United States

Cycling in
Chicago to LA.

A new place. Your kind of ride.

Explore Chicago to LA by bike, with a trip idea to help you choose a starting point. Compare the suggested seasons and riding styles, then follow the planning links to work out your route.

1 editorial idea · 1 riding style

Amboy (California, USA), Hist. Route 66 -- 2012 -- 1
Amboy (California, USA), Hist. Route 66 -- 2012 -- 1 · Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped for display

Get a feel for the place

Your trip starts here.

Add your past rides to your passport ↗
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Choose your riding

The collection includes E-Bike / Touring. Use the style buttons below to focus on the riding you enjoy.

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Pick a starting point

Choose an idea below, then check its location and an official route map before arranging your trip.

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Build a rideable plan

Use a documented route or a local provider to confirm daily distance, climbing and surface. Match your accommodation and bike choice to the route you select.

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Make it your trip

When would you go?

Choose a month to filter the ideas.
Numbers show catalogue suggestions, not weather forecasts.

How do you like to ride?

Suggested months come from editorial route notes and vary by route and elevation. Confirm local seasonal access and weather for your exact itinerary.

Months and surfaces are editorial suggestions; check them locally.Browse scenic routes →

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E-Bike / Touring

Route 66 (Cycling Variant)

Chicago to LA, United States

Suggested season
May-Sep
Suggested surface
tarmac/path