 229.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Wausaucar 229.1 mi
4h 8m
$42–61
Train, bus via Des Plaines
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus
9h 45m
$80–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus
9h 53m
$61–115
Train, bus via Oshkosh
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
4. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Wausau Transitbus
10h 45m
$89–102

Crystal Lake to Wausau by train and bus

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9h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Wausau. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), then take the taxi to Wausau. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Wausau Transit Center via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Mitchell Airport, and Milwaukee Airport in around 9h 45m.

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