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$162+ 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CWA
mar. 23 — mar. 301
lun. 3/23
lun. 3/30
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 febrero 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 7/1012:45 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
mié. 7/1510:35 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
mié. 3/189:43 am
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 18m
American Airlines
mié. 3/255:20 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 3/76:30 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops9h 12m
Delta
mié. 3/114:19 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop3h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/20$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 8/2710:05 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 14m
American Airlines
dom. 8/306:25 pm
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 8/279:20 am
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop6h 04m
Delta
dom. 8/307:00 am
CWA
-
MDW
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 2/19$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 3/79:43 am
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 18m
American Airlines
mié. 3/1111:31 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$466
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
mié. 3/187:10 am
ORD
-
CWA
2 stops8h 26m
Delta
mié. 3/254:19 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop3h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
jue. 3/511:53 am
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 18m
American Airlines
lun. 3/911:31 am
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 4/912:26 pm
ORD
-
CWA
Nonstop1h 17m
American Airlines
lun. 4/132:13 pm
CWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
mié. 3/189:30 am
MDW
-
CWA
1 stop6h 06m
Delta
mié. 3/257:00 am
CWA
-
MDW
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 7/105:20 pm
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop3h 44m
Delta
mié. 7/154:15 pm
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop3h 28m
Delta
Deal found 2/19$533
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 8/279:30 am
ORD
-
CWA
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
dom. 8/307:00 am
CWA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/19$603

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 febrero 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$179
(United Airlines)

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$162
(United Airlines)
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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 febrero 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Wausau that are best for you.

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ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/10

12:45 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

mié. 7/15

10:35 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/18

9:43 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

mié. 3/25

5:20 am-6:52 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$399

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/7

6:30 am-3:42 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

mié. 3/11

4:19 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$424

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/18

7:10 am-3:36 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

mié. 3/25

4:19 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$474

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/5

11:53 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

lun. 3/9

11:31 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$475

ChicagoWausau

MDW - CWA

MDWCWA

Chicago Midway

mié. 3/18

9:30 am-3:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

mié. 3/25

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$529

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/9

12:26 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

lun. 4/13

2:13 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$529

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/10

5:20 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

mié. 7/15

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop3h 28m

$533

ChicagoWausau

MDW - CWA

MDWCWA

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/9

9:30 am-3:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

lun. 4/13

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$756

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/5

6:30 am-3:42 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

lun. 3/9

4:19 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$762

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Wausau in February.
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Wausau

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wausau (average of $179). Flying from Chicago to Wausau in March is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 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 febrero 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Wausau at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 febrero 21, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to CWA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Wausau in just under 1h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 54m. The distance between Chicago and Wausau is about 212 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Wausau is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $281 on this airline.

  • 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 (78%), Envoy Air (78%) or Qatar Airways (76%) 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 $417 for a flight from Chicago to Wausau. The cheapest flight overall is $359 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wausau Central Wisconsin) is currently priced at $179.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wausau (average of $179). Flying from Chicago to Wausau in March is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 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 febrero 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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