The most daily crossings on Lake Michigan
Planning made easy
Whether you’re traveling by car, motorcycle, bike, or walking on and off, the Lake Express ferry features quick and easy loading and unloading and time-saving 2.5 hour crossing times so you can enjoy more of your destination and none of the traffic hassles of driving around Lake Michigan.
Milwaukee Terminal: 2330 S Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Muskegon Terminal: 1918 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441
Spring Schedule
May 1 – June 25, 2026
Milwaukee, WI to Muskegon, MI
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Monday – Sunday | Morning |
| 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Monday – Sunday | Afternoon |
Muskegon, MI to Milwaukee, WI
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM | 11:45 AM | Monday – Sunday | Morning |
| 4:45 PM | 6:15 PM | Monday – Sunday | Afternoon |
*Please note: All times are local, Central Time for Milwaukee, WI and Eastern Time for Muskegon, MI. We recommend arriving 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. The boarding process closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Summer Schedule
June 26 – August 16, 2026
(Night trips available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday ONLY)
Milwaukee, WI to Muskegon, MI
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Monday – Sunday | Morning |
| 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Monday – Sunday | Afternoon |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Wednesday – Friday & Sunday (NOT AVAILABLE MONDAY, TUESDAY & SATURDAY) | Night |
Muskegon, MI to Milwaukee, WI
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM | 11:45 AM | Monday – Sunday | Morning |
| 4:45 PM | 6:15 PM | Monday – Sunday | Afternoon |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 AM | Wednesday – Friday & Sunday (NOT AVAILABLE MONDAY, TUESDAY & SATURDAY) | Night |
*Please note: All times are local, Central Time for Milwaukee, WI and Eastern Time for Muskegon, MI. We recommend arriving 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. The boarding process closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Fall Schedule
August 17 – October 26, 2026
Milwaukee, WI to Muskegon, MI
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Monday – Sunday | Morning |
| 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Monday – Sunday | Afternoon |
Muskegon, MI to Milwaukee, WI
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM | 11:45 AM | Monday – Sunday | Morning |
| 4:45 PM | 6:15 PM | Monday – Sunday | Afternoon |
*Please note: All times are local, Central Time for Milwaukee, WI and Eastern Time for Muskegon, MI. We recommend arriving 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. The boarding process closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
