Why this route?
Avoids South State Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids South State Street
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
0 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 0 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Indiana Avenue BikewayQuiet streets · Loomis Street - Lakefront1.4 mi
- East 29th StreetQuiet streets427 ft
- South Prairie AvenueQuiet streets2000 ft
- East 25th StreetSome traffic846 ft
- South Michigan AvenueBusy road · Downtown - King Avenue667 ft
- East 24th StreetBike path · Downtown - King Avenue893 ft
- South State StreetQuiet streets1825 ft
- East 21st StreetQuiet streets432 ft
- South Wabash AvenueBike path · Downtown - King Avenue2170 ft
- East 16th StreetQuiet streets409 ft
- South State StreetBusy road661 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Bronzeville to South Loop?
About 22 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.4 mi. The most direct route is 3.2 mi and takes about 21 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Bronzeville to South Loop?
SuperSafe™ goes via Indiana Avenue Bikeway, South Prairie Avenue and South Wabash Avenue, using Loomis Street - Lakefront and Downtown - King Avenue. 88% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Bronzeville to South Loop hilly?
No. It climbs 0 ft in total and is flat for almost all of it.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Bronzeville.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Chicago map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Chicago map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.