Chicago Half-Day Bike Rental
Overview
Explore Chicago at your own pace on an independent bike tour. With your half-day bike rental, pedal along Lake Michigan and visit top Chicago attractions such as Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Wrigley Field and the Shedd Aquarium. This is a fun and active way to experience the city with the whole family, and you can enjoy the flexibility to create your own itinerary with the help of your provided map.
What's Included
- Detailed city map
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Bike lock
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Meeting Location
540 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You’ll receive a helmet, bike lock and detailed map to help you easily navigate the city.
This half day bike rental allows you to explore Chicago at your own pace. Choose from a variety of attractions and create your own sightseeing itinerary to fit your whole family's interests and preferences.
Start cycling along the shores of Lake Michigan for gorgeous views of Navy Pier, featuring family-friendly attractions, entertainment, shopping and dining.
Continue to Millennium Park, a lively gathering spot that's home to Cloud Gate (The Bean). Stop here to take a photo of yourself reflected in the mirror of this famous bean-shaped sculpture!
Head north to Lincoln Park, a large lakeside community and park home to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Entrance is free, so you can hop off your bike to explore some amazing animal exhibits.
Further south, you’ll find Grant Park, whose Buckingham Fountain stands tall as one of the largest fountains in the world!
For a taste of Chicago’s passion for art and science, head to Museum Campus, a 57-acre (23-hectare) park on Lake Michigan that’s home to the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum of Natural History, as well as the Soldier Field football stadium.
Of course, you can’t miss Wrigley Field, where the Chicago Cubs play! After your independent bike tour, drop your bike off at the rental shop by 5pm.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All child equipment must be rented along with an adult bike rental. For liability reasons, child equipment cannot be rented on its own
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Detailed city map.
- Use of bicycle and helmet.
- Bike lock.
- Food and drinks.
- Guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chicago Half-Day Bike Rental is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chicago Half-Day Bike Rental will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Detailed city map
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Bike lock
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All child equipment must be rented along with an adult bike rental. For liability reasons, child equipment cannot be rented on its own
