Urban Bike Rentals
Don't own a bike? From out of town? The perfect way to see Chicago is on two wheels. Whether you are new to cycling and want to try before you buy, are in town without a bike, or hosting friends or family from out of town, a rental bike from Earth Rider in Chicago is your best option for your city mobility experience. We ride here ourselves and know you want a ride that fits, is in good working order, and at a reasonable price. We rent urban bikes including hybrids, road bikes, and a bike trailer from major bike brands such as Jamis, Reid, Trek, and Lightspeed. Our bike technicians keep them in good working order all ready for your ride. Rental periods range from a half day to a day or overnight. We ask that any bike you rent overnight be stored indoors for security purposes. Weekly rentals available at selected times based on availability. When reserving a bike we need to know the height of the rider so we can set aside a bike in the correct size for maximum comfort and safety and we require a credit card to guarantee the reservation and assure a bike is available when you want it. Walk-in rentals are available as long a bikes are available. Call us to make arrangements for your next rental bike adventure or reserve online below.
Value |
Trailer |
Road |
Hybrid |
Half day (4 hr) |
$20 |
$35 |
$30 |
Day (8 hr) |
$25 |
$60 |
$50 |
Day (24 hour) |
$35 |
$80 |
$70 |
Included with bike rental
All bike rentals include a bike lock, helmet in your size, and route map to popular destinations in Chicago. Available for free upon request: patch kit, spare tube, source of inflation, and bungee. Requests for special pedal configurations will be handled on a case by case basis and for an additional charge. We have a changing room plus you are welcome to leave personal items in our storage room while you are out riding.
Rental policies
Before you Rent
Renters must have a valid government-issues photo ID and be 18 years of age or older
There is a one-hour rental minimum
Rain checks will be offered in the event of undesirable weather
Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online or via phone until 5pm the day prior.
If your plans change and you need to cancel or modify a reservation, it must be done within 24 hours of the reservations. After 24 hours reservations are final.
Make sure you understand how to operate the equipment prior to renting
There is a one-hour rental minimum
Rain checks will be offered in the event of undesirable weather
Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online or via phone until 5pm the day prior.
If your plans change and you need to cancel or modify a reservation, it must be done within 24 hours of the reservations. After 24 hours reservations are final.
Make sure you understand how to operate the equipment prior to renting
Riding Guidelines
Rain checks will be offered in the event of undesirable weather
You are responsible for the bike and must lock the bike when you are not riding it. Lock the frame to a rack or other stationary object.
Overnight rentals must be stored and locked inside.
You will be charged for damage to the bike
Renters are expected to ride safety, use common sense, watch for others, and obey all traffic laws
There is no refund for early returns.
You are responsible for the bike and must lock the bike when you are not riding it. Lock the frame to a rack or other stationary object.
Overnight rentals must be stored and locked inside.
You will be charged for damage to the bike
Renters are expected to ride safety, use common sense, watch for others, and obey all traffic laws
There is no refund for early returns.
Reserve by calling us.
She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life." - Frances E. Willard, How I Learned To Ride The Bicycle, 1895
