Lake Express
Ferry company across Lake Michigan
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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 | Shipping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Lake Michigan |
Key people | Ken Szallai, President |
| Services | Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
| Website | www |
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]
| Name | Built | Entered service | Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Express | 2004 | 2004 | 3,000 GT |
Gallery
Lake Express at Muskegon
Onboard the Lake Express
Approaching Milwaukee on the Lake Express
