Running · Elevated greenway · Bloomingdale Trail, Northwest Side

The 606 Elevated Trail Run or Ride

A former rail corridor transformed into a 2.7-mile elevated greenway with neighborhood access ramps, art, and sunset views.

Verified
Bloomingdale Trail, the 606, Chicago 2015-68
Victor GrigasCC BY-SA 4.0
Time needed
0.6–1.5 hrs
Distance
2.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
Chicago
The experience

What to expect

A former rail corridor transformed into a 2.7-mile elevated greenway with neighborhood access ramps, art, and sunset views.

Location
Bloomingdale Trail, Northwest Side
Activity
Running · Elevated greenway
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Not required
Best season
Year-round

Conditions and cautions

Expect heavier pedestrian traffic during evenings and weekends.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Access ramp locations
  • Water fountains