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$282+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wausau (CWA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CWA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

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$282
(American Airlines)
From Chicago (CHI) to Wausau Central Wisconsin
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/164:46 pmORD - CWA
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:00 amCWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/163:50 pmORD - CWA
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Sat 8/237:00 amCWA - ORD
2 stops6h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/2$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/169:15 amMDW - CWA
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sat 8/237:00 amCWA - MDW
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/2$321

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

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Wausau

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Price

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

4:46 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$282

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

3:50 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-1:42 pm

2 stops6h 42m

$306

ChicagoWausau

MDW - CWA

MDWCWA

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

9:15 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$321

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

4:46 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$350

ChicagoWausau

ORD - CWA

ORDCWA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

11:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$360

ChicagoWausau

MDW - CWA

MDWCWA

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

9:15 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$360

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Wausau

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wausau (average of $411). Flying from Chicago to Wausau in December is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Wausau in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wausau

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wausau. 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 Wausau. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Chicago to Wausau by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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 0 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $282 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $306.

  • 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 Piedmont Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways (86%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $381 for a flight from Chicago to Wausau. The cheapest flight overall is $264 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wausau Central Wisconsin) is currently priced at $391.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wausau (average of $411). Flying from Chicago to Wausau in December is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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