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

• Earliest: departs at 5:29 am and lands at 7:13 am
• Latest: departs at 5:09 pm and lands at 6:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wausau to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Wausau to Chicago takes about 1h 44m, covering 225 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Wausau to Chicago range from $397 to $528, with an average of $449 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $449 round-trip, compared to $914 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on Wausau to Chicago flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. The rest depart in the afternoon.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $347 to $2,714. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wausau to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $63:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $86:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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).

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Wausau to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $785, a difference of $391.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines currently operates flights between Wausau and Chicago on a regular basis.

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

Only American Airlines currently offers free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

None of the airlines on this route currently offer extra legroom.

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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