Chicago Lakefront Trail
A roughly 29-kilometer (18-mile) lakeside greenway along Lake Michigan, linking beaches, parks, and museums for cycling or running.
The Lakefront Trail runs along the shore of Lake Michigan for about 29 kilometers (18 miles), from Ardmore Avenue in the north to the south side. Separate lanes are provided for cyclists and pedestrians. Along the way you will pass beaches, Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Grant Park, the Museum Campus, and Jackson Park, with lake and skyline views throughout. You can use Divvy bike-share bikes or rent a bike from a shop to ride a section; riding from Navy Pier to the Museum Campus is recommended. Summer weekends can be crowded, so keep to your lane.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Buckingham Fountain
- Millennium Park & Cloud Gate
- Chicago Riverwalk & Architecture Cruise
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Chicago Cultural Center
- Navy Pier
- Chicago Theatre
- Shedd Aquarium