Eau Claire, Wisconsin offers diverse transportation options ensuring convenient mobility for the city’s residents and visitors.
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)
Key services include daily flights to and from Chicago via United and Florida via Sun Country Airlines, business and medical jet charter services via Heartland Aviation, aircraft hangar facilities and repairs, and amenities such as rental cars and a full-service restaurant.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Key services include daily flights to over 150 destinations via close to twenty airlines, business, medical, and shipping jet charter services, multiple hangar facilities and repairs, and amenities such as on-site hotels, rental cars, lounges, restaurants, shops.
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Daily Flights: 2-3 | Daily Flights: 452,972 |
Annual Passengers: 25,000 | Annual Passengers: 35,000,000 |
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The Union Pacific Railroad provides full service transportation of goods through Eau Claire with a mainline connection between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago.
There is also an intermodal terminal 14 miles north of Eau Claire that is accessible via a four-lane divided highway.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin is connected to all major cities and most smaller communities through 4 inter-city bus lines: Greyhound, Wisconsin-Michigan Trailways, Wisconsin Northern Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. Commuters can also utilize several local options to transportation around town and to the Twin Cities.
Public Transit
The city operates 22 buses on 13 routes that encompass all of Eau Claire and go as far as the neighboring town of Altoona. Major employment centers are on the routes as well, as are several shopping centers and multiple stops near the local college campuses.
Rideshare Companies
Uber, Lyft, private taxis, and specialized shuttles are all available in Eau Claire. Plus, the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire offers shuttle services for students and staff that connect to various parts of the campus and several off-campus locations.
Airport Shuttles
National company Groome Transportation runs daily shuttles to the MSP Airport and offers van charter services throughout Western Wisconsin. Eau Claire-based Green Fleet also books electric vehicle rentals for trips throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.
The city is intersected by several major highways, making it very accessible by road. Key routes provide efficient connections to major cities and support regional commerce in the area.
| Roadway | Direction | Connects Eau Claire to... |
|---|---|---|
Interstate 94 | East/West | Minneapolis, Milwaukee |
U.S. Highway 53 | North/South | Superior, La Crosse |
State Highway 93 | North/South | Arcadia, Independence |
State Highway 29 | East/West | Green Bay, Wausau |
The Union Pacific Railroad provides full service transportation of goods through Eau Claire with a mainline connection between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago. There is also an inter-modal terminal 14 miles north of Eau Claire that is accessible via a four-lane divided highway.