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How to get fromMadison to Ludingtonby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Ludington by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Ludingtoncar car
    6h 19m
    $139–170

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    10h 21m
    $120–279

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madison to Milwaukeecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Ludingtoncar car
    5h 8m
    $141–167

  4. Bus, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus 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
    5h 55m
    $244–380

  5. Bus, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $174–265

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Ludington. However, you can take the bus to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, drive to Milwaukee, take the car ferry to Muskegon, then drive to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Ludington via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Manitowoc, and Manitowoc in around 10h 21m.

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