Bike Trails

Ideal for tourists and first-time visitors, this 19-mile trail navigates along Lake Michigan and through the heart of downtown Chicago, boasting a wild mix of both urban and outdoor attractions.

This multi-use path is a great way for hikers, walkers, horseback riders, bikers, and even snow-shoers and snowmobilers (in winter, of course) to explore the northeastern side of Illinois.

This is a great long-distance route for cyclists who want a mix of city and nature.

Travel along the same paths as the historic Chicago Great Western Railway when you cycle down this 17-mile trail.

Although this trail is mainly used for commuters going to and from Chicago, it is also ideal for cyclists and visitors, thanks to its accessibility and access to Lake Michigan.

This canal-turned-bike path was built in 1907 to connect the Illinois River with the Mississippi.

The 80-mile journey along the Illinois River is like a trip back in time.

Largely situated in DuPage County, this interconnected system of three trails has something for every type of cyclist.

Winding through southwestern Chicago between Bourbonnais and Wilmington is this 10.6-mile cycling trail.

For the first part of this 28-mile journey from Pontoon Beach to New Douglas, you will be surrounded by seemingly endless miles of rural farmland, which to be honest, can get a little boring if you are expecting to be entertained during your ride.

Cycling from busy city streets to tranquil wooded forests in just a matter of minutes when you embark down this 22-mile cycling trail.

At just 1-mile long, this cycling path is less about the journey and more about seeing one of Illinois most iconic bridges.

This trail traces the route of the former Chicago, Rock Island, and Peoria Railroad that operated for over 130 years.

37 miles of this 43-mile outdoor trail system is built over existing railroad tracks that were once used by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.

Connecting Chicago Heights with Joliet, this 21.7-mile bike path travels along with the former Joliet and Northern Indiana Railroad that run until the early 1900s.

This trail is like a living museum there is something new and exciting to discover around each turn.

Known for its picturesque riverfront views, this 20-mile trail is great for an early morning or late afternoon ride.