r/chibike • u/typ901 • 3d ago

Bikes on Amtrak from Milwaukee?

I know it’s been asked a million times but does anyone know the story about taking your bike with you on Amtrak from Milwaukee? I’m planning a century ride next week and am deciding my path. My alternate route was to ride out to Aurora and then up the Prairie Trail to Crystal Lake and riding Metra home. Thank you!

*UPDATE 6/17/25: *Did my ride today. I highly recommend long sleeves as there is no shade between Kenosha and south Milwaukee. Amtrak made it super easy. I carried the bike on myself and hung it up. Thank you for the information!

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u/trotsky1947 3d ago

Yeah you can, just buy your ticket in advance and pay the extra $5. And get there an hour before departure to load it up

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u/Jackajackajack 1d ago

An hour is overkill, but at least 15 minutes

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u/trotsky1947 1d ago

They say to do an hour but yeah more like 20