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$194+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWA — CHI
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Wed 7/16
Wed 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$281
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$281
From Wausau Central Wisconsin to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($219 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 8/239:43 amCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/308:00 amORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/9$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/237:00 amCWA - ORD
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Sat 8/305:30 pmORD - CWA
1 stop3h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/9$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/227:00 amCWA - MDW
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Mon 8/259:15 amMDW - CWA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/10$530

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wausau to Chicago that are best for you.

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Wausau

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/23

9:43 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

8:00 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$281

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

5:30 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop3h 28m

$301

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/25

9:15 am-3:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$530

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 10/11

4:15 pm-8:39 am

1 stop16h 24m

$194

WausauChicago

CWA - ORD

CWAORD

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$350

WausauChicago

CWA - MDW

CWAMDW

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 8/1

7:05 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$404

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Deals found on 7/10

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 July 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wausau to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% 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 July 11, 2025.

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

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 July 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wausau to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $281. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $301 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 35% 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: Piedmont Airlines (90%), American Airlines (81%), Qatar Airways( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wausau to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Wausau to Chicago is $164. On average you can expect to pay $765. The most popular route, (Wausau Central Wisconsin - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $321.

  • 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 July 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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