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How to get fromIndianapolis to Wausauby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wausau by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Central Wisconsin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane IND - CWA
    5h 38m
    $85–420

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Milwaukee
    12h 20m
    $76–104

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    13h 9m
    $117–218

  4. Drive 449.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Wausaucar car 449.9 mi
    8h 3m
    $83–119

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Rhinelander, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane IND - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    6h 54m
    $97–477

  6. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane LAF - CWA
    9h 9m
    $95–395

  7. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Quality Inn - Purduebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quality Inn - Purdue to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 15m
    $163–202

Indianapolis to Wausau by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Wausau Transit Center via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Milwaukee Airport in around 12h 20m.

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