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How to get fromWausau to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wausau to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 5m
    $61–280

  2. Drive  229.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wausau to Crystal Lakecar car 229.5 mi
    4h 8m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 39m
    $64–112

  4. Drive to Rhinelander, fly, train

    1. Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car car
    2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RHI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 43m
    $67–317

  5. Bus to Green Bay, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 46m
    $87–321

  6. Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit to Appletonbus bus
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 5m
    $75–286

  7. Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 9m
    $81–95

Wausau to Crystal Lake by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Wausau to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Crystal Lake via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 39m.

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