What is the travel distance from Wausau to Chicago?

Wausau and Chicago are 382 km (237 miles) apart.

Bus Wausau to Chicago from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wausau to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:05pm	Wausau Transit Center	7h 59m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
		7:45am	Wausau Transit Center	8h 59m	4:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:59 PM CST.

Get from Wausau to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

360 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Megabus

3.5/5411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wausau to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Wausau to Chicago?
Wausau and Chicago are 382 km (237 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$88

11-17

$94

Today

$88

11-19

$88

11-20

$88

11-21

$109

11-22

$104

11-23

$104

The cheapest trip from Wausau to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $88

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wausau to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $88 to $121 for a bus ticket from Wausau to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-19.