How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Bike in Chicago?
Bike rental prices in Chicago: hourly, half-day and full-day rates for city bikes, hybrids, road bikes, ebikes and kids bikes, plus Divvy and add-on costs.
A standard adult bike costs $35 to $45 a day in Chicago: $35 for a city bike or $45 for a comfort bike at Bike & Roll, and $39.99 for a comfort hybrid at Bobby's Bike Hike1,2,3. Ebikes cost $85 a day at Bike & Roll4. Divvy's day pass is $19.905.
- At a glance
- City bike, full day
- $35 at Bike & Roll1
- Ebike, full day
- $85 at Bike & Roll4
- Kids bike, full day
- $29.99 at Bobby's3
- Divvy day pass
- $19.90, unlimited 3-hour classic rides5
Prices from Bike & Roll Chicago, Bobby's Bike Hike, Divvy (Lyft), checked 2026-10-19.
Rental prices in Chicago fall into two bands: a shop that charges by the hour or the day, and Divvy, which charges by the minute. Know which band fits your ride before you pay.
Shop rates
Prices below are the rates each shop lists on its own page1,3.
Bike & Roll
Bike & Roll rents from shops at 34 S. Michigan Ave. by Millennium Park8 and at 600 E. Grand Ave. on Navy Pier8.
| Bike | Per hour | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| City bike, 3-speed | $151 | $351 |
| Comfort bike, 21-speed | $202 | $452 |
| Electric bike | $254 | $854 |
Bobby’s Bike Hike
Bobby’s rents at 540 N Lake Shore Dr, on the Lakefront Trail3. Rates carry a two-hour minimum for hourly rental, and online rates include a 10% discount3.
| Bike | Per hour (2-hour minimum) | Half day (4 hours or less) | Full day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort hybrid | $14.993 | $34.993 | $39.993 |
| Road bike | $24.993 | $59.993 | $69.993 |
| Tandem | $24.993 | $59.993 | $69.993 |
| Electric bike | $29.993 | $69.993 | Not offered3 |
| Kids bike, 20 inch | $9.993 | $24.993 | $29.993 |
Bobby’s comfort bikes are for riders 12 and older. Its ebikes are for riders 16 and older3.
When the day rate wins
Take the day rate sooner than you think. At Bike & Roll, a city bike costs 2 × $15 = $30 for two hours but 3 × $15 = $45 for three, against $35 for the day1. The comfort bike is 2 × $20 = $40 for two hours and 3 × $20 = $60 for three, against $45 for the day2. At Bobby’s, a comfort hybrid costs 2 × $14.99 = $29.98 for two hours but 3 × $14.99 = $44.97 for three, against $34.99 for the half day3.
A family adds up quickly. At Bobby’s, two adult comfort hybrids and one kids bike for a full day come to 2 × $39.99 + $29.99 = $109.973. More in kids bike rental in Chicago.
Divvy rates
Divvy is Chicago’s city-owned bikeshare7. It charges by the minute.
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Single ride | $1 to unlock, then $0.20 a minute5 |
| Day pass | $19.90 for unlimited 3-hour classic rides in 24 hours5 |
| Ebike, single ride | $1 unlock + $0.44 a minute5 |
| Ebike, day pass | Free unlock + $0.44 a minute5 |
A two-hour classic ride costs $1 + 120 min × $0.20 = $25.00 on a single ride5. At $0.44 a minute, an hour on a Divvy ebike costs 60 min × $0.44 = $26.40 before any unlock fee5. Compare the two options in Divvy vs a bike rental shop, and see every plan in Divvy pricing.
Extras that change the total
- Helmet and lock. Both shops include them6,3. You pay nothing extra.
- Deposit. Bike & Roll requires a credit card and/or a valid driver license or passport6.
- Damage and theft waiver. Bike & Roll sells one for $5 per pedal bike per day and $10 per electric bike per day6.
- One-way drop-off. Bike & Roll lets you rent at one location and drop off at another during business hours at no extra fee6.
Choosing
For a few hours of hopping between stops, Divvy costs least. For a full day on the lakefront, the shop day rate of $35 to $45 is predictable1,2,3. For ebikes, Bike & Roll’s $85 day rate is the only full-day ebike rate on this page4. More on electric rentals: ebike rental in Chicago. Downtown pick-up points: bike rental downtown. The full list lives under Rentals & Divvy.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost per day to rent a bike in Chicago?
A full day costs $35 for a city bike at Bike & Roll and $39.99 for a comfort hybrid at Bobby's Bike Hike1,3. Bike & Roll's comfort bike is $452. Ebikes cost $85 a day at Bike & Roll4.
How expensive are Divvy bikes in Chicago?
A single ride costs $1 to unlock plus $0.20 a minute on a classic bike5. The day pass costs $19.90 and covers unlimited 3-hour classic rides in 24 hours5. Ebikes cost $0.44 a minute without a membership5.
Sources
- City Bike (Chicago)OPERATOR
Bike & Roll Chicago · bikeandroll.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Comfort Bike (Chicago)OPERATOR
Bike & Roll Chicago · bikeandroll.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Bike Rentals | Bobby's Bike Hike ChicagoOPERATOR
Bobby's Bike Hike · bobbysbikehike.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Electric Bike (Chicago)OPERATOR
Bike & Roll Chicago · bikeandroll.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Plans & PricingOPERATOR
Divvy (Lyft) · divvybikes.com · checked 2026-10-19 - FAQOPERATOR
Bike & Roll Chicago · bikeandroll.com · checked 2026-10-19 - DivvyGOV
City of Chicago, Department of Transportation · chicago.gov · checked 2026-10-19 - Bike & Roll ChicagoOPERATOR
Bike & Roll Chicago · bikeandroll.com · checked 2026-10-19
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