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Cheapest one-way

US$ 310
American Airlines Mon, Sep 14

17% below next 30d avg. (US$373)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 416
Delta Air Lines Thu, Sep 24

28% below next 30d avg. (US$578)

When to fly

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 19m Avg: 1h 17m

With a lowest one-way fare of US$310 , travelers can expect an average price of US$373 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$416 . Flights typically take around 1h 17m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 19m minutes. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 2d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Wausau over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$310 and round-trip from US$416. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 23:05
        1h 19m
        Nonstop
        CWA 00:24
        Chicago - Wausau | Thu, Sep 24 | American Airlines
        CWA 17:05
        1h 42m
        Nonstop
        ORD 18:47
        Wausau - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | American Airlines
        US$503 US$572
        12% off
        12% off
        US$572 US$503
      • MDW 09:59
        5h 41m
        1 stop
        CWA 15:40
        Chicago - Wausau | Thu, Sep 24 | Delta Air Lines
        CWA 16:20
        22h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:29
        Wausau - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | Delta Air Lines
        US$416 US$572
        27% off
        27% off
        US$572 US$416
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AUW 14:00
        Chicago - Wausau | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        AUW 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 16:00
        Wausau - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 23:05
        1h 19m
        Nonstop
        CWA 00:24
        Chicago - Wausau | Mon, Sep 14 | American Airlines
        US$310 US$793
        61% off
        61% off
        US$793 US$310
      • ORD 23:05
        1h 19m
        Nonstop
        CWA 00:24
        Chicago - Wausau | Sun, Sep 20 | American Airlines
        US$313 US$793
        61% off
        61% off
        US$793 US$313
      • ORD 15:55
        5h 10m
        1 stop
        CWA 21:05
        Chicago - Wausau | Sun, Sep 20 | Delta Air Lines
        US$461 US$793
        42% off
        42% off
        US$793 US$461
      • MDW 09:59
        5h 41m
        1 stop
        CWA 15:40
        Chicago - Wausau | Mon, Sep 14 | Delta Air Lines
        US$463
        42% off
        US$793 US$463
      • ORD 14:30
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        CWA 21:05
        Chicago - Wausau | Sun, Sep 20 | United Airlines
        US$693
        13% off
        US$793 US$693
      • ORD 16:00
        5h 5m
        1 stop
        CWA 21:05
        Chicago - Wausau | Mon, Sep 14 | United Airlines
        US$697
        12% off
        US$793 US$697
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AUW 14:00
        Chicago - Wausau | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Chicago to Wausau operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 25.0% on-time departure rate and a 45.8% on-time arrival rate.

Chicago to Wausau Flight Information

The distance between Chicago and Wausau is about 361.48 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Wausau is around 1 hour 17 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$310
Cheapest return ticket price US$416
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 361.48 km
Average flight time 1 hour 17 minutes
Frequency ～12/week
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Wausau route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wausau (CHI-AUW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$310 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to CWA on Mon, Sep 14), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$416 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Sun, Sep 27.
  • It takes about 1 hour 17 minutes to fly from Chicago to Wausau.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Wausau is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Wausau, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$310.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Wausau travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Wausau is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Wausau on September 16, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$343.
  • The time difference between Wausau and Chicago is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Wausau is US$373. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Wausau is US$578. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chicago and Wausau, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Wausau

How many flights fly from Chicago to Wausau daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Wausau within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Wausau is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday.

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