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The best cycling routes in Illinois

4.6

(1435)

15,484

riders

929

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Cycling in Illinois is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of United States. So you can find your perfect Illinois bike ride, we’ve reviewed …

Last updated: September 26, 2025

4.9

(21)

400

riders

1. Navy Pier/Rogers Park out and back — Chicago

42.3km

02:24

70m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(16)

252

riders

2. Lakefront/Route 66 loop — Chicago

25.1km

01:26

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(8)

160

riders

3. Lakefront Trail out and back— Chicago

18.3km

01:02

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(33)

120

riders

4. Botanic Gardens loop — Chicago

38.2km

02:09

40m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(27)

120

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5. Ned Brown Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

15.5km

00:54

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(8)

riders

6. Poplar Creek Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

18.8km

01:05

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.0

(1)

riders

7. North Branch Trail loop — Evanston

93.3km

05:22

130m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(1)

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8. Evanston Lighthouse via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

77.1km

04:23

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(4)

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9. Dam Number 1 Woods out and back — Des Plaines

27.7km

02:28

40m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

(3)

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10. Des Plaines River Trail loop — Robinson Woods South

78.9km

06:27

140m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Illinois

1. Navy Pier/Rogers Park out and back — Chicago

2. Lakefront/Route 66 loop — Chicago

3. Lakefront Trail out and back— Chicago

4. Botanic Gardens loop — Chicago

5. Ned Brown Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

6. Poplar Creek Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

7. North Branch Trail loop — Evanston

8. Evanston Lighthouse via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

9. Dam Number 1 Woods out and back — Des Plaines

10. Des Plaines River Trail loop — Robinson Woods South

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