Lake Express ferry resumes Milwaukee-Muskegon service

Updated: May 1, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Lake Express ferry has officially kicked off its travel season. The high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan took off at 6 a.m. Friday. 

Officials say they work year-round to get everything ready for the season. 

The ship provides the fastest ferry service on Lake Michigan, carrying 100,000 travelers from around the U.S. and the world. 

"We get you across in two-and-a-half hours versus a five-hour drive," said Aaron Schultz, vice president of Lake Express. "So, it's a speedboat that carries your car. You can sit inside and enjoy and relax and move around. It's a break versus a normal drive through Chicago."

The Lake Express ferry runs four times a day. The first boat leaves Milwaukee at 6 a.m. each morning. 

To view the schedule, click here. 

Posted: April 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Lake Express ferry will begin its 2026 travel season on Friday, May 1, restoring daily service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Mich.

The high-speed ferry will run four crossings a day, with the first boat leaving Milwaukee at 6 a.m., according to the company.

Lake Express says spring service includes two daily departures from Milwaukee and two from Muskegon, with the trip across Lake Michigan taking about 2 1/2 hours. Summer evening sailings are scheduled to begin later in the season.

More details about the schedule can be found by clicking here.