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Big Bus Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Transport around the best of Chicago's landmarks

★ 4.1 · 15 ratingsFlexible visit

From€42.80Price updates with your selection.

A double-decker tour bus labeled "BigBus Chicago" crosses the DuSable Bridge, adorned with American flags, under a clear blue sky.

City skyline at night with illuminated buildings reflecting on calm water.

Tourists are riding a double-decker "Big Bus Chicago" near the Art Institute of Chicago, with skyscrapers visible in the background.

DurationFlexible visit

LocationChicago

The experience

Transport around the best of Chicago's landmarks

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Board at any of the 11 stops and visit attractions including the Bean, the Chicago Riverwalk, Willis Tower, the Magnificent Mile, the Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium.

Travel on an open-top bus with views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan, and hop off whenever you'd like to explore.

Choose between a 24-hour Discover Ticket, a 48-hour Essential Ticket, or a 72-hour Explore Ticket.

What’s included

1, 2, or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on selection)
Chicago self-guided digital walking tour (Essential and Explorer ticket)
90-minute Sunset Live Tour (Explore ticket only)
Earbuds to enjoy the audio commentary

Where to go

Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Tours

98 E Wacker Dr

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Chicago

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Pass is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours from first use (depending on your selection)

Tour is stroller-accessible

Service animals are allowed

Before purchase

Kids under 3 can join for free and must sit on the lap.

Good to know

Stop frequency every 30-minutes (weather permitting).

*Stops**

1) Chicago Riverwalk

2) Skydeck Chicago and Willis Tower

3) Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago

4) Hilton Chicago & Grant Park (outside Kitty O'Shea's Pub)

5) Adler Planetarium

6) Museum Campus

7) Sheraton Grand Chicago

8) Navy Pier

9) Chicago Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile

10) 360 Chicago

11) River North

*Self-Guided Tours and Start Location**

Historic Loop Architecture: Stop #3

Chicago Riverwalk: Stop #7

Great Public Art: Stop #2

Millennium Park: Stop #3

How to use

Redeem your smartphone voucher at **any stop** with the bus driver or a member of staff at the stop. Recommended stop is Chicago Riverwalk, 98 E. Wacker (Stop 1).

Self-guided tour: A unique download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receive when redeeming with our on-street staff. Simply download the POPGuide App to access the 4 self-guided audio tours of Chicago!

Departures:

First bus departs from Stop 1 at 10:00, last bus from Stop 1 at 17:00

Frequency: Every 30 min

One loop takes approximately 2 hours

The Sunset Live Tour departs from Stop 8 (Navy Pier) at 19:30 (May-Oct only)

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