What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Wausau?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Wausau is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Wausau?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Wausau is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Wausau?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Joliet to Wausau?

The distance between Joliet and Wausau is 289 miles. The road distance is 287.9 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Wausau without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Wausau without a car is to train and bus via Milwaukee which takes 9h 25m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Wausau?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Joliet to Wausau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Wausau bus from?

Joliet to Wausau bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station.

Where does the Joliet to Wausau bus arrive?

Joliet to Wausau bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Downers Grove Metra station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Wausau is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Joliet to Wausau.

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 36+ hotels available in Wausau.

Joliet to Wausau - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
4h 37m
$66–310
Drive 286.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joliet to Wausaucar 286.2 mi
5h 5m
$53–76
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus
9h 25m
$62–126
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus
10h 33m
$60–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus 834
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus
11h 50m
$75–109

Joliet to Wausau by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Wausau Transit Center via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Milwaukee in around 11h 50m.

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