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

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Elgin is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Wausau to Elgin?

The distance between Wausau and Elgin is 259 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wausau to Elgin without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $80 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Wausau to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wausau to Elgin bus from?

Wausau to Elgin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wausau Transit Center station.

Where does the Wausau to Elgin bus arrive?

Wausau to Elgin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Wausau to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Elgin is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Wausau to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 140+ hotels available in Elgin.

Wausau to Elgin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wausau to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CWA - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
3h 14m
$58–267
Drive 245.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wausau to Elgincar 245.7 mi
4h
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
8h 24m
$82–95
Drive to Rhinelander, fly, bus
1. Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RHI - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
4h 10m
$49–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
8h 57m
$52–95
Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
8h 59m
$78–92
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
9h 2m
$72–111

Wausau to Elgin by bus and subway

21Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 8h 24m.

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