Hop-on Hop-off Tours Chicago

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

Name: Big Bus: Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2025-10-27T10:00:00
End: 2025-10-27T17:00:00
Location: Chicago

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Audio guide

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Operator: Big Bus Chicago

4.6/5

(292)

Wendy

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The buses came frequently enough so it was never a long wait. Some of the earphone jacks didn't work but we would just move to a different seat. In nice weather, that top deck is great. We went in late September and were glad to have jackets with us because the top deck does get a little windy and cold. Each stop also has a Big Bus employee to scan our online purchased tickets QR code and print out a physical ticket that you need each time you get on the bus. Highly recommend.

Donald

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We had read some poor reviews about Chicago hoho but our experience was quite pleasant. We got on and off four places and had a great time. Paid online ahead and showed that to the person outside the bus and got one combined bus pass to use all day. DO NOT LOSE the bus pass! You must show it everytime you get on. Got the free wired ear buds to use all day and keep. Just plug them in. Don't miss the last bus of the day or you will need to Uber or taxi back to your parking garage. Grandkids loved it. Sit in the open air top or lower air conditioning.

Elizabeth

May 2025

Verified booking

5/5

What a delightful way to see the beautiful city of Chicago! We took this tour on a lovely, sunny spring day and were able to enjoy the tour from the top of the double decker bus. But it's good to know that the lower inside level is available for cooler days or inclement weather. Listening to the guided tour via complimentary headsets was interesting and fun. Bus drivers were very polite and helpful. Being able to use the day pass all day long and get off occasionally to see favorite sites is a wonderful opportunity. Love this tour!!

Plan your Chicago itinerary without worrying about arranging travel with this 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping off unlimited times.

Tour Chicago on the Red Loop with 11 great stops and buses every 30 minutes, letting you hop off and explore without missing a beat on your journey.

Choose an upgrade to pick one from four Vox app self-guided walking tours that reveal Chicago’s hidden alleys, sights, and more with local stories!

Board a double-decker bus, admire Chicago’s 360° skyline, and enjoy English or Spanish audio guides that share stories behind the iconic landmarks.

Tour Chicago with front-row views of Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Willis Tower, and Hancock Tower for a line-up of the city’s legendary sights.

24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red route

Vox self-guided walking tour with audio guides (based on option selected)

Audio guide in English and Spanish (on the bus)

Complimentary headphones

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCY60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREChicago Riverwalk at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREChicago Riverwalk at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Chicago Riverwalk
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3 attractions
Chicago Riverwalk
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Wendella Boat Tours
3 minutes walk
2. Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower
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3 attractions
Skydeck Chicago
1 minute walk
Willis Tower Lobby Murals
1 minute walk
The Rookery Building
4 minutes walk
3. Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago
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3 attractions
Millennium Park
3 minutes walk
Lurie Garden
3 minutes walk
Chicago Cultural Center
4 minutes walk
4. Hilton Chicago & Grant Park
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3 attractions
Hilton Chicago
1 minute walk
Grant Park
2 minutes walk
Buddy Guy’s Legends
2 minutes walk
5. Adler Planetarium
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2 attractions
Adler Planetarium
12th Street Beach
8 minutes walk
6. Museum Campus
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3 attractions
Museum Campus
2 minutes walk
Field Museum
1 minute walk
Shedd Aquarium
3 minutes walk
7. Sheraton Grand Chicago
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3 attractions
Sheraton Grand Chicago
2 minutes walk
Chicago Architecture Center
3 minutes walk
Centennial Fountain
2 minutes walk
8. Navy Pier
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3 attractions
Navy Pier
4 minutes walk
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
5 minutes walk
Crystal Gardens
2 minutes walk
9. Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile
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3 attractions
The Magnificent Mile
3 minutes walk
Tribune Tower
6 minutes walk
The Wrigley Building
6 minutes walk
10. 360 Chicago
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3 attractions
360 Chicago
1 minute walk
The Drake Hotel
3 minutes walk
Oak Street Beach
2 minutes walk
11. Hard Rock Cafe
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2 attractions
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
2 minutes walk
Holy Name Cathedral
3 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.6
292 reviews
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What our guests say
Dennis
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I highly recommend this to everyone visiting Chicago. Fun, easy, and makes accessible many different places in town. The driver is engaging, friendly, fun
Wendy
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The buses came frequently enough so it was never a long wait. Some of the earphone jacks didn't work but we would just move to a different seat. In nice weather, that top deck is great. We went in late September and were glad to have jackets with us because the top deck does get a little windy and cold. Each stop also has a Big Bus employee to scan our online purchased tickets QR code and print out a physical ticket that you need each time you get on the bus. Highly recommend.
Donna
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Easy to get tickets online. It was handy to have tickets available if a Big Bus agent wasn't at a stop. Great way to see the city. Informative sound track and/or bus drivers.
Richard
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The music selection was very lound at times, varied volume without touching the control. The lady outside the skydeck was very helpful and friendly.
Emily
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Drivers were wonderful and knowledgeable. Great way to see the city. Only suggestion is to have more busses to come more often.

Accessibility

Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip and they'll try to assist you.

Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.

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