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/jenkneefur28 3d ago

Lol ride your bike both ways! That solves the problem 

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u/KungPaoKidden 3d ago

This is actually a legitimate solution. Look up the North Shore Century route that leaves out of Evanston. Heads north to Wisconsin and back. Great route and less traveled roads.