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Among airlines operating Wausau to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Wausau and Chicago.

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

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 First 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 Wausau to Chicago.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $328 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $467 for nonstop.

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.

Connecting flights from Wausau to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the Wausau to Chicago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $631, a difference of $252. 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 Wausau to Chicago flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Wausau to Chicago takes 1h 37m, covering 225 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:33 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 6:42 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

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 $305 to $2,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wausau to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 55m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Wausau to Chicago range from $373 to $535, with an average of $467 over the past 12 months. Anything below $373 counts as a good deal.