Cycling in Chicago, IL

The jewel of Chicago, this 18.5-mile paved bike path offers riders amazing views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline.

Both the east and west branches of the DuPage River feature an ever-growing trail system that is becoming one of the best in the area.

This long trail that begins in Cook County and stretches across Lake County offers a wide variety of options for cyclists nearly all the way to the Wisconsin border.

The paved roads of the Morton Arboretum are a beautiful, hilly place to get enjoy road cycling—especially in the winter when the trails are covered in snow.

The I&M Canal Trail offers nearly 70 scenic miles along the canal, providing a great destination for cyclists who enjoy easy miles and a bit of history.

This popular 27-mile trail will take you from Highland Park all the way to Wisconsin

The site of what was once the world’s second largest particle accelerator is a good destination for west-suburban cyclists looking for a natural escape.

This 7-mile paved trail along the Salt Creek connects Western Springs to the Brookfield Zoo.

This 33-mile road route around Whitewater, Wis., is a good taste of the open roads that Wisconsin has to offer

This natural setting is a world away from Chicago—and yet just a few minutes from downtown.