Next departures to Chicago
One passenger / one way
- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 29 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 29 atDestination city: WausauDestination location: Wausau Transit Center
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 29 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 29 atDestination city: WausauDestination location: Wausau Transit Center
Train Chicago to Wausau: Trip Overview
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Based on 3651 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $64.00
Chicago to Wausau Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 8:25AM - 11:05AM |
Minimum Price | $65 |
Average Ticket Price | $70 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 6h40m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 8h50m |
Distance | 235 miles (378 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Wausau
The average train ticket price from Chicago to Wausau is $70. The best way to find train tickets from Chicago to Wausau is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Chicago and Wausau is around 8h 50m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 237 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Chicago to Wausau can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Wausau by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Chicago to Wausau, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Wausau is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Wausau you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Wausau compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Wausau while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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