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Travel one way from Ludington → Manitowoc or from Manitowoc → Ludington. Each crossing takes 4 hours and we pass between Eastern (ET) and Central (CT) Time.
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Ludington is Eastern Time (ET) while Manitowoc is Central...
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The S.S. Badger offers the largest cross-lake passenger...
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Ludington is Eastern Time (ET) while Manitowoc is Central Time (CT). The entire crossing time takes four hours. (NO CROSSING ON JULY 4th except for Shoreline Cruise in Ludington). Parking is free for both locations!
Cross Lake Michigan between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan on the SS Badger car ferry. Save the driving and enjoy a cruise!
SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry in the United States that has been in service on Lake Michigan since 1953. Currently, the ship shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a distance of 62 miles (100 km), connecting U.S. Highway 10 (US 10) between those two cities.
24 lut 2024 · The fastest ferry across Lake Michigan takes 2.5 hours and goes between Muskegon, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The other ferry option takes around 4 hours and goes between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
30 sie 2024 · Lake Michigan offers two primary ferry routes for travelers: the Muskegon to Milwaukee route via the Lake Express Ferry, and the Ludington to Manitowoc route via the S.S. Badger Ferry. These routes provide a convenient and scenic way to cross the lake, saving time and avoiding traffic in Chicago.
The historic SS Badger and newer Lake Express with docks in Ludington and Muskegon, Michigan, respectively, offer trips across Lake Michigan. The ship carries 180 cars along with motorcycles, RVs, tour buses, 18-wheelers — just about anything on the road.
