Chicago Launch Rentals

June 1 to Labor Day

  • Saturday, Sunday, 4th of July 9:00-6:00
  • Monday - Friday 1:00-6:00

September after Labor Day

  • Saturday, Sunday & Labor Day 9:00-6:00
  • Friday 1:00-6:00

October

  • Saturday, Sunday 9:00-5:00

Location:

3400 N. Rockwell

All rental trips are round-trips.

  • We send beginners north from the Chicago launch so that the current will help bring you back.

  Prices

  • canoes or single kayaks $15/hr.
  • tandem kayaks $20/hr
  • day rate is equal to 4 hours (after 4 hours we stop charging)
  • River Rambler Club - four trips and the fifth is free (2 hours)  

Reservations not required

  • Groups or for people coming at peak hours can ask us to reserve boats by e-mail a day in advance, or by phone.
  • Include which launch, boats desired, time and day you're coming, roughly how long you'll be on the water, and a phone number.