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 $130 - $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 taxi and fly which takes 5h and costs $260 - $600.

How far is it from Ludington to Madison?

The distance between Ludington and Madison is 225 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 taxi and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $250 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 9:40 AM in Ludington and 8:40 AM in Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 144+ hotels available in Madison.

Ludington to Madison - 6 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Ludington to Madison by car, car ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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

Drive, car ferry, bus
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1. Drive from Ludington to Muskegoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
6h 18m
$129–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ludington to Muskegoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry
3. Drive from Milwaukee to Madisoncar
5h 7m
$135–163
Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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
5h 59m
$262–375
Car ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
2. Take the taxi from Manitowoc to Green Bay Transit, WItaxi
3. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit, WI to Madisonbus 105
9h 12m
$254–367
Taxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 8m
$176–297
Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take the taxi from Ludington to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MKG - MSN
5h
$269–572

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

12Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ludington to Madison.

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Ludington to Madison. However, you can drive to Muskegon, take the car ferry to Milwaukee, drive to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, 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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