Lake Express High-Speed Ferry is an American company that operates a seasonal ferry service across Lake Michigan between

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and

Muskegon, Michigan Muskegon ( ') is a city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Muskegon County. Muskegon is known for fishing, sailing regattas, pleasure boating, and as a commercial and cruise ship port. It is a popular vacation destination because of the expans ...

. The Lake Express Milwaukee terminal and the company headquarters are located near the

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. Their ferry travels a distance of 80 miles, in two and a half hours, across Lake Michigan.Toni Stroud
"A new shortcut across the lake"
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'', June 13, 2004.

History

Lake Express commenced operations on 1 June 2004. The service is the first regular ferry operation to connect Milwaukee and Muskegon since

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service was discontinued in 1970.

Fleet

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

Gallery

File:Lake Express at Slip.jpg, ''Lake Express'' at Muskegon File:Onboard the Lake Express.jpg, Onboard the ''Lake Express'' File:Lake Express Approaching Milwaukee.jpg, Approaching Milwaukee on the ''Lake Express''

References

{{reflist Ferry companies of Michigan Ferry companies of Wisconsin Transportation in Milwaukee Transportation in Muskegon County, Michigan