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

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

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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 49m
    $90–440

  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
    $79–103

  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 to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 24m
    $98–216

  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 49m
    $97–497

  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
    7h 50m
    $92–402

  7. Bus via Oshkosh

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Wausau Transitbus bus
    13h 20m
    $88–114

Indianapolis to Wausau by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

United Airlines, Delta, 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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