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Lake Express

Lake Express

Ferry company across Lake Michigan


Lake Express High-Speed Ferry is an American company that operates a seasonal ferry service across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan. The Lake Express Milwaukee terminal and the company headquarters are located near the Port of Milwaukee. Their ferry travels a distance of about 80 miles (70 nmi; 130 km), in two-and-a-half hours, across Lake Michigan.[1]

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History

Lake Express commenced operations on June 1, 2004. The service was the first regular ferry operation to connect Milwaukee and Muskegon since Milwaukee Clipper service had been discontinued in 1970.[2]

In 2020, the Milwaukee ferry terminal was designated the eastern end of the Wisconsin portion of U.S. Bicycle Route 30.[3][4]

Fleet

Lake Express operates one vessel with a capacity of 250 passengers and 46 vehicles.[2]

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References

  1. Stroud, Toni (2004-06-13). "A new shortcut across the lake". Chicago Tribune.
  2. "Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization". Hometown News LP. 2020-08-29. Retrieved 2023-11-18.

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