Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth Bend to Ludingtonby bus, taxi, train, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Ludington

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Ludington by bus, taxi, train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus 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
    10h 46m

  2. Drive  171.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Ludingtoncar car 171.1 mi
    3h 16m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    10h 48m
    $281–406

  4. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus 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
    14h 48m
    $285–480

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from South Bend to Ludington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Ludington, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Bend to Ludington. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the bus to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Reed City, then take the taxi to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take the train 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.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound