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$282+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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.
ORD — CWA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Wausau

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Round-trip from

$282
(American Airlines)
From Illinois 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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 10/36:10 amSTL - CWA
1 stop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:03 amCWA - STL
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$302
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
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/185:37 pmSTL - CWA
1 stop3h 24mDelta
Tue 7/227:05 amCWA - STL
1 stop3h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/3$699

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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

St. LouisWausau

STL - CWA

STLCWA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/19

6:00 am-9:13 am

1 stop3h 13m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Sat 8/2

6:20 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$379

St. LouisWausau

STL - CWA

STLCWA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/18

5:37 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop3h 24m

Wausau Central Wisconsin

Tue 7/22

7:05 am-10:33 am

1 stop3h 28m

$699

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 Illinois to Wausau

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Wausau (average of $411). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to CWA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Wausau as you normally would.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Wausau, such as Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA), located 12.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Wausau.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Wausau?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Wausau is Lambert-St Louis - Wausau Central Wisconsin. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wausau Central Wisconsin or Chicago Midway - Wausau Central Wisconsin.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois 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 Illinois to Wausau?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $264. While the most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Wausau Central Wisconsin) can be booked for $379 on average our data indicates $381 when flying from Illinois to Wausau.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Wausau?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Wausau (average of $411). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Wausau

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois 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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