Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is OPEN for the season!
The Grafton Ferry is open for the 2025 season! The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
The ferry will decrease travel time between St. Charles County to Grafton by approximately 30 minutes. The ferry will be able to accommodate buses and vans and people will be allowed to get out of their vehicles during the trek across the river.
Hours
Operating Hours
Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Closed Monday - Thursday
Special Holiday Ferry Hours
The Grafton Ferry will run on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ferry Fees
Note: Cash Only
Vehicles -- Passenger cars and small trucks
One-way - $9
Round-trip - $17
Bicycles
One Way - $5
Foot Passenger
One Way - $4
Motorcycles
One Way - $6
Round Trip - $11
Dual Over 1 Ton
One Way - $10 (Tandem - $11; Semi - $14)
Trailers
One Way - $1 per axle
10-pass discount book available for $70
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