How Chicago B-cycle Works

1. Chicago B-cycle offers a Temporary Pass as well 3 membership levels: 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day.
2. All membership levels can be purchased online (credit card required).
3. ATemporary Pass can only be purchased at B-stations (credit card required).

If you have a B-card:

1. Choose one of the locked bikes.
2. Press the silver button on the bike’s dock.
3. Touch your B-card to the square behind the silver button.
4. Remove the bike once the locks open (dock will start beeping after the bike is unlocked).

If you do not have a B-card, but are already a member:

1. Press the kiosk button.
2. Follow the prompts on the touchscreen. When prompted, swipe the same credit card registered with your membership.
3. When prompted, enter the dock number of the bike you wish to check out.
4. The kiosk will unlock the bike from the dock you chose. The dock holding the bike will beep until the bike is removed.

If you do not have a B-card and have not yet purchased a membership:

1. Press the kiosk button.
2. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen to purchase a Temporary Pass.
3. When prompted, enter the dock number of the bike you wish to check out.
4. The kiosk will unlock the bike from the dock you chose. The dock holding the bike will beep until the bike is removed. 

1. Adjust your seat, put on your helmet, and go.
2. Rides of less than one hour incur no additional fee.
3. Additional fees apply for rides longer than one hour (see Rates).

1. Return your bike to any B-station by rolling it into an available dock.
2. Wait for three rapid blinks of the green light and three quick beeps. That’s your signal that the bike has been securely returned.