Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and the drive to Chetek is 39 miles. A chippewa valley regional airport shuttle to Chetek is not confirmed; rental cars and other transport services are associated with the airport, but you’ll need to verify whether a provider serves Chetek.
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- Airport: 3800 Starr Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703.
- Drive to Chetek: 39 miles; a separate estimate puts the trip at 40 minutes in typical traffic.
- Transport: Avis has an airport rental counter; other services are associated with the airport, but scheduled service to Chetek is not established.
Where Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is at 3800 Starr Avenue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its airport code is EAU, the code used in flight searches and transport inquiries.
The airport’s terminal opening pattern is tied to Sun Country departures: the Eau Claire tourism board says it opens at least 2.5 hours before departure times and stays open until 11 p.m. daily. Holiday and special-occasion schedules may vary, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get from EAU to Chetek?
The drive from EAU to Chetek is 39 miles. A separate route-planning estimate gives a 40-minute drive under typical traffic conditions, but there is no official airport-to-Chetek drive-time estimate or route description.
If you plan to drive, factor in the distance and allow for traffic conditions. The sources do not provide turn-by-turn directions, so use a current navigation service for your route. For a broader look at whether a shuttle runs from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Chetek, confirm directly with providers rather than assuming a listed service operates that route.
What to check before choosing ground transportation
Airport-related transport services do not confirm scheduled service to Chetek, so ask providers about the destination, availability and booking details before relying on a ride.
Visit Eau Claire associates Landline, Green Fleet and Groome Transportation with its airport information. That does not establish that any of them offers scheduled service to Chetek. Contact a provider directly to confirm whether it can take you to your destination.
Avis has a rental counter in the baggage-claim area, with rental cars parked outside baggage claim. Avis gives its EAU rental location hours as Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 10:15–11 p.m.; Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and 10:15–11 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon and 10:15–11 p.m.
Check Avis directly for current hours before arranging pickup. After-hours returns should be parked and locked, with the completed contract and keys placed in the drop box in the returns area.
Arriving in Chetek and reaching the hotel area
Chetek is the destination for a drive of 39 miles from the airport. The city profile identifies U.S. Highway 53 as 0 miles from Chetek and Wisconsin Highway 25 as 7 miles away; use a current route planner to determine which roads fit your trip.
Chetek also has a municipal airport, Chetek Municipal–Southworth (Y23), about 1 mile southeast of the city. It is not described as an airport with scheduled air service, so don’t assume it offers a commercial-flight alternative to EAU.
If you are continuing into the city centre, the hotel area is about a 4-minute walk from Chetek city centre. The walk from the hotel area to Chetek City Centre is a separate part of planning your arrival.
Questions to confirm with transport providers
Before booking, confirm that a provider serves Chetek and that the pickup arrangement works for your arrival. Ask about the items that can affect whether the trip is practical:
- Does the service travel from EAU to Chetek, and is it scheduled or arranged on request?
- Where is the airport pickup point, and how do you identify the driver or vehicle?
- What are the operating hours, booking requirements and cancellation terms?
- For a rental car, what pickup and return hours apply to your reservation?
FAQs
Is there a shuttle from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Chetek?
Airport-related services include several transportation providers, but scheduled service to Chetek is not confirmed. Ask providers directly about the route and availability.
How far is Chetek from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport?
The drive is 39 miles. A separate estimate gives 40 minutes in typical traffic.
Where is Chippewa Valley Regional Airport?
It is at 3800 Starr Avenue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703.
Can you rent a car at EAU?
Avis has a rental counter in the baggage-claim area, with cars parked outside baggage claim. Check Avis for current operating hours before arranging pickup.