Best Neighborhoods for Biking in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL has a Bike Score of 72, making it very convenient to bike for most errands around the city. Chicago has more than 200 miles of on-street and off-street bikeways and more than 13,000 bike racks.

East Hyde Park

96 / 100

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East Hyde Park has a Bike Score of 96 and is the most bikeable section of the city. Some of your errands can be run on a bicycle without any difficulty. Cycle around the residential areas, through the shopping district, and to the lake where you'll find stunning views and wildlife in the heart of the city.

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Noble Square

96 / 100

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The Noble Square neighborhood is the second most bikeable section in Chicago with a Bike Score of 96. This warm and welcoming community has an urban vibe, and you can ride your bicycle almost anywhere you want to go.

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Wicker Park

96 / 100

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Wicker Park has a Bike Score of 96. Some of your errands can be run on your bicycle without difficulty. This hip community has a vibrant nightlife with restaurants, bars, and other entertainment venues. Bike over to the shopping district where you'll find quirky shops, small locally owned cafes, and specialty food stores to explore.

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Ukrainian Village

95 / 100

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With a Bike Score of 95, the Ukrainian Village neighborhood is the fourth most bikeable area in Chicago. In this community, it is possible to run errands on your bike, so you won't have to worry about finding a parking spot. The Ukrainian Village is a biker’s paradise with casual eateries and bars scattered about the area.

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West Town

94 / 100

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The West Town community has a Bike Score of 94, making it the fifth most bikeable section of the city. Most of your errands can be run on your bicycle without any difficulty. Residents and visitors in this neighborhood can ride their bikes to any of the hundreds of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.

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Logan Square

93 / 100

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The Logan Square neighborhood has a Bike Score of 93, making it one of the top 10 most bikeable sections of Chicago. You can run some of your errands on your bike and not have to worry about finding a parking place. Coffee shops, delis, art galleries, bars, microbreweries, and music venues are all accessible with your bike.

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Uptown

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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Uptown has a Bike Score of 92 and is the seventh most bikeable section of Chicago. Take advantage of nice days and ride your bike to run some of your errands.

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Hyde Park

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

With a Bike Score of 91, Hyde Park is the eighth most bikeable section of Chicago. You can run some errands on your bike without having to worry about finding a parking spot. You can ride to the DuSable Museum of African History or the University of Chicago campus.

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Tri-taylor

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Tri-Taylor is the ninth most bikeable section of Chicago with a Bike Score of 90. Many of your errands can be run on your bike. Ride your bicycle around this diverse neighborhood where you'll find the Chicago Technology Park Research Center and other points of interest.

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Illinois Medical District

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

A Bike Score of 90 makes the Illinois Medical District the tenth most bikeable community in Chicago. You can reach all of the medical facilities in the area on your bike.

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