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$220+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWA — CHI
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 1, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/136:55 am
CWA
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MDW
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Sat 10/1712:28 pm
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop3h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/166:55 am
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Sat 10/179:59 am
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 9/94:20 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Wed 9/168:55 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/146:55 am
CWA
-
MDW
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Mon 10/199:59 am
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/146:55 am
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Mon 10/1912:33 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop3h 16m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 11/146:00 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 11/1712:45 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 7/104:25 pm
CWA
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ORD
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Tue 7/143:55 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 6/277:00 am
CWA
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MDW
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Sat 7/49:54 am
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 6/26$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 6/274:30 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Sat 7/411:15 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 6/26$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 9/44:24 pm
CWA
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ORD
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Sat 9/53:00 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Fri 8/214:24 pm
CWA
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ORD
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Sun 8/238:28 am
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop12h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 10/24:20 pm
CWA
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ORD
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Sun 10/115:20 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop3h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/26$389

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 July 1, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$220
(American 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 July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wausau to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Tue 10/13

6:55 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/17

12:28 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$259
Quickest round-trip

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 11/14

3:00 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

12:45 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$324

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Tue 10/13

4:42 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

11:00 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$379

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Tue 10/13

6:55 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

9:59 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$389

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Thu 10/15

6:55 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

12:33 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop3h 16m

$389

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Thu 10/15

6:55 am-12:48 pm

2 stops5h 53m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

12:28 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$469

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 10/14

6:55 am-12:48 pm

2 stops5h 53m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

12:28 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$469

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Mon 10/19

4:15 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop3h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

5:20 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$487

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 9/4

4:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

6:59 am-3:42 pm

2 stops8h 43m

$529

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/15

4:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

5:57 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop3h 22m

$554

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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 July.
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.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 July 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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Wausau to Chicago in about 1h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 26m. 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: Qatar Airways (84%), American Airlines (82%), Envoy Air( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Wausau to Chicago is $258. On average you can expect to pay $462. The most popular route, (Wausau Central Wisconsin - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $259.

  • 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.

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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 July 1, 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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