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How to get fromIowa City to Ludingtonby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Ludington by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    13h 38m
    $221–372

  2. Drive  444.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Ludingtoncar car 444.7 mi
    7h 32m
    $82–118

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $291–394

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Reed City to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    13h 46m
    $189–271

  5. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Manitowoctaxi taxi
    4. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    17h 48m
    $301–511

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane MLI - MBL
    3. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $166–461

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane CID - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    7h 31m

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane CID - MBL
    3. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    8h 11m

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Ludington, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Ludington. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, 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, then take the taxi to Ludington. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Ludington in around 7h 32m.

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