Transportation
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Centrally located in the heart of the Great Lakes, Muskegon is a short trip from many of the major metropolitan areas in the Mid-west. Whether your transportation needs are by highway, rail, port or air, Muskegon has you covered.
| Destination | Miles |
| Chicago | 180 |
| Cleveland | 310 |
| Detroit | 190 |
| Grand Rapids | 35 |
| Indianapolis | 260 |
| Lansing | 100 |
| Toronto | 390 |
Major Highways
Muskegon is serviced by 11 truck lines that take advantage of easy access to major highways such as I-96, M-37, M-46, M-120 and US-31 to reach destinations in Michigan and beyond.
Rail
Rail Service is provided by both CSX Transportation and the Michigan Shore Railroad. Both Seaway Industrial Park and Business Park North have rail access on-site, leading directly to all off the ports on Muskegon Lake.
Air
Located about 5 miles from downtown Muskegon, the Muskegon County Airport is a safe, clean and modern commercial air facility serving a five-county area along the beautiful Lake Michighan shoreline. Regional airline services are provided SkyWest Airlines. Located only 50 miles to the east is the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which offers connections to most major airports.
Port
Muskegon Lake offers the deepest port accessible to Lake Michigan. Great Lakes Dock and Materials and West Michigan Dock and Market provide port facilities on Muskegon Lake. A channel between Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan makes these facilities available to Great Lakes shipping via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Lake Express Ferry
The Lake Express links the states of Wisconsin and Michigan with terminals in Milwaukee and Muskegon. The high-speed Lake Michigan crossing takes just two and one-half hours, saving passengers a lengthy drive through heavily congested Chicago. Lake Express is a fun, fast, and easy transportation solution. You save time, avoid traffic hassles, and can enjoy your time during the voyage however you like. For more information about the Lake Express click here
