Can you bring a bike on the train in Chicago?

Bicycles are permitted on the 'L' (CTA trains) every day, except during weekday rush periods (7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm). Bicycles are not allowed on certain days when trains are expected to become very crowded, such as on days of fireworks events, or otherwise when trains may or already have become full/crowded.



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Bicycles are permitted on weekday trains arriving in Chicago before 6:31 AM and after 9:30 AM and leaving Chicago before 3:00 PM and after 7:00 PM. Metra reserves the right to ban bikes on trains during special events.

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Chicago ranked 161st out of 163 big cities and scored a seven out of 100. Speed limits tanked the city's bikeability. The report's analysis considers streets with a 30 mph speed limit — a standard for most Chicago streets — or higher as unsafe for cycling.

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Are bicycles allowed on the Riverwalk? Yes. However, there are designated locations where bikes must be walked. Please obey any posted signage pertaining to your bicycle.

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a. Riding bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates, rollerblades, or other wheeled transportation devices in the Park is prohibited. Bicycle parking is only permitted at the McDonald's Cycle Center and at designated bike racks.

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Alcohol is generally allowed on Metra trains, in moderation. Metra reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated or impaired. Unruly behavior will be not tolerated and all riders are required to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Underage drinking on Metra trains will not be tolerated.

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