Trains from Chicago, IL to Wausau, WI

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Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Wausau
    Destination location: Wausau Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $65
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Wausau
    Destination location: Wausau Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $71
Train Chicago to Wausau: Trip Overview

Train Chicago to Wausau: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average train trip duration8h 50m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:25 AM
Distance235 miles (378 km)
Latest train departure11:05 AM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Chicago to Wausau Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures8:25AM - 11:05AM
Minimum Price$65
Average Ticket Price$70
Minimum Trip Duration6h40m
Average Train Trip Duration8h50m
Distance235 miles (378 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

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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