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Big Bus Chicago: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour, 24/48/72hr Pass

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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 Navy Pier's Ferris Wheel, or tasting authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Our flexible tour lets you create your own itinerary, with a free app to track bus arrivals.

Listen to digital commentary in multiple languages, offering expert insight into Chicago's history and culture, while recommending the best places to eat, drink, and shop. Offering comfortable seating and panoramic views, our Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour is an ideal way to explore the city. Hop off as often as you like within your ticket's validity period, and simply hop on again when ready to continue.

Additional Info

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

Redeem vouchers at Stop #1 Riverwalk (98 E Wacker), or with the driver at any Big Bus stop along the route

Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required

Self-guided tour topics include Chicago Architecture, Public Art, Chicago Riverwalk, and Millennium Park

Download the free Big Bus app for stop locations, city information and live bus tracking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

WiFi on board

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)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Admission to attractions

What To Expect

Big Loop (Red Route)

Duration:2 hours

Operating Schedule:Operates daily: First Bus 10 AM, Last Bus 5 PM. Service every 30-45 minutes. Red Loop lasts 2 hours. Download the free Big Bus app for stop locations, city information and live bus tracking.

1

Riverwalk

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

2

Skydeck Chicago

Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower

3

Millennium Park

Stop 3 - Millennium Park &The Art Institute of Chicago

4

Grant Park

Stop 4 - Hilton Chicago &Grant Park

5

Adler Planetarium

Stop 5 - Adler Planetarium

6

Field Museum

Stop 6 - Field Museum of Natural History and Museum Campus

7

Chicago Architecture Center

Stop 7 - Chicago Architecture Center and Sheraton Grand

8

Navy Pier

Stop 8 - Navy Pier

9

Magnificent Mile

Stop 9 - Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile

10

360 CHICAGO

Stop 10 - John Hancock Center

11

618 N Clark St

Stop 11 - River North

Options

72-Hour Ticket & Walking Tours

72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Unlimited hop on and off at convenient stops around Chicago and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard
Digital Walking Tours: Choice of 4 self-guided walking tours to continue exploring Chicago by foot

48hr Ticket & Guided Boat Tour

Save 20% off full retail
48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Enjoy hop-on hop-off access at 11 stops with digital commentary onboard
75-min Architecture Boat Tour : Enjoy a narrated tour along the Chicago River and see the stunning architecture

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-n Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around Chicago and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Digital Walking Tours: Enjoy self-guided walking tours to continue exploring Chicago by foot

Reviews

3.89

2,098 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Hop On/Off

    Nikki H,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Good! Driver let us know what stop is coming up and made sure we got brochure and headphones. I loved that we could get on walk and get on at another stop with no worries of uber/cab fees

  • Chicago

    Alvin Y,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We were on a tight schedule so we never got off but only once . Next time when we have the time we would like to do it again and then stop and get off and on more often

  • It’s a great way to...

    Susan A,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It’s a great way to explore Chicago if you have never been there. Took us to all the sights we wanted to see and then some

  • Lifelong Chicagoan visits own city

    Faith D,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The BIG BUS city tour was every bit as beautiful as the Architectural Boat Tour. Many places I hadn’t seen or visited since childhood. A whole new appreciation.

  • Poor descriptions

    Daniel S,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    The audio description during the tour is poor, lacking detail. For most of the tour, we listened to music on the audio channel, rather than getting the city's explanations as expected. The bus is comfortable and the route is good; I understand it's more useful as transportation than as a guided tour.

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