Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Wausau Transit Center | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | N Cumberland Ave | Wausau Transit Center | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Wausau Transit Center | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:54 CDT.
Get from Chicago to Wausau
The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 87546 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 148
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Wausau
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Wausau?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Wausau start from PEN 148. The average price for this route is around PEN 192. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Wausau?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Wausau is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 380 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Wausau route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Wausau?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Wausau at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 07:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Wausau?
A bus journey from Chicago to Wausau produces an estimated 9.478525 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Wausau was searched and found on 30 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 130To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Wausau as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 130 to PEN 180 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Wausau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 144, which is on 2026-05-06.
