Tours and Tickets to Experience Chicago Lakefront Trail

There are plenty of ways to experience the Chicago Lakefront Trail. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bikes, Bites, and Brews: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour

• Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods

• Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour

• Lakefront Segway Tour in Chicago

• Chicago's West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour

There’s no cost to visit Chicago Lakefront Trail, which is free and open to the public. To visit as part of a guided tour, expect to pay around US$60 to US$100 for a visit to the trail by bike or Segway. Prices vary depending on the size of your group.

That depends. If you’re planning on taking a leisurely stroll, then avoid peak commuting times during the week, when Chicago Lakefront Trail fills up with people whizzing by on bikes on their way to work. Aim for a weekend morning or a weekday in the late morning or early evening.

The best weather windows for a trip to Chicago are typically the shoulder seasons of spring and fall. The Chicago Lakefront Trail is busiest in summer (at its peak, up to 30,000 people per day visit the trail), so opt for the off-season if you’d like a quieter experience.

Yes, the Chicago Lakefront Trail is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. There are 18 miles (29 kilometers) of pedestrian trails and bike lanes, both flat and paved. You’ll find around 50 access points around the city, some located next to museums, beaches, and other Chicago attractions.

Yes, there are restrooms that are open to the public—but not everywhere—so you might want to plan your route accordingly if you know you’ll be needing a restroom. You’ll find options at Navy Pier and Monroe Harbor, and typically every few miles elsewhere along the Chicago Lakefront Trail.