Attached are links about bringing bikes on Amtrak trains, Metra suburban commuter trains, and CTA "L" trains. Students don’t need a car or truck to transport their bikes to/from their homes. Other commuter rail and rapid transit systems across the country have similar programs, but these are the ones specific to Illinois. 

Amtrak

• Bringing Your Bicycle On Board
• Ride Illinois Guide

Metra

• Bikes and E-Scooters on Trains
• Bikes on Trains Brochure
• Bike Car
• Video

CTA "L"

• Bike & Ride: On the Train