Bicycle Parking
All bikes on campus must be parked at a bike rack. For bicycle rack locations, please refer to this map for .
Be sure to review our Bike to Campus page for additional resources about general bicycle information.
Bike Locks for Sale
are available for purchase by University faculty, staff, and students with the presentation of an active Wildcard. Two sizes are available: large 9" U-Lock for $67 and small 5.5" U-Lock for $50. Locks can be purchased from the Parking Offices located in Evanston (1841 Sheridan Road, Segal Visitors Center) or Chicago (710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Abbott Hall).
Secure Bike Room Parking
The Chicago campus bike room offers secure parking for an annual fee of $25. The bike room can accommodate 68 bikes and is located in the Erie Ontario Parking Garage (321 E Erie St). The bike room is locked and an authorized Wildcard is required to access it.
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University faculty, staff, students, and medical residents are eligible to store a bike during the workday (5 a.m. to midnight) on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is granted from the date of sign-up through September 30.
If capacity exists, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University may use its sole discretion to allow the public to use the bike room.
How to Enroll
- Complete the Bicycle Parking Agreement (pdf).
- Bring the agreement to the Chicago Parking Office.
- Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ will grant enrollment to parties who are eligible. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to students. Upon acceptance, the user will have access to the bike room with their Wildcard.
Bike Owner Responsibilities
Although the bike room has a locked outside door accessible by Wildcard, bike owners are responsible for keeping their bikes locked when placed in the bike room. All bicycles and accessories placed in the bike room shall be placed there at the bike owner's own risk.
The user agrees to leave the room in the same condition as it was found. The bike room is not to be used for any other use outside of storing your own bike.
Shower Facilities
Shower facilities are available free of charge at the at 808 N Lake Shore Drive. Visitors must sign in at the front desk. Showering privileges are available year round except during the Fitness Center’s six weeks of summer camps and when the Fitness Center is closed for holidays.
Note: Showering privileges do not give anyone permission to access other parts of the Fitness Center unless they are a member of Chicago Park District or have a Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ intramural card.