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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wausau by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane IND - CWA
    5h 35m
    $90–450

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus 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
    $82–111

  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
    $192–284

  4. Drive  449.9 mi

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

  5. Fly to Rhinelander, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane IND - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    7h 4m
    $97–497

  6. Bus via West Lafayette

    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 Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transitbus bus
    15h 35m
    $162–200

Indianapolis to Wausau by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United 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 Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 12h.

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