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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Reviews
2,066 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gloried limited bus
Linda H,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00Communication is poor. What they meant to tell us is that some stops don’t have a live person and despite a barcode ticket you need to find a ticket agent to give you that paper code. Also what they should tell everyone to grab a brochure and earphones on the way in. It was an audio tour and we missed several stops worth of information. After all isn’t this what the tour is about. Otherwise it’s a glorified bus. Also don’t get on and off and expect a seat so you can plug in to continue the Audio tour.
A+ Service everyone was...
Chris B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00A+ Service everyone was very courteous and kind very patient with all the tourist would definitely recommend using this service every time I come to Chicago
Easy!
Chad T,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Family of five and all had a great time and the experience was easy! From start to finish, combined with having access to the app, was just easy and fun way to see the city!
Chicago here we come
Roger A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Driver was pleasant and safe driver. Sights were awesome for 1st time there. There was a protest that delayed our moving but overall very good.
Bus advertisement Wraps
Nedra D,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
2.00It rained the day we were on it annd we were all downstairs but with the advertisement bus wraps on the bus we could not see anything because the screens/wraps were full of water, very disappointing!
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