Below is a list of bicycle trails and bicycle related maps with a notation of whether an online version of a map is available.
| Map/Trail Name |
Description |
Source |
Online Map |
| 1896 bike ride from Chicago to Ottawa |
A bike ride from Chicago to Ottawa that was organized by The League of American Wheelman in 1896. |
League of American Wheelman |
Yes but very low quality |
| 56 Illinois trails |
Overview maps with links to thumbnail descriptions, such as Location and setting, length, surface, and contact information for 56 Illinois trails located throughout the state |
League of Illinois Bicyclists |
Some |
| American Discovery Trail in Illinois |
The American Discovery Trail as it crosses Illinois. |
The American Discovery Trail |
No |
| Aurora Bicycle Maps |
Routes for bicycle travel throughout Aurora showing trails and preferred road routes. Also available are brochures with helpful tips on bike commuting to the downtown Aurora Metra station and the Route 59 Metra station. |
League of Illinois Bicyclists |
Yes |
| Bicycle Trails of Illinois - Fourth Edition |
Author: American Bike Trails
Paperback, 191 pages
Published by American Bike Trails.
Over 120 trails throughout Illinois. Illustrated, in color, easy to reference and use, directions to trails sites and accesses, locations and distances to nearby communities, trail distances, general setting, conditions, points of interest, state, sectional and selective county overviews, riding tips, contacts for additional information, alternate trails and uses, Illinois parks - facilities and activities. |
American Bike Trails |
No |
| Bloomington/Normal Constitution Trail |
A multi-use trail made possible by a joint venture with the CIty of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. |
Friends of the Constitution Trail |
Yes |
| CAMBR bike trails |
CAMBR-Chicago Area Mountain Bikers bike trails in Illlinois, Indiana, Michican, and Wisconsin. |
CAMBR Chicago Area Mountain Bikers |
Yes |
| Champaign-Urbana Area Bicycle Map |
The League of Illinois Bicyclists and ChampaignCountyBikes.org have developed this map which suggests routes for bicycle travel throughout the Champaign-Urbana area. The back of the map provides resources and useful information for safer biking. |
League of Illinois Bicyclists and ChampaignCountyBikes.org |
Yes |
| Chicago Bike Map: Streets for Cycling |
 Chicago publishes a free bicycling map focusing on the city's growing bike lane system, suggested streets for cycling, and the trail network. The map also has a wealth of safety information and bicycling tips. Copies may be obtained by calling 312-742-2453 or sending a request via email to cdotbikemaps@cityofchicago.org. |
City of Chicago |
Yes but online maps are partial sections of the total paper version map. |
| Chicagoland Bicycle map |
 The
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (CBF) publishes a map showing bicycle trails
and highlighting roads and streets preferred for bicycling by CBF members.
The new 4th edition map includes relative suitability ratings of
these roads. It is considered the best bike map of the metro area.
The map is $6.95 ($5.00 for CBF members) and is available from area bike
shops or the CBF:
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
650 S. Clark St., Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60605
More information and an order form is available at the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation website. |
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation |
No |
| Cook County Forest Preserve Trail System |
The Cook County Forest Preserve District bicycle trail maps. |
Cook County Forest Preserve District |
Yes |
| DuPage County county wide Bikeway Map |
Map of all bikeways and trails in DuPage County. |
DuPage County |
Yes |
| Frank Lloyd Wright ride |
23 mile ride on Chicago's North Shore complete with cue sheet. |
Evanston Bicycle Club |
No |
| Friends of the Great Western Trails |
The Great Western Trail (GWT) in north central DuPage County is a nearby resource for you and our neighboring communities. Walkers, Runners, Bicyclists, Equestrians, etc, are welcome to use the 11 and 1/2 mile trail all year around. The trails runs relatively flat and wide with long stretches without side street interruptions. Enjoy the nice and easy to cross bridge over I-355 the North-South Tollway. The GWT connects with the IL Prairie Path (IPP) at the Elgin Branch on the west and in the East it starts one block north of the IPP at Villa Ave. |
Friends of the Great Western Trails |
Yes but a low resolution file |
| Grand Illinois Trail (GRT) |
 The GIT is a 535-mile loop trail in northern Illinois. It goes from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi along the northern border of Illinois and then loops back across the state along the Illinois River and the Hennepin Canal. 200 miles of the route is on paved township and county roads while the rest is on limestone trails or paths. |
League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) with support from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). |
Yes |
| "Hiking and Biking the I&M Canal" |
"Hiking and Biking the I&M Canal" is a book by Jim Hochgesang features trail maps, photographs, contacts and complete trail information for the 61-mile I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor trail. |
Published by American Bike Trails |
No |
| Jane Addams Recreation
Trail |
The Jane Addams Recreation Trail in Northwest Illinois is a 12.85 mile trail between Freeport, Illinois and the Wisconsin State line and is part of the Grand Illinois Trail that traverses northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. |
Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau |
Yes |
| Kane County Bicycle Map |
 The 2005 Public Kane County Bicycle Map was a great success and incredibly popular with the public. A few of the main features of the map include existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian trails, bicycle level of service ratings for selected roadways, points of interest and major destinations, mile markers, and information on trail etiquette, sharing the trail (and the road) and bicycle safety. Staff has reviewed the recommended changes to the 2006 edition of the bike map and is moving forward with printing.
|
Kane County |
Yes |
| KATY Trail Missouri |
Everything you need to know about the KATY Trail which runs 225 miles from Saint Charles, MO to Clinton, MO.: wineries, restaurants, lodging, grocery stores, even photo opportunities. |
BikeKatyTrail.com |
Yes |
| Illinois and Michigan Canal maps |
Illinois and Michigan Canal maps and cue sheets. |
Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
Yes |
| Illinois Department of Transportation maps |
IDOT road maps indicating the suitability of roads for bicycling have been developed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
  Illinois Bike Maps for all of Illinois are now available, single copies are free, from IDOT. The maps are part of a series that cover the entire state. The maps are available for all 9 IDOT/LIB districts. The printed bicycle maps are available free of charge by contacting:
Map Sales - Room 121
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 S Dirksen Pky
Springfield, IL 62764
Telephone: 217-782-7820 |
Illinois Department of Transportation |
Yes but on-line maps are partial sections of the IDOT district maps. |
| Illinois Prairie Path |
The Illinois Prairie Path is a 55-mile biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trail in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. A paper map is for sale from the organization and may be found in many local bike shops.
| The Illinois Prairie Path, A not-for-profit Corporation |
No. |
| Iowa Trail Guide |
Iowa Trail Guide. |
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation |
Yes |
| Lake County Forest Preserves |
Lake County forest preserves bike trails. |
Lake County Forest Preserve District |
No |
| Madison County Transit Online Bikeway Map |
Explore Southwestern Illinois and its vast array of natural surroundings on the Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails system and experience more than 85 miles of scenic Madison County bikeways. |
Madison County Transit |
Yes |
| Major Taylor Bicycle Trail |
Major Taylor Bicycle Trail officially opened August 22, 2004 in the Hyde Park area. |
Major Taylor Bike Society |
No |
| Mississippi River Trail (MRT) |
 The MRT is a 10-state bicycling route in the process of development. It travels over 2000 continuous miles, on each side of the river, between the headwaters at Lake Itasca , Minnesota and the Gulf of Mexico . When complete, the route will consist of trails and bike-friendly roads, with "MRT" signs identifying the way. In Illinois , the MRT route traverses some of the state's most diverse landscapes. Steep bluff lands in the "unglaciated" northwest region around Galena provide picturesque scenic beauty amidst small towns and wooded areas. Beyond the industrial communities of Moline and Rock Island , the topography flattens out, and the MRT traverses areas of rich farming country. South of the metropolitan St. Louis area, riders will enter the Delta, where flat river bottom lands provide miles of great cycling. |
Partners working on the Illinois MRT include government agencies. The Illinois' Mississippi River Trail User Guide was produced by the League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) with the assistance of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. |
Yes |
| Mountain bike trails |
Mountain bike trails in Illinois Parks & Natural Areas. |
Assorted sources |
Some |
| Naperville Biking Map and Guide |
City of Naperville biking map and guide. |
Naperville City transportation staff and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee |
Yes |
| Old Plank Road Trail |
Old Plank Road Trail is a 21 mile recreation trail which is part of the GIT. |
Old Plank Road Management Commission |
Yes |
| Peoria Bicycling Map and Resource Guide |
 The Peoria City Government has published the first comprehensive bicycle map in downstate Illinois. The Peoria Bicycling Map and Resource Guide shows the best roads and trails for bicycling in the city. The map also lists and locates great bicycle destinations such as parks, historic sites, bicycle shops, and shopping centers. The maps are free to the public and currently available at Peoria City Hall (419 Fulton St). They should also be available in all local bicycle shops. |
Peoria City Government |
No |
| Quad Cities Bicycle Map |
 Shows trails and a network of road routes recommended by local cyclists, for travel around the Quad Cities area. |
League of Illinois Bicyclists |
Yes |
| Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's list of Illinois trails |
Details on Illinois trails from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. |
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy |
No |
| Rockford Area Bicycle Map |
 Shows trails and a network of road routes recommended by local cyclists, for travel around the Rockford area. |
League of Illinois Bicyclists |
Yes |
| Route 66 Trail |
 From 1926 to 1977, Route 66 led travelers from Chicago to St. Louis, before being replaced by Interstate 55. Today, a continuous Historic Route 66 route is signed and driven by many. In 2005, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources convened a committee of public and private groups with a new vision of exploring the sights, cities, towns, and rural areas of Route 66 at a slower pace. |
Produced by the League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) with the assistance of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and other partners on the Route 66 Trail committee. |
Yes |
| Southern DuPage County Regional Trail |
Map of the new Southern DuPage County Regional Trail will be available online early 2007. Till that time hard copies may be obtained by emailing Deborah Jan Fagan, DuPage County Chief Planner and County Trail System Coordinator. |
DuPage County |
No |
| Springfield Area Bicycle Map |
 Shows trails and a network of road routes recommended by local cyclists, for travel around the Springfield area. |
League of Illinois Bicyclists |
Yes |
Trail Monkey |
Trail Monkey provides 50+ trail maps for Illinois from southern tip to northern Illinois including history, points of interest and other useful information. |
Trail Monkey |
Yes |
| Wisconsin State Trails |
Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails, wildlife areas, and other Department of Natural Resources lands provide more than 3,060 miles of recreational trails. They go through forests and prairies and on boardwalks over wetlands and sand dunes. Some provide urban residents with scenic getaways to rural areas. |
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
Yes |
| Wisconsin county bike maps |
County bike maps for every Wisconsin county. |
Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
Yes |
