eBike Shops in Chicago, IL (2026): 28 Verified Stores

Chicago is a Cook County city of 2,721,308 people in the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The cover tower is 875 North Michigan Avenue (the John Hancock Center), a 1,128-foot "tapered rectangular tube" braced by trusses on all four sides.

The 28 Verified eBike Shops in Chicago

Find your nearest store below: the list runs north to south, with each store's community area and straight-line miles from City Hall. Three sit within a mile of City Hall; the farthest is 12.8 miles south.

Robert's Cycle — 7054 North Clark Street

Address: 7054 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 274-9281
Website: robertscycle.com
Brands: Bosch-powered e-bikes, on Bosch's dealer map; e-scooters too
Hours: Its site says to call; Google Maps lists 10–5 most days, Tue and Sun from 9, closed Wed
Focus: Rogers Park, 9.0 miles out, the northernmost store here.

Wheelie Good Bikes — 6981 North Sheridan Road

Address: 6981 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 739-9119
Website: wheeliegoodbikeschicago.com
Brands: Not listed on its home page; e-bike and cargo-bike sales and service
Hours: Tue–Sat 10–7, Sun 12–4 on its site; Google Maps opens it at 11
Focus: Rogers Park, 8.8 miles out: a new community shop with group rides.

Edgebrook Cycle — 6450 North Central Avenue

Address: 6450 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: (773) 792-1669
Website: edgebrookcycle.com
Brands: Reid, Giant and Liv on its electric list; Jack Rabbit too
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11–6, Sat 10–4, Sun 11–3, closed Wed
Focus: Forest Glen, 10.4 miles out; you need no appointment for repairs.

Igor Does My Bike — 5454 North Broadway

Address: 5454 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 968-2453
Website: igordoesmybike.com
Brands: Velotric, on Velotric's dealer map; new and pre-owned bikes
Hours: Tue–Fri 11–6, Sat–Sun 11–5, closed Mon
Focus: Edgewater, 6.9 miles out, for "a quality new or pre-owned bike, an e-bike, or expert advice."

Cosmic Bikes — 4641 North Milwaukee Avenue

Address: 4641 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Phone: (773) 930-4076
Website: cosmicbikes.com
Brands: Bosch-powered e-bikes, on Bosch's dealer map
Hours: Tue–Fri 12–7, Sat 10–4, per Google Maps
Focus: Portage Park, 8.6 miles out; ask which Bosch models are in stock.

Craft E-Bikes — 4221 North Elston Avenue

Address: 4221 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (312) 998-5211
Website: craftebikes.com
Brands: Not listed on its home page; e-bikes and e-scooters
Hours: Daily 12–6
Focus: Irving Park, 7.0 miles out: electric sales, service and repair, seven days a week.

Rudy's Cycle and Fitness — 5711 West Irving Park Road

Address: 5711 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Phone: (773) 736-4395
Website: rudysbikes.com
Brands: Velotric e-bikes; Giant, Liv, Kona, Marin and Surly bikes
Hours: Tue–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–5, closed Sun
Focus: Portage Park, 8.6 miles out; its site has an electric-bike buyer's guide.

Kozy's Cyclery North Side — 3712 North Halsted Street

Address: 3712 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 281-2263
Website: Kozy's store locations
Brands: Kozy's electric list: Specialized, Cannondale, Biria, Radio Flyer, Segway, Denago
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–7, Sat 10–5, Sun 11–5, per Google Maps
Focus: Lake View, 4.6 miles out; Kozy's offers free local delivery.

Kozy's Cyclery Northwest Megastore — 3255 North Milwaukee Avenue

Address: 3255 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 282-0202
Website: Kozy's store locations
Brands: Kozy's electric list; Bosch lists it as an e-bike dealer
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–7, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–5, per Google Maps
Focus: Avondale, 6.2 miles out, the chain's Megastore.

Johnny Sprockets — 3140 North Broadway

Address: 3140 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 244-1079
Website: johnnysprockets.com
Brands: Specialized, e-bikes included; Surly, Linus, Salsa, Kona, Fairdale
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–7; weekends 11–5 on its Lakeview page, 12–5 in its site header
Focus: Lake View, 3.9 miles out; its home page lists e-bikes for sale.

Offbeat Bikes — 3101 West Diversey Avenue

Address: 3101 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (872) 274-2453
Website: offbeatbikes.com
Brands: Electric cargo bikes; Bosch lists it as an e-bike dealer
Hours: Call first; neither its site nor Google Maps showed hours on October 16, 2026
Focus: Logan Square, 5.0 miles out: "Chicago's favorite family bike shop for electric cargo bikes."

Big City Bikes — 2425 North Ashland Avenue

Address: 2425 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 906-5311
Website: bigcitybikes.org
Brands: Aventon and Fuji; Aventon lists it as a dealer
Hours: Mon–Thu 11–7, Fri 11–6, Sat–Sun 11–5, per Google Maps
Focus: Lincoln Park, 3.5 miles out; bikes at "the same price as advertised on the dealer website," with a first-year tune-up free.

Specialized Chicago Lincoln Park — 2104 North Halsted Street

Address: 2104 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 761-4770
Website: Specialized store page
Brands: Specialized e-bikes
Hours: Daily 10–6, per Google Maps
Focus: Lincoln Park, 2.7 miles out; Specialized's store finder tags it for e-bikes.

BFF Bikes — 2056 North Damen Avenue

Address: 2056 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 666-5153
Website: bffbikes.com
Brands: E-bikes among city, gravel and road bikes; it can order what is not in the shop
Hours: Mon and Wed–Fri 12–6, Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4 per Google Maps; a second list on its site runs longer
Focus: Logan Square, 3.4 miles out, at its new Damen address; no online sales.

Best Buy Bucktown — 2100 North Elston Avenue

Address: 2100 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 486-0142, per Google Maps
Website: SWFT's page for this store
Brands: SWFT, priced on SWFT's page for this store
Hours: Check Best Buy's store page
Focus: Logan Square, 3.1 miles out: a big-box stop to see a SWFT in person.

Vern & Sonny's — 3031 West Armitage Avenue

Address: 3031 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 850-2453
Website: vernandsonny.com
Brands: Bosch-powered e-bikes, on Bosch's dealer map
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 2–7, Fri 12–7, Sat 12–5, closed Sun and Wed
Focus: Logan Square, 4.4 miles out, a bike and snow shop; plan your visit for an afternoon.

Trek Bicycle Chicago Wicker Park — 1647 North Milwaukee Avenue

Address: 1647 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 341-1787
Website: Trek store page
Brands: Trek e-bikes, with Bontrager gear
Hours: Mon and Wed–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5, closed Tue
Focus: West Town, 3.1 miles out; trade-ins and service pickup, per its page.

Electric Movement — 319 West North Avenue

Address: 319 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 526-3302
Website: electricmovementchicago.com
Brands: Velotric, on Velotric's dealer map; scooters and boards too
Hours: Tue–Fri 10–6, Sat–Sun 10–5, closed Mon
Focus: Near North Side, 1.9 miles out: e-bikes and other personal electric rides.

Village Cycle Center — 1337 North Wells Street

Address: 1337 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 751-2488
Website: villagecycle.com
Brands: Bosch-powered e-bikes, on Bosch's dealer map
Hours: Mon–Fri 10–7, Sat–Sun 10–5
Focus: Near North Side, 1.6 miles out; bike fitting and custom builds.

REI Lincoln Park — 905 West Eastman Street

Address: 905 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (312) 951-6020
Website: REI's store page
Brands: Bosch-powered e-bikes; Bosch's map shows the old Halsted address
Hours: Mon–Fri 10–9, Sat 9–9, Sun 10–7
Focus: Near North Side, 1.9 miles out, open until 9 p.m. six days a week.

J.C. Lind Bike Co. — 1311 North Wells Street

Address: 1311 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 643-1670, per Google Maps
Website: jclindbikes.com
Brands: Brompton, Urban Arrow, Tern, Gazelle, Riese & Müller, Muli, Pilen, Birdy
Hours: Wed–Thu 11–6, Fri–Sat 11–5, per Google Maps
Focus: Near North Side, 1.6 miles out; electric folding, city and cargo bikes, plus consignment.

Comrade Cycles — 1908 West Chicago Avenue

Address: 1908 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 292-2522
Website: comradecycles.com
Brands: Bosch-powered e-bikes, on Bosch's dealer map
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–6, closed Sun
Focus: West Town, 2.4 miles out, on Chicago Avenue.

Kozy's Cyclery Near North — 219 West Erie Street

Address: 219 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 266-1700
Website: Kozy's store locations
Brands: Kozy's electric list, as at its North Side store
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–7, Sat 10–5, Sun 11–5, per Google Maps
Focus: Near North Side, 0.7 miles out, the closest store to City Hall.

Specialized Chicago Fulton Market — 925 West Lake Street

Address: 925 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 254-2852
Website: Specialized store page
Brands: Specialized "road, mountain, and e-bikes"
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4, per Google Maps
Focus: Near West Side, 1.0 mile out, in Fulton Market.

Golas and Sons — 910 South Michigan Avenue

Address: 910 S Michigan Ave, Suite 130, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 952-8124; texts preferred
Website: golasandsonsbikes.com
Brands: Not listed on its home page; it services the e-bikes it sells
Hours: Mon–Wed 11–7, Thu 11–2, Sat 11–3 on its site, which updates hours weekly on Google
Focus: The Loop, 1.0 mile out, on South Michigan Avenue.

Best Buy South Loop — 555 West Roosevelt Road

Address: 555 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 733-6635, per Google Maps
Website: SWFT's page for this store
Brands: SWFT, priced on SWFT's page for this store
Hours: Check Best Buy's store page
Focus: Near West Side, 1.2 miles out, on Roosevelt Road.

Small Shop Cycles & Service — 4250 South Cottage Grove Avenue

Address: 4250 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: (773) 688-8449
Website: smallshopchicago.com
Brands: Retrospec e-bikes, ready to test ride
Hours: Tue–Sat 1–6; "sales are in-store on Saturdays only"
Focus: Grand Boulevard, 4.7 miles out; closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Chicagoland Bicycle — 10355 South Kedzie Avenue

Address: 10355 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655
Phone: (773) 445-0811
Website: chicagolandbicycles.com
Brands: Trek, Magnum, Cannondale and Retrospec, under "E-BIKES IN STOCK!"
Hours: Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–4, closed Sun
Focus: Mount Greenwood, 12.8 miles out, the southernmost store here.

CTA, Metra and Pace — eBikes on Chicago Transit

If your e-bike folds, you can take it on all three systems, the 'L' even at rush hour; if it doesn't, you can ride the 'L' outside weekday rush hours, any Metra train, and a Pace rack at 55 pounds or less.

On the CTA, you can take a bicycle on 'L' trains "most hours on weekdays (except during rush periods, from 7-9am and 4-6pm)" and all day on weekends and holidays. "Folding scooters and bikes, including e-bikes, are always allowed on the 'L' and buses, if folded." Divvy bikes and gas-powered bikes may not board.

Metra says "Bikes and scooters are permitted on all trains" and "E-bikes and e-scooters are allowed," free, up to 80 inches long and 30 inches wide. You must carry the bike on and off yourself.

Pace takes your e-bike inside only if it folds to "about the size of a suitcase" and is powered off. Its front racks take one that "weighs no more than 55 pounds," on tires up to 2.3 inches wide.

Bike Paths — the Lakefront Trail, The 606 and the Forest Preserves

The Chicago Park District runs the Lakefront Trail, split in 2018 into "an 18-mile Bike Trail and 18.5-mile Pedestrian Trail."

The District's code chapter on the use of parks lets you ride "only on paths, trails, roadways or other areas designated for bicycle use" and names no e-bike rule (Chapter VII, item B.8(c), Bicycling). Illinois lets you ride a low-speed e-bike on a bicycle path unless the local authority prohibits it (625 ILCS 5/11-1517(f)).

That is under review: the District held town halls on September 29 and 30 and October 6, 2026, to gather ideas for "new rules for micromobility vehicles on Chicago Park District bicycle paths and trails" (its page). It also posted a trail repair alert on September 15, 2026, with work starting at the south end.

The 606 runs 2.7 miles between Ashland and Ridgeway, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Its rule reads "All users are welcome, though no motorized or commercial vehicles are allowed." Read one way, a pedal-assist bicycle is welcome; read the other, any motor is out. Ask the Park District before you ride a motor there.

In the Forest Preserves of Cook County you may ride a Class 1 or 2 e-bike "on trails where bicycles are allowed," except the single-track trails at Palos and Paul Douglas, across "more than 200 miles of paved trails." Class 3 e-bikes are "NOT allowed anywhere."

Illinois eBike Laws — What Makes an eBike Legal in Chicago

Your e-bike is street legal in Chicago when it is Class 1, 2 or 3 with a motor of less than 750 watts. The City adds two rules the state does not have: no Class 3 in a bike lane, and a Class 1 or 2 of 125 pounds or more counts as a Class 3.

The state definition

Illinois defines a low-speed electric bicycle by its "fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts" (625 ILCS 5/1-140.10). Class 1 assists only while you pedal, to 20 mph; Class 2's motor "may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle," to 20 mph; Class 3 assists while you pedal, to 28 mph.

Each carries a label naming its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage (11-1517). The Vehicle Code leaves low-speed e-bikes out of its definition of a motor vehicle (1-146).

Chicago's own rules

The City applies its bicycle rules to low-speed e-bikes (9-52-120(a)), then adds these:

The trap is the weight line: if your cargo bike weighs 125 pounds or more, it leaves the bike lane even with a Class 1 label.

Breaking the City's bicycle chapter is fined "not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.00 for each offense" unless a section sets its own penalty (9-52-010(d)), and riding while using a phone draws $20 to $50 for a first offense and up to $500 at a crash (9-52-110).

What changes on January 1, 2027

The Governor approved Senate Bill 3484 on August 26, 2026, as Public Act 104-0854, effective January 1, 2027 (bill status).

From that date the statute will allow Class 1 and 2 riders "only if the person is 15 years of age or older," treat "Any electric bicycle that is not a low-speed electric bicycle" as a motor driven cycle, let park, forest preserve, conservation and transit districts regulate their paths, and say "no unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may regulate low-speed electric bicycles" except as the section authorizes.

Our reading, labelled as ours. State law allows low-speed e-bikes in bicycle lanes (11-1517(e)) and, until 2027, has no clause limiting what a city may add. From January 1, 2027 it bars local regulation except as the section authorizes.

Whether Chicago's Class 3 bike-lane ban and 125-pound line survive that date is for the City Council and the courts; the City's code prints both as of October 16, 2026. Until the City says otherwise, keep your Class 3, or any e-bike of 125 pounds or more, in the traffic lane.

Where to Ride Your eBike in Chicago

Ride the streets and bike lanes on your Class 1 or 2 under 125 pounds, keep a Class 3 in the traffic lane, stay off sidewalks and Lake Shore Drive, and use the Lakefront Trail's bike side.

Your Chicago riding checklist

• Read your bike's label: Class 1, 2 or 3, motor under 750 watts.
• Weigh your cargo bike: 125 pounds or more makes it a Class 3 in the City code.
• Keep a Class 3 out of bike lanes and off sidewalks, ridden by someone 16 or older.
• Ride the Lakefront Trail's bike side, never the Lake Shore Drive roadway.
• After dark, run a white headlamp and a red rear light or reflector.
• Skip the 'L' from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays unless the bike folds.

Divvy e-bikes

Divvy, the city's bike share, charges "$1 unlock + $0.44/min" for a single e-bike ride. As an annual member you pay $0.20 a minute, "Capped at $6.00 for minutes 31 to 45," on a $143.90 plan ($99 as a limited-time offer for new members).

Divvy for Everyone costs $5 a year if you qualify, with e-bikes at $0.05 a minute.

Rebates

You cannot claim an Illinois e-bike rebate on October 16, 2026: Senate Bill 1521 was re-referred to the Senate's Assignments committee on May 22, 2026. The City's Bike Chicago program gives bicycles to residents who meet age and income rules, and its FAQ says "The application window is currently closed due to overwhelming demand."

Why buy from Redtail

When the bike you want is on none of these floors, Redtail ships free to any address in the contiguous United States (shipping policy). Orders are "dispatched within 1–3 business days," and most e-bikes "arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch."

Report transit damage within 48 hours of delivery and Redtail files the carrier claim for you. If your bike will not power on or charge, it is "covered under manufacturer warranty," with warranty repairs coordinated by Redtail (refund policy).

Your email gets a reply within one business day through the contact page, and every voicemail is returned. You can pay with Shop Pay, Apple Pay or Google Pay at checkout, and the company behind the store is named in the terms of service.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chicago, IL eBikes

Where can you buy an e-bike in Chicago?

Twenty-eight stores inside the city sell e-bikes as of October 16, 2026. The closest to City Hall is Kozy's Cyclery on West Erie Street, 0.7 miles away, and Offbeat Bikes specializes in electric cargo bikes.

Are e-bikes legal in Chicago?

Yes. Illinois allows Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes with motors of less than 750 watts on streets open to bicycles. Chicago bars Class 3 from bike lanes and sidewalks, counts a Class 1 or 2 of 125 pounds or more as a Class 3, and keeps bicycles off Lake Shore Drive. A new state law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Can you ride an e-bike on the sidewalk in Chicago?

No. Illinois law says "A person may not operate a low-speed electric bicycle on a sidewalk," and Chicago bars a Class 3 from every sidewalk. Walk your bike there and ride in the street or bike lane.

Are e-bikes allowed on the Lakefront Trail?

The Park District's park-use rules name no e-bike rule as of October 16, 2026, and state law lets low-speed e-bikes use bicycle paths unless the local authority prohibits them. The District held town halls in fall 2026 on new micromobility rules for its paths, so check its page before a long ride.

How old do you have to be to ride an e-bike in Chicago?

Sixteen for a Class 3, under state law and the City code. The state's e-bike section sets no age for Class 1 and 2 today; from January 1, 2027, Public Act 104-0854 sets 15. Chicago's code bars a parent from knowingly letting a child break its bicycle rules.

Is there a speed limit for e-bikes in Chicago?

The motor's help stops at 20 mph on Class 1 and 2 and 28 mph on Class 3. Chicago's bicycle chapter sets no number; it bars riding faster than "is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing."

Does Illinois have an e-bike rebate?

Not as of October 16, 2026. Senate Bill 1521, a rebate bill, was re-referred to committee on May 22, 2026. Bike Chicago gives bicycles to residents who meet age and income rules, and its application window is closed.

Can you take an e-bike on the CTA?

Yes, on 'L' trains outside weekday rush hours (7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.), and at any hour if it folds: "Folding scooters and bikes, including e-bikes, are always allowed on the 'L' and buses, if folded" (CTA). Metra takes e-bikes on every train, free.

More from the U.S. eBike Directory

The Illinois directory covers the rest of the state; the nearest other city pages are in New York, from 456.2 straight-line miles away.

Sources, limitations and how this page was verified

The denominator

Chicago had 2,721,308 residents in the Census Bureau's 2024 vintage estimate (Illinois file, row "Chicago city"), against a 2020 base of 2,748,331.

In all, 171 businesses were tied to Chicago by at least one source, and each has a verdict, shown below.

The sources, and what each one could and could not do

Seven makers' dealer maps were read on October 16, 2026, each complete to 20 miles: Aventon, Bosch, Giant, Pedego, Specialized, Trek and Velotric. SWFT's store pages name the two Best Buy stores. 128 Google Maps listings gave status, hours and phones, and Superpages named 125 businesses. Yelp and OpenStreetMap could not be read.

Answer engines. Sixteen questions went to Google's Gemini and to Claude's web search; five other engines gave no answer to an automated browser. Gemini described a City of Chicago e-bike voucher "up to $1,200"; a search of chicago.gov on October 16, 2026 found no such program.

City limits

Every address here returned "Chicago city" from the Census geocoder, except REI's, which found no match; its point is the pin on REI's store page. Community areas come from the City's boundary dataset. Miles run straight from City Hall's Census match at 121 North LaSalle Street.

Limitations

1. Seven stores are listed from a maker's map: Comrade Cycles, Cosmic Bikes, Vern & Sonny's and REI from Bosch's, Specialized Lincoln Park from Specialized's, and two Best Buy stores from SWFT's pages.
2. Eighteen leads could not be read online, among them Copenhagen Cyclery, Dutch Bike Co. and Chicago Cargo.
3. Hours conflict for BFF Bikes, Johnny Sprockets and Golas and Sons.
4. The 2027 fate of Chicago's Class 3 and 125-pound rules is our reading of a new statute.
5. Re-verification is due April 2027.

What would age this page, and when to re-check

• January 1, 2027, or any City Council change to 9-40-060 or 9-4-010.
• Park District rules for e-bikes on its paths.
• A store opening or closing, or Divvy changing its prices.

Image credit: the cover scene was generated with Nano Banana Pro on Playcut, checked against Carol M. Highsmith's 2017 photograph for the Library of Congress (LC-DIG-highsm-63011) and the Chicago Architecture Center's record.

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References

1. US Census Bureau: SUB-EST2024 · Geocoder. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
2. Illinois General Assembly: 1-140.10 · 1-146 · 11-1517 · P.A. 104-0854 · SB 1521. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
3. Chicago Municipal Code: chapter 9-52 · 9-4-010 · 9-40-060 · 9-52-100. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
4. Chicago Park District: Chapter VII · micromobility · Lakefront Trail · The 606. Forest Preserves of Cook County. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
5. CTA · Metra · Pace · Divvy · D4E · Bike Chicago. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
6. Library of Congress · Chicago Architecture Center. Dealer maps: Aventon · Bosch · Giant · Velotric. Shops' own sites are linked on each card. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
7. Redtail eBikes: shipping · refunds · contact · terms · How Buying Works.