Cycling in Illinois

A bike tour in Chicago, the heart of Illinois. The southern part of this state is hilly and wooded. It is one of the Great Lakes states.

Cycling conditions
Cyclists are included in the traffic laws as full participants in traffic. There is a cycle route network with a description for the route parts.

Landscape
The north is flat with fertile prairie land. The southern part is hilly and wooded and is the holiday destination for many Americans. Illinois is one of the Great Lakes states, with Lake Michigan in the northeast. The Mississippi River runs along the entire western border.

Climate
Continental climate. Hot summers and cold winters. The weather is under strong influence of the northern American-Canadian territory.