Traditional & Electric Bike Rentals in Chicago

Chicago proudly ranks as the country’s best city for bicycling year after year because of its flat terrain, miles of bike trails, and interconnected neighborhoods, parks, and attractions. The bike shop is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago’s 20-mile Lakefront Bike Trail at 540 N Lake Shore Dr. We offer free bike locks, helmets, and maps with all bike rentals. ONLINE RATES INCLUDE 10% DISCOUNT.

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Rent a Bike in Chicago

Chicago is a bicyclist’s dream, both for novice riders as well as advanced. Chicago is geographically flat, has hundreds of miles of bike trails, and all of Chicago’s top attractions are connected to Chicago’s Lakefront Trail. Chicago has consistently been ranked the #1 City in America for biking, and the 20-mile Lakefront Trail is our crowned jewel of bike paths. The trail offers miles of car-free riding along Lake Michigan, connecting downtown attractions to vibrant neighborhoods and beautiful parks and beaches. You can get anywhere by bike in Chicago.

Looking for bike rentals near you in Chicago?
Bobby’s Bike Hike is conveniently located right in the middle of Chicago’s Lakefront Bike Path and offers a variety of bike rentals from traditional bike rentals to electric bike rentals. Other available bikes include comfort bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, tandem bicycles, child bikes, and biking equipment. Families should take note, Chicago’s lakefront is very kid-friendly, taking you to Lincoln Park Free Zoo, Maggie Daley Children’s Free Park, and the Chicago Children’s Museum, all within a short ride of our Chicago Bike Shop.

With every bike rental, we give you a free bike lock so you have the freedom to stop at a museum or at a café, a helmet to keep you safe,  and a comprehensive Chicago bike map that offers our favorite routes that allow you to explore the Best of Chicago. Plus, our bike rental prices are the absolute best in Chicago.

Best Places to Ride Your Rental Bike in Chicago

From our location, you can easily ride car-free trails to:

• Chicago’s Navy Pier
• North Avenue Beach
• Millennium Park
• Buckingham Fountain
• Chicago Riverwalk
• Museum Campus
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Wrigley Field

While the Lakefront Bike Trail offers enough enjoyment for a majority of our guests, we do give you a Free Bike Map if you want to get away from the Lakefront’s parks and beaches and explore the adjacent upscale neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and cafes.

By bike, you can stop in for lunch in one of the neighborhood cafes of Old Town or Lincoln Park, enjoy the spirited atmosphere of Wrigleyville on game day (or any day for that matter), get the local vibe in Wicker Park or Bucktown, or try the ethnic eateries of Chinatown, Pilsen, and Hyde Park. We can also show you the best routes to get to the new 606 Bloomingdale Bike Trail.