Plan your trip
Travel arrangements and things to do in Eau Claire
Let's make your visit to UW-Eau Claire a relaxing, fun experience! Below you will find drive times, flight information for our local airport, great hotels in our area and options for local transportation. And there's no shortage of things to do while you're visiting our award-winning city.
Drive times from regional cities
| Chicago: 5.5 hours | La Crosse: 1.7 hours |
| Dubuque: 3.7 hours | Madison: 3.0 hours |
| Duluth: 2.5 hours | Milwaukee: 3.7 hours |
| Green Bay: 3.0 hours | Twin Cities: 1.5 hours |
| Iron Mountain: 4.0 hours | Wausau: 1.5 hours |
Flight information
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire offers daily, direct flights to and from Chicago.
Eau Claire hotel accommodations
We partner with several local hotels to offer discounted rates for families visiting UW-Eau Claire. They're listed here and linked to their info on the Visit Eau Claire website. For more information about current UW-Eau Claire discounted rates, please contact the hotel.
Candlewood Suites
4937 Bullis Farm Road
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715.839.0967
Holiday Inn
4751 Owen Ayres Court
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715.830.9889
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
12858 26th Ave.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.4654
The Lismore Hotel
333 Gibson Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-835-8888
Book online here.
The Oxbow Hotel
516 Galloway Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715.839.0601
Staybridge Suites
1515 Bluestem Blvd.
Altoona, WI 54720
715.830.0800
Local transportation in Eau Claire
In Eau Claire you can enjoy many of the easy-to-use transportation options that you'd find in much larger cities. Enjoy the convenience of both Uber and Lyft, as well as the Eau Claire Transit System.
Feels like home
During your time at UWEC, you’ll be immersed into the blooming Eau Claire community. While UW- Eau Claire itself has activities to meet countless interests, the surrounding town also offers opportunities for you to get off campus and explore.
Discover the possibilities