Explore the Grounds

Bike Rentals

Explore the Arboretum’s natural beauty as you bike 9 miles of bike-friendly, paved routes. Rentals are available on select dates, May through October, weather permitting.

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Please note: Bike rentals may be delayed or canceled due to poor weather. Call 630-968-0074 after 8:30 a.m. on the day of your visit to ask about bike rental availability.

Explore The Morton Arboretum’s tree-filled landscapes and boost your health with a bike ride!

Bike rental availability varies depending on the time of year. Rentals are available:

  • On weekends only during May
  • Daily from Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), through Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
  • On weekends only from Tuesday, September 8, through Sunday, October 25
  • On Indigenous People’s Day (Monday, October 12)

Bike rental hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated. The last rental start time is 3:00 p.m.

Rental costs vary depending on the equipment rented and the length of the rental period.

Rental Reservations

We recommend reserving bike rentals online and in advance, as equipment is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reserve your bike rentals online with Mill Race Cyclery.

Please use “The Morton Arboretum” as your location when reserving your equipment.

Please note that Arboretum general admission is not included with bike rental reservations and must be purchased separately.

Rentals may be delayed or canceled due to poor weather. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to rent equipment.

Details

The bike rental station is located just outside the main entrance to the Visitor Center on the Arboretum’s East Side.

Guests are welcome to bring their own bicycles to ride on paved roads at the Arboretum.

Bike racks are at the following locations:

  • Visitor Center (parking lot P-1)
  • Big Rock Visitor Station (parking lot P-13)
  • Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21)
  • Prairie Visitor Station (parking lot P-25)

Visit Biking at the Arboretum for more information.

Rental Costs

Rental costs vary based on the equipment being rented and the length of the rental period.

Call 630-968-0074 (after 8:30 a.m.) before visiting the Arboretum to see if rentals are being offered that day.

Please note that bike rentals are managed by an outside contractor and, as such, Arboretum gift cards cannot be used for payment.

Electric Bikes

Two-Hour Rental
Cost: $45
Member cost: $43

Full Day Rental
Cost: $90
Member cost: $88

Electric bikes with a child’s seat are available for an additional cost of $25.

Comfort Bikes

Two-Hour Rental
Cost: $30
Member cost: $28

Full Day Rental
Cost: $50
Member cost: $48

Children’s Bikes

Two-Hour Rental
Cost: $25
Member cost: $23

Full Day Rental
Cost: $40
Member cost: $38

Tandem Bikes

Two-Hour Rental
Cost: $50
Member cost: $48

Full Day Rental
Cost: $75
Member cost: $73

Thule Kids’ Trailer

Two-Hour Rental
Cost: $25
Member cost: $23

Full Day Rental
Cost: $40
Member cost: $38

Helmets and Locks

Helmets are provided for each rental at no charge. A limited number of locks are available at no additional charge.

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