Why this route?
Avoids North Wells Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids North Wells 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
- West North AvenueBusy road · Wells1261 ft
- North Dearborn ParkwayBike path · Dearborn0.7 mi
- West Oak StreetQuiet streets400 ft
- North Clark StreetQuiet streets2389 ft
- West Erie StreetSome traffic0.6 mi
- North Fairbanks CourtBusy road297 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Old Town to Streeterville?
About 14 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.1 mi. The most direct route is 2 mi and takes about 13 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Old Town to Streeterville?
SuperSafe™ goes via North Dearborn Parkway, North Clark Street and West Erie Street, using Wells and Dearborn. 63% 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 Old Town to Streeterville 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 Old Town.
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.