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How to get fromWausau to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Wausau to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CWA - SPI
    4h 8m
    $98–415

  2. Drive 397 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wausau to Springfieldcar car 397 mi
    6h 29m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 59m
    $108–220

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CWA - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $184–478

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    12h
    $78–150

  6. Bus 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 bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    16h 13m
    $146–186

Wausau to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h.

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