Why go
- City and county seat of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
- Served by Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).
History
Eau Claire is a city in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the county seat of Eau Claire County. It is the seventh-most populous city in Wisconsin, with a population of 69,421 at the 2020 census. As of 2026 population signs show an increase to 74,309 residents. The Eau Claire metropolitan area, known locally as the Chippewa Valley, has approximately 176,000 residents.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EAU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Chicago).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.