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$188+ Cheap flights from Wausau (CWA) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWA — CHI
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wausau to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wausau (CWA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$188
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$710
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Cheapest flights from Wausau to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wausau to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:57 amCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/210:20 pmORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:15 pmCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/188:15 amORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/314:08 pmCWA - ORD
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sun 11/28:57 amORD - CWA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/29$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:08 pmCWA - ORD
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sat 10/187:10 amORD - CWA
2 stops8h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/29$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/24:18 pmCWA - ORD
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Sat 10/45:15 pmORD - CWA
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/30$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:00 amCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:39 pmORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:15 pmCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/168:15 amORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:08 pmCWA - ORD
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sun 10/128:57 amORD - CWA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/30$619
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:03 amCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/154:36 pmORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$725
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:00 amCWA - MDW
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sun 10/129:20 amMDW - CWA
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 9/30$813

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wausau to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wausau to Chicago that are best for you.

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WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 3/7

4:15 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

12:15 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop3h 14m

$301

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 10/31

9:57 am-11:23 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

10:20 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$302

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 10/31

4:08 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

8:57 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$410

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Tue 10/14

4:08 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

8:57 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$464

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 10/15

6:15 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

8:15 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$500

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 10/15

6:03 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

4:36 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$725

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

10:20 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$743

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 11/19

4:22 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

3:52 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$859

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 10/29

4:08 pm-8:30 am

1 stop16h 22m

$217

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$217

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Compare providers for flights from Wausau to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wausau to Chicago in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wausau-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wausau-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wausau-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wausau-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wausau-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Wausau to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wausau to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wausau to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wausau to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Wausau to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Wausau to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wausau to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Wausau to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Wausau to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

The most flights from CWA to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wausau to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated September 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Wausau to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wausau to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA), located 12.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wausau to Chicago. 1 airline have flights from Central Wisconsin to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wausau Central Wisconsin to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Wausau to Chicago?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Wausau to Chicago in about 1h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. Wausau and Chicago are separated by a distance of 212 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wausau to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $281. American Airlines is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wausau to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Wausau, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (83%), American Airlines (72%), Envoy Air( 72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Wausau to Chicago is $190. On average you can expect to pay $805. The most popular route, (Wausau Central Wisconsin - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $301.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wausau to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wausau to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wausau to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wausau to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wausau to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wausau to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Wausau to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Wausau to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wausau to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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