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

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Ludington is to car ferry and drive which costs $120 - $150 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Ludington is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $150.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Ludington?

The distance between Milwaukee and Ludington is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Ludington without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs $100 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Milwaukee to Ludington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Ludington?

Ludington is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 3:18 AM in Milwaukee and 4:18 AM in Ludington.

Where can I stay near Ludington?

There are 38+ hotels available in Ludington.

Milwaukee to Ludington - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, car, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ludington by car ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
2. Drive from Muskegon to Ludingtoncar
3h 43m
$127–147
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
7h 46m
$109–252
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
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 45m
$258–371

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

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50 minAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Ludington. However, you can drive to Milwaukee, take the car ferry to Muskegon, then drive to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Muskegon (MKG), then take the taxi to Ludington.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ludington by car ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

Car ferry, drive

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Bus, fly, taxi