Written by the dispatch team at Pharaoh’s Transportation. Updated September 20, 2026.
Quick answer: Stevens Point is about 220 miles from O’Hare — roughly 3½ to 4 hours — and Wausau about 250 miles, roughly 3¾ to 4¼ hours. Milwaukee’s airport (MKE) is closer: about 2½ to 3 hours. We drive between Central Wisconsin and O’Hare, Midway, MKE, downtown Chicago, any Chicago suburb or Northwest Indiana, in both directions, in Escalades and luxury SUVs, Mercedes S-Class sedans and Executive Sprinter limos for up to 14. Rates are flat and quoted before you book, starting from {{WS_FROM_RATE}}, with no fuel surcharge, no toll fees and no surge pricing. Call or text (414) 322-3751 or reserve online.
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This route is part of our Wisconsin to O’Hare, Midway and Chicago car service, alongside our Milwaukee to O’Hare car service, Midway car service and Milwaukee to Chicago car service. For short rides to and from the local airport in Mosinee, see our Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) guide.
Wausau and Stevens Point Car Service to O’Hare, Midway, MKE, Chicago, the Suburbs and Northwest Indiana: Executive Travel, Escalade and Sprinter Service, Games and Events
Flying out of O’Hare or MKE from Central Wisconsin? Door to door, flat rate, both directions — no four-hour drive for you.
Who Books This Route
- Business travelers from the region’s insurance, manufacturing, healthcare and paper employers who need O’Hare’s nonstops and international flights
- Executives commuting between Central Wisconsin and Chicago offices
- Families heading to O’Hare or MKE for vacations, instead of driving four hours and paying for a week of parking
- University families — students at UW–Stevens Point flying home through O’Hare at breaks
- Chicago visitors heading north for golf, skiing, business and family
Drive Times
| From | To O’Hare | To MKE | To downtown Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point / Plover | ~220 mi · 3 hr 20 min–3 hr 50 min | ~160 mi · 2 hr 30 min–2 hr 45 min | ~235 mi · 3 hr 45 min–4 hr 15 min |
| Mosinee | ~240 mi · 3 hr 35 min–4 hr | ~175 mi · 2 hr 45 min–3 hr | ~255 mi · 4 hr–4 hr 30 min |
| Wausau / Rib Mountain / Weston | ~250 mi · 3 hr 45 min–4 hr 15 min | ~185 mi · 2 hr 50 min–3 hr 10 min | ~265 mi · 4 hr 10 min–4 hr 40 min |
| Marshfield | ~255 mi · 4 hr–4 hr 20 min | ~185 mi · 3 hr–3 hr 15 min | ~270 mi · 4 hr 15 min–4 hr 45 min |
The route is interstate almost the whole way — I-39 south through Stevens Point to Rockford, then I-90 east to O’Hare. That makes this one of the smoothest long runs we drive; the time is lost at the Chicago end, not in Wisconsin.
Every Destination, Both Directions
| Between Central Wisconsin and | Typical drive from Stevens Point | Common reasons |
|---|---|---|
| O’Hare (ORD) | 3 hr 20 min–3 hr 50 min | International and nonstop flights |
| Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) | 2 hr 30 min–2 hr 45 min | Shorter drive; our office is two minutes from the terminal |
| Midway (MDW) | 3 hr 50 min–4 hr 20 min | Domestic flights |
| Downtown Chicago | 3 hr 45 min–4 hr 15 min | Meetings, hotels, games and events |
| Northwest suburbs — Schaumburg, Barrington, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates | 3 hr–3 hr 30 min | Corporate offices along I-90 — the most direct suburban run |
| North Shore and western suburbs — Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Brook, Naperville | 3 hr 30 min–4 hr 15 min | Home and office pickups |
| Northwest Indiana — Munster, Merrillville, Crown Point, Valparaiso | 4 hr 30 min–5 hr | Home pickups; Gary/Chicago Airport (GYY) for private flights |
Flat Rates
| Vehicle | Passengers | Stevens Point ↔ O’Hare | Wausau ↔ O’Hare | ↔ MKE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Up to 3 | {{WS_SP_ORD_SEDAN}} | {{WS_WAU_ORD_SEDAN}} | {{WS_MKE_SEDAN}} |
| Mercedes S-Class | Up to 3 | {{WS_SP_ORD_SCLASS}} | {{WS_WAU_ORD_SCLASS}} | {{WS_MKE_SCLASS}} |
| SUV (Escalade / Navigator) | Up to 6 | {{WS_SP_ORD_SUV}} | {{WS_WAU_ORD_SUV}} | {{WS_MKE_SUV}} |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 14 | {{WS_SP_ORD_SPR}} | {{WS_WAU_ORD_SPR}} | {{WS_MKE_SPR}} |
Included: the chauffeur, the vehicle, fuel, tolls, a rest stop on request and reasonable waiting time. Midway, downtown Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana are quoted at booking. Round trips are quoted as one booking.
O’Hare, MKE or the Local Airport?
| Airport | Best when |
|---|---|
| O’Hare | International flights, nonstops to more cities, the widest choice of times |
| MKE | You want an hour less on the road and a simpler terminal, and your route flies from Milwaukee |
| Central Wisconsin (CWA) | Your connection works from Mosinee — see our Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) guide |
MKE is our home airport — Pharaoh’s is based two minutes from the terminal. See our MKE airport car service.
Corporate and Executive Travel
Central Wisconsin’s insurance, manufacturing and healthcare employers send people to Chicago every week, and bring visitors in through O’Hare.
- Executive runs between Wausau or Stevens Point and Chicago offices, or straight to an O’Hare departure
- Mercedes S-Class and Escalade — Wi-Fi, quiet cabins and privacy for calls on a four-hour drive
- Visiting executives and clients met at O’Hare or MKE and driven north
- Teams in Executive Sprinters for meetings, conferences and off-sites
- Private and charter aviation — Chicago Executive (PWK), Gary/Chicago (GYY) and Central Wisconsin’s general-aviation airports
- Corporate accounts with consolidated billing and standing reservations
See corporate transportation and executive limo service.
Setting up regular executive travel to Chicago? Standing reservations, corporate billing, one dispatch contact.
Escalade and Luxury SUV Service
For a four-hour run, a luxury SUV is the vehicle most of our Central Wisconsin clients choose. A Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator seats up to six with room for luggage, golf bags and ski gear, and handles winter roads with confidence. See our luxury SUV service.
Sprinter Limo Service for Groups
An Executive Sprinter carries up to 14 with luggage in one vehicle:
- Corporate teams heading to Chicago meetings and conferences
- Golf groups — Chicago foursomes heading to SentryWorld and Central Wisconsin courses
- Ski groups heading north to Rib Mountain
- Wedding guests arriving at O’Hare or MKE for Central Wisconsin weddings
- Game and event groups heading to Chicago with the vehicle held all day
See our Sprinter limo service.
Games and Events — Both Directions
From Central Wisconsin to Chicago: games at Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and the United Center, concerts, theater and dinners downtown — hourly with the vehicle waiting, or as a round trip.
From Chicago to Central Wisconsin: golf weekends, ski trips, university events, weddings and family gatherings. See event transportation.
Winter Travel
- Central Wisconsin gets real winter — allow extra time on snow days
- We watch the forecast and call you if timing should change
- SUVs are the winter choice for this run
- No surge pricing — the rate you booked holds in a storm
Why Travelers Book Pharaoh’s
Pharaoh’s Transportation is a locally owned Milwaukee limo service company based at 5151 S Howell Ave, two minutes from the MKE Airport terminal, and the same team runs every Central Wisconsin trip.
- 5.0 stars across 275+ Google reviews — BBB A+ accredited, a National Limousine Association member and a member of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
- Our own fleet of Escalade and Navigator SUVs, executive black cars and Executive Sprinter limos, maintained at our own shop
- Licensed, insured, background-checked chauffeurs
- Flat rates, no surprise fees — no fuel surcharge, no toll fees, no surge pricing
- 24/7 live dispatch tracking every flight and every long-distance run
About the Dispatch Team
This guide was written by the dispatch team at Pharaoh’s Transportation, which schedules long-distance runs between Chicago, Milwaukee and the rest of Wisconsin every day. Pharaoh’s is locally owned and operated and has served Wisconsin travelers for more than ten years.
Wausau and Stevens Point Car Service FAQs
How far is Stevens Point from O’Hare?
About 220 miles, usually 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes.
How far is Wausau from O’Hare?
About 250 miles, usually 3¾ to 4¼ hours.
How far is Wausau from Milwaukee’s airport?
About 185 miles, usually just under 3 hours — roughly an hour less than O’Hare.
Do you pick up at O’Hare and drive to Wausau or Stevens Point?
Yes. We track your flight, include a free 60-minute wait and text you the chauffeur’s details before you land.
Can you take us to the Chicago suburbs instead of downtown?
Yes — the northwest suburbs along I-90 are the most direct, and we serve every Chicago suburb door to door.
Do you drive between Central Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana?
Yes, both directions, usually 4½ to 5 hours from Stevens Point.
Do you serve Mosinee, Rib Mountain, Weston, Plover and Marshfield?
Yes, along with Wausau and Stevens Point.
What vehicles do you offer?
Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, Mercedes S-Class sedans and Executive Sprinter limos for up to 14.
Do you handle corporate accounts?
Yes — standing reservations, consolidated billing and executive service between Central Wisconsin and Chicago.
Is the rate the same both directions?
Yes. Flat rates, quoted before you book, the same either way, with fuel and tolls included.
Do you drive in winter?
Yes, with extra time on snow days and no surge pricing.
How do I book?
Reserve online or call or text (414) 322-3751 with your pickup, destination and flight details.
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