Divvy Bikes and Scooters: 2026 Prices, How It Works and Riding Rules

Divvy is Chicago’s bike share system, owned by the City of Chicago and operated by Lyft, with classic bikes, e-bikes and scooters. As of 2026 a single ride costs $1 to unlock plus $0.20 a minute on a classic bike or $0.44 a minute on an e-bike or scooter, a Day Pass costs $19.90, and an annual membership costs $143.90. Divvy has covered all 50 city wards since May 2023.

Item	2026 price or fact
Single ride, classic bike	$1 unlock + $0.20/min
Single ride, e-bike or scooter	$1 unlock + $0.44/min
Day Pass	$19.90; unlimited 3-hour classic rides in 24 hours
Divvy Annual membership	$143.90/year ($99 for new members under a current offer)
Member e-bike rate	No unlock fee, $0.20/min
Member scooter rate	No unlock fee, $0.34/min
Divvy for Everyone	$5/year for income-eligible residents of Chicago and Evanston
Launched	2013
Coverage	All 50 wards (since May 2023), plus Evanston

How Divvy works

Find a bike or scooter in the Divvy or Lyft app, then scan its QR code to unlock it. Riders without a smartphone can buy a single classic-bike ride at select station kiosks.

Classic bikes must go back into a Divvy docking station. Push the bike in until the light turns green so the ride ends.

E-bikes and scooters can also be locked at more than 600 public bike racks or posts at no extra charge. Ending an e-bike or scooter ride elsewhere on legal public property costs an extra $3 for non-members or $2 for members.

The City says e-bikes top out at 20 mph and scooters at 15 mph. Scooters are available only in a limited service area.

Prices as of 2026

Divvy raised several prices in March 2026. The Day Pass went from $18.10 to $19.90, and the undocked parking fee was set at $2 for members and $3 for casual riders.

Plan	Classic bike	E-bike	Scooter
Single ride (no membership)	$1 + $0.20/min	$1 + $0.44/min	$1 + $0.44/min
Day Pass ($19.90)	3 hours per ride included, then $0.20/min	Not listed as included	Not listed as included
Divvy Annual ($143.90)	45 minutes free per ride, then $0.20/min	$0.20/min, no unlock fee	$0.34/min, no unlock fee

Member e-bike trips between 30 and 45 minutes are capped at the price of a 30-minute ride. Riders can also pause a trip for up to 15 minutes.

Non-member unlock fees are waived for trips that start in the City’s Equity Priority Areas. Divvy for Everyone offers $5 annual memberships to qualifying residents.

Registered Ventra users who enroll in a CTA pilot and buy a monthly pass receive a $5 Divvy credit.

Which option is cheapest?

One short ride: A single ride is cheapest. A 15-minute classic ride costs $4.
A day of sightseeing: The Day Pass makes sense once you plan several classic-bike rides, since each ride up to three hours is included.
Living here: The annual membership pays for itself quickly if you ride a few times a week, because classic rides up to 45 minutes cost nothing extra.

Expansion in 2026

The City and Lyft planned more than 200 new or upgraded Divvy stations for 2026, including along the lakefront, downtown and in neighborhoods with fewer stations. The City’s goal is four stations per square mile.

As of June 2024 the City counted about 950 docking stations.

Riding the Lakefront Trail

The Lakefront Trail is the most popular place to ride a Divvy. After a 2018 project, the Chicago Park District runs a separate 18-mile bike trail and an 18.5-mile pedestrian trail.

The trails run from Ardmore Avenue on the north to 71st Street on the south. Ride on the bike trail and leave the pedestrian trail to walkers and runners.

The Park District has held town halls on possible new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters on park paths. Check posted signs for current rules.

Bike rules in Chicago

Under the Chicago Municipal Code, a person riding a bicycle on the street has the same rights and duties as a driver. Fines for violations of the bicycle chapter generally run $50 to $200.

Sidewalks: Riders 12 and older may not ride on sidewalks, except where a sidewalk is marked as a bike route or to reach the nearest roadway, bike path or bike share station. On business streets the limit applies to everyone.
Lake Shore Drive: Bikes are not allowed on the Drive itself. Use the Lakefront Trail.
Class 3 e-bikes: These may not be ridden on any sidewalk.
Turns: Obey no-turn signs, or dismount and cross as a pedestrian.
Speed: Ride no faster than is reasonable for conditions.

Divvy encourages riders to wear a helmet, obey traffic laws and use bike lanes or the street rather than the sidewalk.

Safety tips

Use protected bike lanes where they exist, and assume drivers cannot see you at intersections. Watch for opening car doors when you ride next to parked cars.

Check the brakes and tires before you ride, and pick another bike if something feels wrong.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Divvy cost in 2026?

A single ride costs $1 plus $0.20 a minute on a classic bike or $0.44 a minute on an e-bike or scooter. A Day Pass costs $19.90 and an annual membership costs $143.90.

Do I have to return a Divvy to a station?

Classic bikes must be docked at a station. E-bikes and scooters can also be locked to public bike racks, and parking elsewhere adds a $2 or $3 fee.

Does the Day Pass cover e-bikes?

The Day Pass covers unlimited classic-bike rides of up to three hours each. Divvy’s pricing page does not list e-bikes as included.

Can I ride a bike on the sidewalk in Chicago?

Riders 12 and older generally may not, except on sidewalks marked as bike routes or to reach a street, bike path or bike share station. No one may ride a Class 3 e-bike on any sidewalk.

Do I need a helmet?

Divvy encourages helmets, but the city code sections on bicycles reviewed for this guide do not require them for adults.