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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Wausauby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane GRR - CWA
    6h 35m
    $87–422

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rhinelander, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane GRR - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    7h 48m
    $79–419

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    12h 10m

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 17m
    $123–219

  5. Drive 446.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Wausaucar car 446.5 mi
    7h 52m
    $82–118

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    7h 46m
    $122–428

  7. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane AZO - CWA
    8h 11m
    $85–364

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane MKG - CWA
    8h 38m
    $145–385

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    12h 32m
    $102–210

  10. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 46m
    $143–181

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Wausau Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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