Bus

Bring your bike on a bus at any time. Every bus is equipped with a bike rack that can hold two bikes. See important note under Pace.

View CTA's video on how to load your bike onto bus

Train

You can bring your bike on the 'L' with the following exceptions:

• Not during rush hour, Monday-Friday, 7-9 AM, and 4-6 PM
• On July 3rd
• On certain cars on the Blue Line (with the folding doors, your bike won't fit)

Some additonal rules:

• Folded folding bikes always allowed.
• Let others board and deboard first.

You can bring most bikes on the train with the following exceptions:

• During posted blackout dates (some holidays, downtown festivals)
• During Taste of Chicago
• On weekday trains arriving in Chicago before 9:30 AM
• On weekday trains leaving Chicago between 3 and 7 PM

You must bring a bungee cord or similar device to attach your bike to the seat frame.

Some additional rules:

• Folded and covered folding bikes always allowed.
• Let others board and deboard first.

Bring your bike on a bus at any time. Every bus is equipped with a bike rack that can hold two bikes.

An important note about buses:

When you travel by bus with your bike, upon deboarding at your requested stop, tell the bus operator that you will be removing your bike. Do not exit the bus until the bus operator acknowledges what you said.

After you remove your bike, return the bike rack to its upright position if your bike is last. Step away from the bus to a location where the bus operator can clearly see you and that you're in a safe location.