Direct flights from Chicago to Wausau

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Chicago

United States

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

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Wausau

United States

United States

CWA

Central Wisconsin Airport

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Distance
212 miles  ·  (341 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 17 minutes
Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Bombardier CRJ 550
  • Canadair CRJ
  • Embraer 170
  • Embraer 175

Chicago to Wausau Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Wausau. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to CWA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Wausau

What is the best time to visit Wausau?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Wausau enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Wausau, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from Chicago to Wausau

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Wausau

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chicago ORD to Wausau CWA. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Wausau

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
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United Airlines
United Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Wausau

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
United Airlines flights start in May
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Chicago to Wausau Flights

Flights from ORD to CWA are operated 17 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:00 - 22:39. The earliest flight departs at 08:00, the last flight departs at 22:39. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Wausau takes 1 hour and 17 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Wausau is 212 miles (or 341 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Wausau?

There is 1 airport in Wausau: Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to CWA?

There are 17 flights per week flying from Chicago to Wausau (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Wausau?

1 hour and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Wausau.

How far is Wausau from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Wausau is 212 miles (341 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to CWA airport?

American Airlines and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Chicago to Wausau.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Wausau?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Chicago to Wausau.

What classes are available from Chicago to Wausau?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Wausau?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Wausau:

  • Bombardier CRJ 550
  • Canadair CRJ
  • Embraer 170
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Wausau?

The earliest flight departs at 08:00 from Chicago and arrives at 09:21 at Wausau.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Wausau?

The latest flight departs at 22:39 from Chicago and arrives at 23:58 at Wausau.

Non-stop flights from ORD to CWA

212 miles (341 km)  ·  1h 17m

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