Monthly Bike Rental in Chicago: Prices and Better Options
Where to rent a bike by the month in Chicago: a $250 monthly rental, a rent-to-own e-bike from $159, and Divvy's annual pass as the cheaper alternative.
Igor Does My Bike posts a monthly bike rental rate in Chicago: $250 a month, with lock and helmet included. Whizz offers e-bikes on a rent-to-own plan from $159 a month. For a stay of several months, Divvy Annual costs $143.90 a year, or $99 for new members in a limited-time offer.1,3,2
- At a glance
- Monthly rental
- $250 a month, Igor Does My Bike1
- Weekly rental
- $150 a week1
- Rent-to-own e-bike
- From $159 a month, owned in 12 months3
- Divvy Annual
- $143.90 a year; $99 limited offer for new members2
- Booking notice
- 24 hours ahead1
- Minimum age
- 18, with ID1
Prices from Igor Does My Bike, Divvy (Lyft), Whizz, checked 2026-10-19.
On this page
A monthly rental, a rent-to-own e-bike and a bike share pass each suit a different length of stay. This page lays out each option with its price, as posted by each operator.
Monthly rental: Igor Does My Bike
This shop posts a monthly rate. It rents daily, weekly, monthly and electric.1
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily | $30 a day1 |
| Weekly | $150 a week1 |
| Monthly | $250 a month1 |
| E-bike | $50 a day1 |
The monthly plan is aimed at long-term, bike-curious riders.1 Every rental includes a lock and helmet.1 Lights cost extra.1
If you end up loving the bike, the shop applies your rental fee toward purchasing it.1 That clause turns a monthly rental into a trial.
Terms
- Bookings need 24-hour advance notice.1
- A deposit equal to the rental price is required.1
- Cancel 24 or more hours ahead for a full deposit refund.1
- Riders must be 18 or older and bring a valid ID.1
- Late returns may be charged additional fees.1
- Pickups and returns happen during store hours only, and early returns earn no refund or credit.1
Do not plan on a walk-in. The shop cannot guarantee rental bikes for walk-ins because its inventory rotates constantly.1 Book a day ahead, then collect the bike at your chosen time with your ID.1
The shop also runs a summer outpost on Chicago’s Lakefront Bike Path.1
Rent-to-own e-bike: Whizz
Whizz rents e-bikes from $159 a month.3 After 12 payments, a $99 buyout makes the bike yours.3 Every plan includes GPS tracking and full ownership after 12 months.3
The upfront payment is $0 only upon a successful background check; otherwise a refundable deposit may be required.3 Choose this route if you want an e-bike you will keep. For a short stay, it is the wrong tool.
The cheaper route for a long stay: Divvy
Divvy Annual costs $143.90 a year. New members can join for $99 a year in a limited-time offer.2 Annual members get unlimited 45-minute rides on classic bikes.2
| Divvy option | Price |
|---|---|
| Single ride | $1 to unlock plus $0.20 a minute2 |
| Day pass | $19.90 a day2 |
| Annual | $143.90 a year2 |
| Divvy for Everyone | $5 a year for qualifying residents2 |
Bike Angels take bikes from crowded stations to empty ones and earn points toward ebike credits and free membership extensions.2
The day pass includes unlimited 3-hour classic bike rides within a 24-hour period.2 Ebikes cost $1 to unlock plus $0.44 a minute on a single ride.2
Divvy for Everyone offers $5 annual memberships for qualifying residents, with no annual commitment.2 For a full price breakdown, see Divvy pricing.
The trade-off is practical. Divvy fits short trips between docks. A rental keeps one bike for as long as you need it, with no hunt for a station.
Shops that rent by the day, for as long as you want
Two other shops rent by the hour or the day.
3rd Coast Cycles lets you rent your bike for as many days as you want.5 Prices vary by bike, and the booking page shows the latest rates.5 Helmets are included with all rentals.5
Bobby’s Bike Hike works hourly, half day and full day. Its online rates, discounted 10%, put a comfort hybrid at $14.99 an hour (two-hour minimum), $34.99 for a half day and $39.99 for a full day.4 An electric bicycle, for riders 16 and older, runs $29.99 an hour and $69.99 for a half day.4 Locks, helmets and maps are free with every rental.4 The shop sits on the Lakefront Trail at 540 N Lake Shore Dr.4
Which one to choose
- Staying a week or two: a weekly rental at $150 a week.1
- Staying for months, riding daily: Divvy Annual at $143.90 a year.2
- Want an e-bike you will own: Whizz, from $159 a month.3
- Want to try before buying: monthly rental, with the fee applied toward purchase.1
Compare every price in the bike rental cost guide, or start at the Rentals & Divvy hub.
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Questions people ask
Can I rent a bike for a few months in Chicago?
Yes. Igor Does My Bike lists monthly rentals at $250 a month, with a helmet and lock included. Bookings need 24 hours' notice, a deposit equal to the rental price, and a rider aged 18 or older with ID.1
How expensive are Divvy bikes in Chicago?
A single ride costs $1 to unlock plus $0.20 a minute. A day pass costs $19.90. Divvy Annual costs $143.90 a year, with a $99 limited-time offer for new members.2
How do I pay monthly for an e-bike?
Whizz offers e-bike rentals from $159 a month, owned in 12 months. After 12 payments, a $99 buyout completes the purchase. A background check applies; without it a refundable deposit may be required.3
Is a monthly rental cheaper than a bike share membership?
No, for a long stay. Divvy Annual costs $143.90 a year, and annual members get unlimited 45-minute rides on classic bikes. Igor Does My Bike applies the rental fee toward buying the bike.2,1
Can I get my rental fee back toward buying the bike?
At Igor Does My Bike, yes. If you love the bike, the shop applies your rental fee toward purchasing it.1
Sources
- Chicago Bike RentalsOPERATOR
Igor Does My Bike · igordoesmybike.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Divvy plans and pricingOPERATOR
Divvy (Lyft) · divvybikes.com · checked 2026-10-19 - E-Bike Rental in ChicagoOPERATOR
Whizz · getwhizz.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Traditional & Electric Bike Rentals in ChicagoOPERATOR
Bobby's Bike Hike · bobbysbikehike.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Chicago Bike RentalsOPERATOR
3rd Coast Cycles · 3rdcoastcycles.com · checked 2026-10-19
Photo credits (1)
- Victor Grigas / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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