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Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Western Avenue

Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Western Avenue

Easy

4.8

(2358)

11,940

riders

Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Western Avenue

01:21

32.7km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 13.6 km for 69 m

After 18.9 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.8 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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12.1 km

Another beautiful part of the Lakefront Trail. If you're running southbound you'll get the best view of Navy Pier, if you're running northbound you're guaranteed beautiful skyline views. Great views all around.

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15.3 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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15.6 km

Chicago Lakefront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chicago's Lakefront Trail, a sprawling pathway that extends for miles along the mesmerizing shores of Lake Michigan. Revel in the stunning turquoise hues of the lake, especially when the sun …

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16.3 km

View of downtown Chicago from the Shedd Aquarium

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view towards the skyline from the loop around the aquarium especially in the evenings is priceless.

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20.0 km

Lake Shore Park

Highlight • Rest Area

When the weather is nice, many athletes can be found here: there are several tennis courts, a large lawn and even a tartan track around the park. Plus a great view of downtown Chicago and Lake Shore Drive.

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23.7 km

Fullerton Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a fantastic location to take in the breathtaking Chicago skyline! And to top it off, there's even a convenient drinking fountain station nearby.

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32.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

6.37 km

884 m

433 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

6.60 km

381 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

26°C

16°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Lakefront Trail, Chicago – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Western Avenue

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Buckingham Fountain

Chicago Lakefront Trail

View of downtown Chicago from the Shedd Aquarium

Lake Shore Park

Fullerton Beach

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