Chicago Bus Tour: Iconic Landmarks & Views

Discover the iconic attractions of Chicago at your own pace with a Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Explore skyscrapers, museums, and more with 24 or 48-hour tickets.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Big Loop (Red Route) (Route)

Operating Schedule: Available daily: First Bus at 10 AM, Last Bus at 5 PM. Service every 30-45 minutes. The Red Loop takes 2 hours to complete.
Download the complimentary Big Bus app for stop locations, city details, and real-time bus tracking.
1. Riverwalk
Stop 1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive,…

What's Included
  • Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
  • On-board WiFi
  • Enclosed/Climate Controlled Lower Deck, Top Deck Open
  • Professional digital commentary in multiple languages
  • Live Bus Tracking & City Info (Download Free Big Bus App)
  • 4 Self-guided Digital Walking Tours to explore the city (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission to attractions
Additional Information

Discover Chicago’s best on our Big Bus tour. Board our open-top, double-decker bus and see the city’s iconic landmarks, from the Magnificent Mile to Millennium Park. Utilize our convenient stops to explore vibrant neighborhoods and attractions, including Willis Tower, the Chicago Riverwalk, and more.
Spend your day shopping on Magnificent Mile, enjoying…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Catherined244
Aug 18, 2025
Do this !! - My husband and I always do a hop on/hop off tour the first day we are in a big city and this one did not disappoint. Chicago is a loud city so the headphone narration was great. The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable.
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Vanessa_l
Aug 13, 2025
Fun day - We loved the hop and off bus to take us around Chicago. Felicia was our driver and she was informative and fun. Definitely find out what bus she is driving and let her know you read the Florida’s group review.
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Sparkyaberdeen
Aug 12, 2025
One of THE Best Big Bus Tours - We have done Big Bus tours in many cities and this was one of the best. Our driver and tour guide, Candace was extremely knowledgeable about Chicago, funny and friendly. It really makes a difference having live commentary on the tour rather than pre-recorded information. I would highly recommend this.
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Dana_b
Aug 11, 2025
Explore - Easy access to get on and off, very convenient to explore the wonderful city. I enjoyed learning the mass history of the city.
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Jacquie_s
Aug 9, 2025
Fun time! - This was a great tour, especially since we had a good guide ( her name was Candace). Informative and fun.
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Maria_a
Aug 8, 2025
Big Bus Tour👍 - Great tour & good value. Would highly recommend. Get on the bus Felicia is driving, she is very informative. .
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Shellybellybuster
Aug 7, 2025
Great fun - A great tour which we actually did twice over two days! First was with earpiece commentary which wasn’t very good as the sights often didn’t line up with the commentary however the next day we had Anton. This guy had personality in spades and was really interesting to listen to and keep the momentum going Would highly recommend. We were lucky to have great weather good value particularly if you spread the cost her two days.
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Steve
Aug 28, 2025
Very interesting, good insight to the cities history - Some of the driver had no customer interaction. Which is a shame as the majority of the staff took the time to explain and took pride in the city
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Von_m
Aug 9, 2025
Informational - Great tour! Would go again. Wish the vessel had more shaded areas up top because it was hot..The drinks was very affordable boat needs upgrading. Chairs not com-table but not bad.
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Nancy_b
Aug 14, 2025
A partially good experience - Desmond was AWFUL! We actually got off the bus and waited for the next bus because of his driving. Very sharp, starts and steps to the point that we could not even eat our sandwiches on board.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).