Chicago River 1-Hour Kayak & SUP Rental

Explore the Chicago River in a single or double kayak, or on a stand-up paddleboard. Paddle past urban waterways, bridges, and skyline views with recreational options for all experience levels.

• Discover Goose Island, the Wild Mile, and Wolf Point
• Paddle toward Lake Shore Drive, the South Loop, or Chinatown
• Take in Chicago’s bridges, architecture, and riverfront views
• Look for ducks, turtles, beavers, and birds along the Wild Mile
• Share the water with a partner in a double kayak

What's Included

• Selected single kayak, double kayak, or stand-up paddleboard
• Orientation and safety instructions

Important details

• Arrive 15 minutes early for orientation and safety instructions
• Complete the waiver before you arrive
• Children under 12 must ride with an adult in a double kayak
• Sea kayaks require previous kayaking experience plus completed sea kayaking courses or equivalent rescue skills
• Return by closing time: 7pm in summer or 6pm in September, then check out at the office
• Expect extra rental time to be charged in quarter-hour increments at hourly rates; charges stop increasing after the first 3 hours
• A credit card must remain on file and may be charged for extra time or lost, missing, or damaged equipment
• A credit card processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price