Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
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
Choice of audio tours: Chicago Architecture, Public Art, Chicago Riverwalk, and Millennium Park
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person
Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Operates daily: First Bus 10AM, Last Bus 4PM. Loop duration: 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
Options
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.
72-Hour Ticket & Walking Tours
72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Audio Guide Walking Tour: choice of 4 professionally-narrated audio tours
48-hour Ticket & Walking Tours
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Audio Guide Walking Tour: choice of 4 professionally-narrated audio tours
What‘s Included
Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
WiFi on board
Enclosed/Climate Controlled Lower Deck, Top Deck Open
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Professional digital commentary in multiple languages
4 Self-guided Digital Walking Tours to explore the city (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission to attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,264 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience
Angelia H,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience highly recommend Quality of sound system needs improvement They deserve a raise
A great day in Chicago
marysJ4598MZ,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We got on and did the whole tour before we did any stop offs. Our first driver, Felicia, was fabulous. They give you earphones to plug-in and listen to detail details, but she was giving us details about things telling us when we should have our cameras ready telling us to look left the right as well as other little tidbits. Unfortunately, the next driver we had didn’t say a word, didn’t even point out the headphones or the bathrooms. Didn’t say a word from the time we got on to the time she dropped us off only to be told go to the bus in front. I guess it was her time to be off. I would suggest picking two spots to get off before you do your trip. For the most part if you wanna stay on the bus and see everything you’re only gonna have time to get off at two stops along the way. If you wait until the end, you probably will only have time for one.
Horrible experience
Crystal H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00My tickets never worked was unable to do this attraction Viator blamed Big bus, Big bus blamed Viator big poop show out $200
Traffic
lindamX3161ZP,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The traffic was horrendous so we were at a standstill under a bridge for about 15 minutes
We have done a couple of...
Michael C,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We have done a couple of Bog Bus tours in various cities. It is an amazing way to see a city at your own pace without feeling like your are lost or missing something
Great ride
Sherrie S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can see the entire city and enjoy the ride. The views from the top of the bus are amazing, and you can use this service to reach the city's highlights.
will book again
irose,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00bus driver was courteous. it was nice to have the earbuds to learn about the city. did not have to miss any of the information since it was all recorded.
Not the same. Miss the live tour guide.
Amber A,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00No live commentary other than announcing stops. Audio is off compared to location. All you get is ear buds and audio from plug in
Mediocre at best
Amy O,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00First driver didn't narrate. Got left at a stop since driver didn't stop and had to wait 45 minutes for next bus
Chicago icons: seeing the sights
Ann E,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were doing the “Chicago tourist thing” and this was a beautiful day. It was great taking the full loop through the city. Very easy to get in and off. I do not know how you’d take this open air experience if you have any physical difficulties, unfortunately.
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