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How far across is Lake Michigan at Chicago?
| Lake Michigan | |
|---|---|
| Primary outflows | Straits of Mackinac, Chicago River, Calumet River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 307 mi (494 km) |
| Max. width | 118 mi (190 km) |
How long does it take to boat from Chicago to Michigan?
The Lake Express high-speed ferry across Lake Michigan travels about 45 mph and covers the trip in approximately 2.5 hours. The drive around the lake via Chicago would have taken us at least five hours, more if during rush hour or through road construction, which seems to be constant.
How many mile across is Lake Michigan?
Facts About Lake Michigan Lake Michigan is 307 miles long and 118 miles across at its widest point. It has an average surface elevation of 577.5 feet (176.0 meters), although these water levels have ranged between about 576.0 feet and 582.3 feet over the past 100 years.
How long would it take a boat to cross Lake Michigan?
It takes about 10 to 20 hours to cross Lake Michigan on a sailboat going 5 knots (5.75 mph), depending on where you cross from. On a motorboat cruising at around 20 knots (23 mph), it will take around 2.5 to 5 hours to cross Lake Michigan, depending on where you cross from.
Where is the deepest part of Lake Michigan?
Chippewa Basin
Lacey Mason of the Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan informed us that the deepest part of Lake Michigan is about 925 feet, and is located in the Chippewa Basin which is about 36 miles east of Forestville, Wisconsin on the Door Peninsula.
Why is the water in Lake Michigan so blue?
Blue water lakes Water molecules absorb longer, visible wavelengths (e.g. red light, 600-700 nm) while shorter, blue wavelengths (< 500 nm) pass deeper into the water column. These short wavelengths scatter to create a deep blue color in clear lakes.
How many ferries go across Lake Michigan?
The Lake Express crosses Lake Michigan 4 times daily during its spring and summer schedule. With the addition of evening sailings during its summer schedule, the Lake Express makes 6 Lake Michigan crossings daily during the height of the summer travel season.
How big does a boat need to be for Lake Michigan?
You can safely go out on Lake Michigan in boats that are 15-ft long, but it is recommended to use a boat that is closer to the 20-ft range in the off-season and even larger during the season to avoid being tossed around in the chop.