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$164+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWA — CHI
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
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Cheap flight deals from Wausau to Chicago

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 April 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/282:35 pm
CWA
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ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 5/318:05 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2110:45 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 7/38:50 am
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:45 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/234:30 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:55 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 7/268:50 am
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/112:35 pm
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 7/412:40 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 8/257:00 am
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Tue 9/229:30 am
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 8/257:00 am
CWA
-
ORD
2 stops5h 39m
Delta
Sat 9/267:10 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/146:32 pm
CWA
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ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Sat 5/164:40 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 pm
CWA
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ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:30 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 pm
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 9/248:45 am
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/257:00 am
CWA
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MDW
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Sat 5/29:46 am
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/266:58 am
CWA
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MDW
1 stop6h 21m
Delta
Sun 5/319:23 am
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$433

Find 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 April 1, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)
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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 April 1, 2026.
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

Thu 6/11

6:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

12:40 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$364

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 4/29

2:13 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

4:40 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$409

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Thu 8/27

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

4:30 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$419

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

9:46 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$429

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Thu 6/11

6:52 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

7:01 am-3:50 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$438

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:50 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$444

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 8/28

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop3h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

9:30 am-3:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$467

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Thu 5/14

6:58 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/16

9:23 am-3:52 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$512

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 7/24

6:52 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/26

9:49 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$568

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 6/17

6:52 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/21

9:54 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$594

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wausau to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Wausau to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 April 1, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Wausau to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Wausau to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Wausau to Chicago in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 02m. 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.

  • 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: Envoy Air (75%), American Airlines (74%), Qatar Airways( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Wausau to Chicago is $248. On average you can expect to pay $404. The most popular route, (Wausau Central Wisconsin - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $239.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wausau to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Wausau to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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

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American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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