There are 5 ways to get from Wausau to Lake Michigan by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CWA - ORD
2h 29m$61–283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukeebus Wasau / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
7h 59m$49–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukeebus Wasau / ...
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 46m$58–107Drive 272.4 mi
- Drive from Wausau to Chicagocar 272.4 mi
4h 52m$50–72Bus via O'Hare
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Airportbus Wasau / ...
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
9h 8m$78–92
Wausau to Lake Michigan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Wausau to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Wausau and Lake Michigan is 248 miles. The road distance is 274 miles.
The best way to get from Wausau to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Wausau to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Wausau to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Wausau Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Wausau to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 59m.
Wausau to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Wausau. It is currently 11:20 PM in Wausau and 12:20 AM in Lake Michigan.
What companies run services between Wausau, WI, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Jackson & Wabash via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $39–44
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Lake Michigan is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Wausau to Lake Michigan.