Chicago Transit Hikes

A Guide to Getting Out in Nature Without a Car

Lindsay Welbers

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University of Illinois Press
09 September 2025

Geographical reference; Walking, hiking, trekking; Travel & holiday guides

Taking the train to nature in Chicagoland

Beyond the steel and asphalt await natural spaces that are easy to access and balm for the soul. Lindsay Welbers’s guide tells readers how to use Chicagoland’s extensive public rail system to reach forests, prairies, wetlands, dunes, and Lake Michigan. Designed to take up minimal space in a backpack, Chicago Transit Hikes provides train-to-trailhead information for thirty nature treks with features that include:

Chapters with hikes organized by each rail line on the Metra, the South Shore train, and the CTA;

Information on everything from accessibility to dog-friendliness to flora and fauna;

Detailed descriptions of every destination;

Practical tips on packing lists and itineraries.

Up-to-date and user-friendly, Chicago Transit Hikes connects Chicagoans and visitors alike with excursions for every season and level of difficulty.

By: Lindsay Welbers
Imprint: University of Illinois Press
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 114mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780252088919
ISBN 10: 0252088913
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 09 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lindsay Welbers is a journalist and sustainable transportation advocate. She runs the blog Third Coast Hikes at https://thirdcoasthikes.com.

Reviews for Chicago Transit Hikes: A Guide to Getting Out in Nature Without a Car

“This guide is an invaluable resource to anyone in the Chicagoland area who loves to get out in nature and explore our wonderful trail system, all while utilizing one of our best and little utilized resources: our public transportation system. Lindsay Welbers writes with humor, joy, and a deep love of our undervalued Midwestern landscape. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, hiker, or prefer another mode of transportation, this book will point you to your next perfect outing.”--Allison Yates, founder of Read & Run Chicago