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$234+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wausau (CWA)

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CWA
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Wausau

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Wausau
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Wausau. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/49:54 am
MDW
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CWA
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Sat 7/117:00 am
CWA
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MDW
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/113:55 pm
ORD
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CWA
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Sat 7/184:25 pm
CWA
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ORD
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/47:01 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops8h 49m
Delta
Sat 7/117:00 am
CWA
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ORD
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 9/189:00 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops6h 40m
Delta
Sun 9/207:01 am
CWA
-
ORD
2 stops6h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/223:00 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Sat 8/294:24 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/15$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/17:00 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops8h 42m
Delta
Sat 9/54:24 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/12$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/95:54 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop3h 21m
Delta
Wed 7/157:00 am
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop12h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/95:54 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop3h 21m
Delta
Mon 7/204:25 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/88:21 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop24h 54m
Delta
Sat 7/184:25 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/273:55 pm
ORD
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CWA
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Mon 6/294:30 pm
CWA
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ORD
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/148:21 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop24h 54m
Delta
Sat 7/184:25 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/411:00 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 7/116:34 pm
CWA
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ORD
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$379

Find flight deals from Chicago to Wausau

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Wausau (CWA). 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 June 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$234
(Delta)
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Wausau 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 June 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Wausau that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 7/18

4:25 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$259

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 7/18

4:25 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$259

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

3:58 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Fri 10/2

7:01 am-1:04 pm

2 stops6h 03m

$264

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

3:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/29

4:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$274

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-3:42 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 9/5

4:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$279

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

3:55 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Mon 6/29

7:00 am-1:04 pm

2 stops6h 04m

$339
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/12

12:45 pm-2:11 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Wed 12/16

8:10 am-9:33 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$379

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

5:54 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 21m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Tue 7/14

4:25 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$389

ChicagoWausau

MDW - CWA

MDWCWA

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/4

9:17 am-3:50 pm

2 stops6h 33m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 7/11

7:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$469

ChicagoWausau

MDW - CWA

MDWCWA

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/27

1:26 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops7h 42m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Mon 6/29

7:00 am-12:46 pm

2 stops5h 46m

$579

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Wausau

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 Chicago to Wausau in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Chicago-Wausau flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Wausau flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Wausau flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Wausau 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 Chicago-Wausau 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 Chicago to Wausau

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wausau from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Wausau. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 16, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Wausau in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Wausau

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Wausau. 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 June 16, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to CWA 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 (2 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Wausau. 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 into for flights to Wausau from Chicago?

    Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Wausau. You should not have trouble finding flights to Central Wisconsin from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Wausau airport from Chicago. It is only a 12.6 mi journey from Central Wisconsin (CWA) to Wausau’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Wausau?

    Delta can get you from Chicago to Wausau in just under 5h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Chicago and Wausau is about 212 mi.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Wausau consider choosing American Airlines (80%), Envoy Air (80%) or Qatar Airways (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wausau?

    On average you can expect to pay $524 for a flight from Chicago to Wausau. The cheapest flight overall is $379 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wausau Central Wisconsin) is currently priced at $264.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Wausau 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 Chicago to Wausau

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Wausau. 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 June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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