Key takeaway: A Divvy annual membership costs $143.90 in 2026 ($99 for new members on a limited-time offer) and covers classic bike rides up to 45 minutes. Without a membership, a classic ride is $1 plus $0.20 a minute.
Divvy is one of the cheapest ways to get around Chicago from spring through fall, and the right plan depends on how often you ride. Here’s what each option costs.
Divvy prices at a glance
| Annual member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $143.90 a year | Pay per ride, or $19.90 day pass |
| Classic bike | Free up to 45 min, then $0.20/min | $1 unlock plus $0.20/min |
| E-bike | Free unlock, then $0.20/min (minutes 31 to 45 capped at $6) | $1 unlock plus $0.44/min |
| Scooter | Free unlock, then $0.34/min | $1 unlock plus $0.44/min |
Source: Divvy pricing, checked October 25, 2026. The day pass covers unlimited classic bike rides up to 3 hours within 24 hours.
What a typical month costs
| Your riding | Annual member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| 10 classic rides of 20 minutes | about $12 (membership spread over 12 months) | $50 |
| One 20-minute e-bike ride | $4.00 | $9.80 |
Source: our calculation from the Divvy prices above. Non-member classic: $1 plus 20 minutes at $0.20, per ride. If you ride more than a couple of times a month, the membership pays for itself fast.
Divvy for Everyone: $5 a year
Divvy for Everyone gives eligible Chicago residents 16 and older a $5 annual membership with classic rides up to 45 minutes included, e-bike rides at $0.05 a minute and scooter rides at $0.10 a minute (Divvy for Everyone). You qualify if your household gets SNAP, WIC, LIHEAP or public housing assistance, or, signing up in person, if household income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, which is $46,950 for one person (Divvy help center).
Divvy vs. the CTA
A 30-day CTA pass is $75 and runs all year (CTA). Plenty of Chicagoans pair the two: Divvy for short trips in good weather, the L and buses for the commute and the cold months. See our guide to CTA fares in 2026.