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How to get fromJoliet to Wausauby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Wausau by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    4h 38m
    $66–300

  2. Drive  286.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Wausaucar car 286.2 mi
    5h 5m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 30m
    $90–126

  4. Train, bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 25m
    $83–95

  5. Train, bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transitbus bus
    10h 25m
    $59–72

Joliet to Wausau by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Wausau. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), then take the taxi to Wausau. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Wausau Transit Center via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 9h 30m.

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