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The best road cycling routes in Illinois

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Illinois to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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1. Grant Park & Lake Michigan shore from Thorndale

30.4km

01:16

40m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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376

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2. Lakefront Trail to Indiana — Chicago

75.4km

03:11

140m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Chicago – along the coast to Highland Park

76.5km

03:06

150m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Chicago – North Shore Channel Trail & Skokie Lagoons

67.0km

02:42

90m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. North Branch Chicago River loop — Evanston

50.1km

01:57

80m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Chicago – Alsip to Joliet on the Centennial Trail

96.3km

04:15

150m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Chicago – LaBagh Woods

41.2km

01:39

40m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Calumet Beach, Sag Valley Forest Preserve & Salt Creek loop from Chicago

110km

04:20

220m

210m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Joilet – Old Plank Road Trail

82.4km

03:14

160m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Chicago – Erie Lackawanna Trail

94.7km

03:56

100m

110m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Illinois

1. Grant Park & Lake Michigan shore from Thorndale

2. Lakefront Trail to Indiana — Chicago

3. Chicago – along the coast to Highland Park

4. Chicago – North Shore Channel Trail & Skokie Lagoons

5. North Branch Chicago River loop — Evanston

6. Chicago – Alsip to Joliet on the Centennial Trail

7. Chicago – LaBagh Woods

8. Calumet Beach, Sag Valley Forest Preserve & Salt Creek loop from Chicago

9. Joilet – Old Plank Road Trail

10. Chicago – Erie Lackawanna Trail

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