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Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Buckingham Fountain loop from Western

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Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Buckingham Fountain loop from Western

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Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Buckingham Fountain loop from Western

01:38

31.6km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.57 km for 114 m

After 9.94 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.70 km

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Highlight • Trail

Really nice bike path along the shore of the lake - well laid out and maintained and with great views on the city as well. Watch out for pedestrians a bit.

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9.38 km

View of Chicago Skyline from Milton Lee Olive Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful city skyline from a quiet corner.

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9.62 km

Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach

Highlight • Cafe

Beach with skyline view and evening sun.
Nice cafe for outdoor seating with a delicious menu.

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9.99 km

Polk Bros Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Polk Bros Park is a 13-acre space at Chicago's Navy Pier and serves as a vibrant "front lawn" for the iconic pier. The park features the Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, …

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12.3 km

Buckingham Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Changing water features with colorful lighting in the evening.

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12.6 km

Buckingham Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The Buckingham Fountain is across the South DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park. Cycling isn't permitted in the park, but it's well worth stopping and pushing across to have …

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16.3 km

Experience The McCormick Bird Sanctuary in the heart of the Burnham Wildlife Corridor. Spanning 9 acres, this sanctuary blends native prairie and woodland, with a distinctive prairie situated above an …

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

2.07 km

1.45 km

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

8.37 km

1.13 km

293 m

Elevation

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Monday 8 June

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Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Buckingham Fountain loop from Western

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

View of Chicago Skyline from Milton Lee Olive Park

Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach

Polk Bros Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

McCormick Bird Sanctuary

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