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Old Posted Jan 19, 2020, 9:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Omaharocks View Post
Yeah, the distance wouldn't be as feasible for commuter travel, but I would think ferries would still provide an attractive travel alternative for other trips or tourism, particularly between Chicago and Milwaukee. I'm surprised there isn't anything yet that connects the two by water.
Between Amtrak, Greyhound, and Megabus, I'm not sure there would be much of a market left for a Chicago - Milwaukee ferry that would likely be more expensive and take longer.

Ferries really only work when there isn't a viable land connection.
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