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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    11h 38m
    $106–217

  2. Drive 394.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Wausaucar car 394.9 mi
    6h 32m
    $73–105

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane SPI - CWA
    9h 31m
    $87–365

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    12h 25m
    $79–151

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 3m
    $147–185

Springfield to Wausau by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wausau Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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