Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

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About this activity

Discover Chicago at your own pace with Big Bus. Travel aboard an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, The Bean, Navy Pier and more.

Hop on and off at conveniently located stops to explore Chicago's top attractions, vibrant neighbourhoods, world-class dining and shopping. Use our free app to track bus arrivals in real time and plan your day with ease.

Enjoy multilingual digital commentary throughout your journey, packed with fascinating stories, local insights and recommendations.

48-hour and 72-hour tickets also include 4 Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours, covering topics such as Architecture, the Chicago Riverwalk and Public Art.

The 72-hour Explore option also includes the Chicago South Side & Presidential Center Shuttle, connecting Downtown Chicago with the Obama Presidential Center & Jackson Park and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Big Bus Tours - USA

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
Included: Chicago South Side & Obama Presidential Center Shuttle (with 72-Hour option)
Included: Enclosed/Climate Controlled Lower Deck, Top Deck Open
Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Included: Professional digital commentary in multiple languages
Included: 4 Self-guided Digital Walking Tours to explore the city (if option selected)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Admission to attractions

Itinerary

Red Loop

Operates daily: First Bus 10AM, Last Bus 4PM. Loop duration: 2 hours. Download the free Big Bus app for stop locations, city information and live bus tracking.

Stop 1

Stop 1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive, across the bridge from Trump Tower))
Stop 2

Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower
Stop 3

Stop 3 - Millennium Park &The Art Institute of Chicago
Stop 4

Stop 4 - Hilton Chicago & Grant Park
Stop 5

Stop 5 - Adler Planetarium
Stop 6

Stop 6 - Field Museum of Natural History and Museum Campus
Stop 7

Stop 7 - Chicago Architecture Center and Sheraton Grand
Stop 8

Stop 8 - Navy Pier
Stop 9

Stop 9 - Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile
Stop 10

Stop 10 - John Hancock Center
Stop 11

Stop 11 - River North

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Operates daily: First Bus 10 AM, Last Bus 5 PM

Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking

Two ways to activate tickets:

1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at Stop #1 - Chicago Riverwalk - 98 E. Wacker Drive (on the corner of Michigan and Wacker), or with any driver at any stop along the route.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Choice of audio tours: Chicago Architecture, Public Art, Chicago Riverwalk, and Millennium Park
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person
Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Chicago South Side & Presidential Center Shuttle operates daily from 9:30am–2:30pm, every 30–45 minutes, connecting Downtown Chicago with the Obama Presidential Center & Jackson Park and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry. Pick-up location: 98 E Wacker Drive (between Michigan Ave. and Wabash Ave.)

Options

72-h Bus tour & Walking Tours

72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Walking Tour: A choice of 4 professionally-narrated audio tours

Chicago South Side & Presidential Center Shuttle
24-Hour Ticket

24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around Chicago and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
48-hour Ticket & Walking Tours

48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Audio Guide Walking Tour: A choice of 4 professionally-narrated audio tours