Chicago's bike-share map is about to look a lot less like Swiss cheese. City officials say the Divvy network is getting more than 200 new or upgraded stations this summer, stretching from the Loop to the far South Side.
The rollout will tighten coverage at about 100 existing spots and create roughly 100 new stations by shifting dock equipment into areas with thinner service. The goal is to close gaps downtown and on the south, southwest and northwest sides before peak riding season. Busy downtown and lakefront hubs are also in line for new charging infrastructure for e-bikes, and several e-bike-only locations are slated to become full-service Divvy stations.
As reported by Block Club Chicago, the Chicago Department of Transportation and Lyft plan to work with the Chicago Park District to add stations along the lakefront and in denser neighborhoods. The plan specifically calls out downtown holes in River North, Streeterville and the Loop, and city officials say dozens of new and upgraded sites are expected near Grant Park and on the North Side in time for the riding season.
According to the Chicago Department of Transportation (Chicago.gov), about 100 stations will be created by relocating existing docks and another 100 will be bulked up with extra docks and charging capacity. The agency also intends to convert stations that currently support only e-bikes on parts of the west, northwest and southwest sides into full Divvy hubs so riders have broader year-round access.
Prices, Equity And Outreach
Officials are tying the expansion to pricing tweaks that they say are meant to keep memberships affordable while still paying for a growing system. Divvy shows the program will retain an affordable tier but adjust annual membership fees and per-minute rates to match the expansion plan.
According to reporting by Block Club Chicago, new pricing includes a $99 annual rate for new and lapsed members, while current members renewing this year will see a $143.90 renewal price. Per-minute rates for e-bikes and classic bikes are climbing slightly, and out-of-station parking fees have risen to $2. The city says unlock fees will be waived for trips that start in equity-priority areas on the Far South, South, West and Northwest sides, and officials plan neighborhood outreach to boost enrollment in Divvy For Everyone reduced-fare plans.
Why It Matters
City figures cited by officials show Divvy logged about 6.8 million trips in 2025, and when combined with Lime the two systems tallied nearly 13 million rides last year. The city points to those numbers as justification for wider coverage and more charging power. Mayor Brandon Johnson said keeping memberships affordable while expanding the system "ensures shared mobility remains convenient and reliable," according to a press release on Chicago.gov. Officials add that the bike-and-scooter network has already surpassed 500,000 trips so far this year, underscoring demand as the weather warms.
Riders will see the work roll out in phases, with dozens of new and upgraded sites in central neighborhoods coming first, followed by broader coverage across the South and West sides. City officials say they will keep working with neighborhood groups and transit advocates on station placement and outreach so discounted and income-eligible riders can easily sign up.
