Cheap flight deals from Wausau (AUW) to Grand Rapids (GRR)

Flights From Wausau

Wausau, WI, is served by two airports. The Central Wisconsin Airport is a regional airport located 15.5 miles from downtown Wausau at 200 CWA Drive in nearby Mosinee, MI. The Central Wisconsin Airport provides cheap flights from Wausau with Delta Connection, United Express and American Connection flying the first leg of any routes to either Chicago or Detroit. The Wausau Downtown Airport, lies within the city boundaries but only offers flights for private and charter airplanes. Flights can be booked online using Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Central Wisconsin Airport

Parking at the Central Wisconsin Airport is available in a lot located just north of the airport's terminal building. Spaces are available free for 45 minutes to allow time for drop-offs. Short-term parking is $1 an hour up to seven hours. For long-term parking of seven hours or more, the rate is $7 a day. Parking payment can be made with a credit card at the entrance gate or with cash using the PayStation machine in the terminal near the baggage claim upon retrieving your vehicle.

Transportation to the Central Wisconsin Airport

Transportation to the airport from Wausau is available through Courtesy Cab and Taxi Time cab service. Both taxi services are metered, with the fare varying according to pickup location but averaging approximately $39 from the city to the airport.

Breakfast Before Departing Wausau

George's Restaurant is a great place to have a last meal in town before departing Wausau. The prices are fairly cheap, and the menu is filled with traditional breakfast favorites. There's also a restaurant in the Central Wisconsin Airport where you can eat a quick meal if you're in a rush to catch one of the cheap flights from Wausau arranged by Orbitz.com.

Flying to Grand Rapids, MI

With the comparison search features at Orbitz.com, travelers can find the best prices on flights to Grand Rapids. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is serviced by AirTran, Delta, Allegiant, Frontier, Air Canada, American Eagle and United airlines, and is named for one of the city's most famous citizens, the 38th President. The airport is located at 5500 44th Street SE, just 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

Transportation From Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Using an online travel planner like Orbitz.com can also help you find budget car rentals. The following five companies have stations at the Grand Rapids' airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo. Taxis are available at a cost of approximately $32 for a trip downtown. The public bus system costs $1.50 per ride with one transfer included, though many airlines and hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Spending the Four Seasons in Grand Rapids

The weather in Grand Rapids changes significantly throughout the year. Reviews at Orbitz.com can help travelers decide which sites to see during the dates of their trips. From December to February and even in March, it isn't unusual for snow to fall or for temps to dip below freezing. June through September, the weather is generally more accommodating and stays between the low 70s and the 90s. Both spring and fall experience a wider range of temperatures―from the 30s to the 70s―and moderate amounts of precipitation.

Things to Do in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a city rich in culture. The Van Andel Museum Center is one of the oldest history museums in the United States. Nearby, the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is filled with award-winning botanical exhibitions and works from an impressive line of artists, including Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin. A large number of musical and live-stage performers also make their way through the city each year. Visitors can get the best prices on flights to Grand Rapids and local attractions by using the search features at Orbitz.com.