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Big Bus: Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the upper deck of a Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour bus with Chicago's skyline in the background
Double-decker bus on Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing by the iconic Chicago Theatre.
Double-decker bus on Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing by the iconic Chicago Theatre.
Chicago skyline view from Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off tour with iconic skyscrapers and city landmarks.

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a convenient hop-on-hop-off tour. Get an informative audio guide on board as you uncover the city's wonders.

Highlights

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

  • With 11 popular stops across 1 route, buses arriving every 30 mins will take you across the city's must-see attractions.

  • Explore the stellar 360º panoramic views of the Windy City from the top deck of a double-decker bus with informative pre-recorded commentary.

  • Famous stops include the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and John Hancock Tower.

Inclusions

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

  • Access to Red Loop

  • Audio guide in English and Spanish

  • Complimentary headphones

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from Canada, New Zealand, Mexico and over 15 countries have loved this experience
Cathy Martin

Cathy

5/5

Oct, 2024

Ticketing online was super easy. The locations of the stops were perfect. We only had 1 full day in Chicago and this was the best way to see a lot in a little bit of time!
Anthony Fletcher

Anthony

4/5

Oct, 2024

Candice is a super awesome driver. No need for the commentary from the audio, she is very knowledgeable about Chicago's history, and made sure everyone remained safe while on the bus.
Lori Wemhoff

Lori

4/5

Sep, 2024

Whenever guests visit us, we always make sure that the Hop On/Hop Off Big Bus ride is on the agenda. It's truly the best way to see Chicago. However, I do miss having a live, human tour guide providing narration of the tour. Sure, plugging in the earplugs is fine, but it's just not the same. I left a big disappointed.
Elizabeth Desbonnet

Elizabeth

4/5

Sep, 2024

Its it relaxing and fun! Retrieving hard copy of 22 individual tickets was hard cause I dont know where are the Booths . It does not show you in the website.
Kenneth Peter Nizette

Kenneth

3/5

Sep, 2024

The Audio guide was set as a 'comic' routine that a) wasn't funny, and b) flippently focused on the landmarks. The drivers didn't give any information either so without the map our experience was left to ourselves to work out where we were, but without gaining any history of Chicago. Missed opportunity. Tourists are there to learn about your city. Not to be entailed by unfunny commentators.

Red Loop

Explore Chicago's most famous landmarks like the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, The Magnificent Mile, and many more on this hop-on hop-off tour.

Schedule

  • First Bus: 10am from stop #1 (Chicago Riverwalk)

  • Last Bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Chicago Riverwalk)

  • Frequency: Every 30mins

  • Popular stops: Magnificent Mile, Willis Tower, John Hancock Tower

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and get on and off throughout your ticket's validity

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.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

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