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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Wausau by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane GRR - CWA
    7h 11m
    $77–362

  2. Train, bus

    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
    $111–227

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 37m
    $98–130

  4. Drive  446.5 mi

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

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 44m
    $112–419

  6. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane AZO - CWA
    9h 47m
    $85–384

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    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
    4h 37m
    $155–455

  8. 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 Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transitbus bus
    13h 17m
    $98–127

Grand Rapids to Wausau by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Wausau Transit Center via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 12h 37m.

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