Why this route?
Avoids West Roosevelt Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids West Roosevelt Road
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
13 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 13 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- South Blue Island AvenueQuiet streets · Loomis Street - Lakefront0.6 mi
- West Maxwell StreetQuiet streets1170 ft
- South Morgan StreetQuiet streets1753 ft
- West Taylor StreetBike path · Roosevelt Road Alternative1125 ft
- South Halsted StreetQuiet streets · Roosevelt Road Alternative · UIC - DuPaul University1783 ft
- Harrison Street BikewayBike path · Harrison1666 ft
- Clinton Street BikewayBike path · Clinton0.6 mi
- West Washington StreetSome traffic · Clinton · Washington1202 ft
- Washington Street BikewayBike path · Washington1204 ft
- North LaSalle StreetBusy road422 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Pilsen to The Loop?
About 20 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.1 mi. The most direct route is 3 mi and takes about 20 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Pilsen to The Loop?
SuperSafe™ goes via South Blue Island Avenue, South Halsted Street and Clinton Street Bikeway, using Loomis Street - Lakefront, Roosevelt Road Alternative, UIC - DuPaul University, Harrison, Clinton and Washington. 82% 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 Pilsen to The Loop hilly?
No. It climbs 13 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 Pilsen.
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.