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The Brussels ferry is located one mile west of Grafton and crosses the Illinois River linking Illinois Route 100 to Calhoun County, near Brussels. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, by agreement with the IDOT, provides free ferry service across the Ohio River, weekdays only, from 6:00 a.m. – 9:50 p.m.
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Brussels Ferry. Operated by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Brussels Ferry offers free ferry transportation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the Illinois River at State Route 100 (about one mile north of Grafton) and the Illinois River Road in Calhoun County.
7 mar 2016 · Just a quick trip across the Mississippi River opens a world of food, fun and education and the two car ferries that operate in the area are part of that. The first, operating out of Brussels has been adopted by the Illinois Dept. of Transportation. It operates 24 hours a day and is free.
Open 24/7 The Brussels Ferry will have intermittent closures and County Highway 1 near the ferry landing will be intermittently restricted during daytime hours on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 6, due to routine inspection, weather permitting.
Located about 1 mile west of Grafton and 4 miles east of Pere Marquette State Park, this ferry crosses the Illinois River linking Route 100 to Calhoun County and the village of Brussels. On busy days, such as weekends in the fall, there are two ferries operating to cut down on the waiting times.
There’s nothing like riding a river ferry across the Mighty Mississippi or Illinois rivers. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride in your car, on your bicycle or on foot with the Brussels Ferry, Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, and Kampsville Ferry. Grafton Ferry. The Grafton Ferry is OPEN! Learn More.
The ferry to Brussels Illinois is a must do if you're in the area. Especially if you are headed back to St. Charles Missouri or areas near there. The ferry holds up to 15 or so cars on a low barge with a tug boat that is attached by a swivel mechanism. The ride is quick, maybe 7 to 10 minutes once you are underway.
