Bus Wausau, WI to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Wausau, WI to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$45

tomorrow

$53

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

Thursday

$44

Friday

$51

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	6h 55m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	9:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/20/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Wausau, WI to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Wausau, WI
  Transit Center
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/20/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	6h 55m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	9:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	6h 55m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	9:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	2:45 PM	Wausau, WI	Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transit Center, Wausau, WI (USA) at 7/24/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago is $38 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 1 times every day by bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Wausau, WI to Chicago starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus	$38
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:45 PM
Latest Bus	2:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	235.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Wausau, WI to Chicago

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Wausau, WI for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

$53

Monday 07/20

$53

Tuesday 07/21

$42

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$44

Friday 07/24

$51

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$49

Monday 07/27

$47

Tuesday 07/28

$38

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$43

Saturday 08/01

$55

Sunday 08/02

$42

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$52

Wednesday 08/05

$52

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$44

Sunday 08/09

$42

Monday 08/10

$51

Tuesday 08/11

$40

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$49

Friday 08/14

$42

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Wausau, WI to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Wausau, WI to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Wausau, WI to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Wausau, WI and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Wausau, WI and Chicago.

Transit Center

Jefferson St 555

Wausau Lamers, WI

Trailwood Ln 2415

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Wausau, WI to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Wausau, WI to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Wausau, WI to Chicago bus

How much does a Wausau, WI Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 6h 55m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Wausau, WI to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Wausau, WI to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Wausau, WI to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Wausau, WI to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Wausau, WI starts at 2:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Wausau, WI for Chicago starts at 2:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Wausau, WI Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau, WI and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Wausau, WI and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Wausau, WI to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Wausau, WI Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Wausau, WI Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Wausau, WI to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Wausau, WI to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Wausau, WI and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Wausau, WI and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!