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How to get fromWausau to Jolietby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wausau to Joliet 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 19m
    $61–270

  2. Drive to Rhinelander, fly, train

    cheapest
    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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 15m
    $52–267

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 56m
    $55–103

  4. Drive 286.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wausau to Jolietcar car 286.8 mi
    5h 6m
    $53–76

  5. 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 22m
    $75–297

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    8h 59m
    $79–158

  7. Bus, train via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 4m
    $74–130

Wausau to Joliet by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Wausau to Joliet. 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 LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Joliet via Chicago Bus Station, UIC-Halsted, LaSalle, and LaSalle Street in around 8h 56m.

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