There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ludington by plane, car, train, car ferry, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Traverse City, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
- Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Ludingtoncar
4h 52m$83–446Train, car ferry, drive
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry
- Drive from Muskegon to Ludingtoncar
12h 15m$214–379Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Manitowocbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
13h 16m$147–303Drive 647.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Ludingtoncar 647.7 mi
10h 48m$119–171Fly to Green Bay, bus, car ferry
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane MSP - GRB
- Take the bus from Green Bay to Manitowocbus
- Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
10h 39m$192–668Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed Citybus
- Take the taxi from Reed City to Ludingtontaxi
8h 34m$179–586
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ludington is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ludington is to fly and drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $450.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ludington is 473 miles. The road distance is 651.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ludington without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 13h 16m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Minneapolis to Ludington, including transfers.
Ludington is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 4:35 PM in Minneapolis and 5:35 PM in Ludington.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ludington is 651 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Minneapolis to Ludington.
There are 34+ hotels available in Ludington.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ludington, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Ludington. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then drive to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Ludington via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Muskegon in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Manitowoc
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay to Manitowoc
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- Lake Express
- Schedules at
- Lake Express Schedules
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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