Big Bus Chicago: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour, 24/48/72hr Pass
Overview
Available languages
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.
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 Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Operates daily: First Bus 10AM, Last Bus 4PM. Red Loop lasts 2 hours. Download the free Big Bus app for stop locations, city information and live bus tracking.
Stop 1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive, across the bridge from Trump Tower))
Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower
Stop 3 - Millennium Park &The Art Institute of Chicago
Stop 4 - Hilton Chicago & Grant Park
Stop 5 - Adler Planetarium
Stop 6 - Field Museum of Natural History and Museum Campus
Stop 7 - Chicago Architecture Center and Sheraton Grand
Stop 8 - Navy Pier
Stop 9 - Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile
Stop 10 - John Hancock Center
Stop 11 - River North
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
Options
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
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
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
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.
Reviews
2,186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun!
Casey B,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun tour guide. Weather was def a bummer but the partly covered top deck was helpful! Seats were SO cold but that’s no one’s fault, Appreciated the hop on/off convenience. Cleaner windows would be helpful.
Convenient to take the...
Laarni O,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Convenient to take the BigBus esp with2 kids during the winter season. We were able to discover more about chicago
Not worth it
Tanya V,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I take these tours in every city. This was the worst by far. Workers were rude. They didn’t have enough headphones.
Nicest drivers!
Jody R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I wish I could remember our drivers name on 12/22/25 at 5pm, but she was so sweet and made a “courtesy stop” for us so that we didn’t have to walk as far. Everyone is so polite.
Dorothy and The BigBus Staff
C2194XHmatthewl,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a blast… Dorthy who was working the Navy Pier stop on Saturday December 20th was especially kind and courteous. She had us in stitches the entire 30 min wait. Kudos to BigBus for hiring such great staff who go above and beyond to their customers.
Sunset ride around the city
Kendall A,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice ride around the city. Beautiful views riding at sunset. Highly recommended. Driver also stopped for us get some pictures. She was awesome
We loved it. Only thing...
Mary J,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved it. Only thing was that it canceled for Dec 13th we planned on riding it another day for are 24 hrs pass. Candice was bad driver she was a 10 put of a 10
AVOID THIS BUSINESS!!!
davidcJ4161PX,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were in Chicago on a wedding anniversary trip and bought tickets. Due to an emergency, we couldn't use the tickets and asked for a refund. It took them about 6 emails to tell me they would only give me a 25% refund since we "redeemed" the tickets. We activated but never used them. Their response was that it's the same thing. Additionally, on the day we were planning to use them, there was absolutely no way for us to contact any live person to ask questions or explain our situation. I will never do business with them again.
Lackluster
youcancallmedixie,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We've done hop on hop off buses in other cities. Just did one in Philadelphia by this same company 2 months ago. Philadelphia was great. 90 minutes long, over 20 stops, great commentary by a living guide who answers questions. In contrast, Chicago is 2hrs long, 11 stops, commentary on an audio guide. The audio tour wasn't very interesting. It didn't help that it was difficult to adjust the volume...too loud when music played, then too quiet for the information. Or loud enough to hear the commentary then the music was too loud. We rode it about 30 minutes and got off. Waste of money.
Great way to get a feel for the city
davidsaltdean,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to get a feel for the city We used it as a way of going from one attraction to another As the stops worked out well for us
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