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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
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 38m
    $100–211

  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
    8h 45m
    $87–385

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 45m
    $76–126

  5. Bus via Peoria

    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
    $140–177

Springfield to Wausau by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wausau Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 12h 45m.

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