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

The cheapest way to get from Ludington to Madison is to drive and car ferry which costs $140 - $170 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ludington to Madison is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $170.

How far is it from Ludington to Madison?

The distance between Ludington and Madison is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ludington to Madison without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $120 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Ludington to Madison, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ludington and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Ludington. It is currently 5:54 PM in Ludington and 4:54 PM in Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.

Ludington to Madison - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, car, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ludington to Madison by car ferry, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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1. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
2. Take the bus from Manitowoc to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
8h 21m
$122–271
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ludington to Muskegoncar
2. Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry
3. Drive from Milwaukee to Madisoncar
5h 7m
$140–168
Taxi to Muskegon, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ludington to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
6h
$261–425
Taxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ludington to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)taxi
2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
6h 13m
$175–337

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

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Ludington, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ludington to Madison. However, you can take the car ferry to Manitowoc, take the taxi to Manitowoc, take the bus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, then take the bus to Madison, WI-Lake St.. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ludington to Madison via Muskegon and Milwaukee in around 5h 7m.

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