What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Ludington?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Ludington is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Ludington?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Ludington is to subway and fly and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs $220 - $340.

How far is it from Evanston to Ludington?

The distance between Evanston and Ludington is 214 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Ludington without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Ludington without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 9h 18m and costs $200 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Ludington?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Evanston to Ludington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Evanston and Ludington?

Ludington is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 7:20 AM in Evanston and 8:20 AM in Ludington.

Can I drive from Evanston to Ludington?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Ludington is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Evanston to Ludington.

Where can I stay near Ludington?

There are 35+ hotels available in Ludington.

Evanston to Ludington - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Evanston to Ludington by subway, plane, taxi, train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, fly to Muskegon, taxi
best
1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Ludingtontaxi
4h 16m
$224–340
Drive 252.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Evanston to Ludingtoncar 252.6 mi
4h 26m
$47–67
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
3. Take the taxi from Big Rapids, MI to Ludingtontaxi
9h 18m
$202–314
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus
3. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Ludingtontaxi
9h 42m
$168–242
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Manitowocbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
11h 36m
$121–274
Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
2. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Ludingtontaxi
4h 23m
$154–245
Fly to Traverse City, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Ludingtoncar
5h 40m
$60–314
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus
3. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
11h 49m
$142–324
Bus, car ferry via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus
3. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
12h 8m
$147–300

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights

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Map of how to get from Evanston to Ludington.

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Ludington, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Evanston to Ludington. However, you can take the subway to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Muskegon (MKG), then take the taxi to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Big Rapids, MI, then take the taxi to Ludington.

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