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Among airlines operating Chicago to Wausau flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Wausau.

Flights from Chicago to Wausau may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Wausau.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $484 round-trip, compared to $603 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Wausau pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Chicago to Wausau route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $457 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $779, a difference of $322. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Wausau flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Wausau takes 1h 21m, covering 225 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Wausau:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:26 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 12:26 am.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $379 to $2,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Wausau are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $244, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Wausau range from $457 to $625, with an average of $484 over the past 12 months. Anything below $457 counts as a good deal.