Lake Express High-Speed Ferry is an American company that operates a seasonal ferry service across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan, operating a similarly-named ship, the HSC Lake Express. 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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| Industry | Travel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Ken Szallai, former President |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Lake Michigan |
Key people | Ryan Griebel, President |
| Services | Passenger transportation, vehicle transportation |
| Website | www |
History
editLake 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
editLake Express operates one vessel with a capacity of 250 passengers, 46 vehicles, and 12 motorcycles.[5]
| Name | Built | Entered service | Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Express | 2004 | 2004 | 3,000 GT |
Gallery
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Lake Express at Muskegon
Onboard the Lake Express
Approaching Milwaukee on the Lake Express
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Stroud, Toni (2004-06-13). "A new shortcut across the lake". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ Alexander, Dave (2013-05-02). "Ten years and going strong: Lake Express begins its 2013 Muskegon-Milwaukee sailing season Friday". Muskegon Chronicle. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ↑ "Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization". Hometown News LP. 2020-08-29. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "USBR 30 turn by turn directions - east to west" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ Weiland, Andrew (2026-05-01). "Lake Express Ferry begins 2026 season". BizTimes. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
