Lakefront Trail in Chicago Loop

Lakefront Trail in Loop in Chicago is a four-lane, concrete, lit bike path. It runs in a north-south direction and crosses East Waldron Drive, East Hayes Drive, South Commodore Whalen Drive, East 71st Street, East Monroe Drive, East Eriksen Drive and South Promontory Drive. It ends in a cul-de-sac and is a footpath between East 71st Street and East Eriksen Drive and not passable by car. It connects Woodlawn, Loop, Near South Side, Hyde Park, Near North Side and Douglas. This street is part of the Bicycle routes 36 (Illinois), 37 (Illinois), Chicago Riverwalk, Lake Shore East and Grand Illinois Trail - Maywood to Lansing as well as the Hiking trail "Chicago Riverwalk" as well as the Hiking trail "OBT-10". Nearby you can find among others 3 ferry terminals, a boat rental, a bike shop and an artwork. The nearest bus stop is Harbor Point (about 250 m away). Lakefront Trail also exists in Edgewater, Uptown, Lake View and Lincoln Park.

Bicycle
designated
Road Type
bike path
Lanes
4
Route
north-south

Stations

  • Museum Campus.
  • Buckingham Fountain.
  • Monroe Harbor Tender Service.

Boat rentals

  • Urban Kyaks.

Artworks

  • Magma (Artist: Mark di Suvero).

Coffee shops

  • Cafe Michelle (opening hours: Wed–Sun 10–18) at North Lake Shore Drive 200 (60601).

Bike shops

  • 3rd Coast Cycles.

Ticket offices

  • Shoreline Water Taxi (Shoreline Water Taxi).