Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

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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

Choice of audio tours: Chicago Architecture, Public Art, Chicago Riverwalk, and Millennium Park

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

Redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person

Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Red Loop

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.

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

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Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower

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Stop 3 - Millennium Park &The Art Institute of Chicago

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Stop 4 - Hilton Chicago & Grant Park

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Stop 5 - Adler Planetarium

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Stop 6 - Field Museum of Natural History and Museum Campus

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Stop 7 - Chicago Architecture Center and Sheraton Grand

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Stop 8 - Navy Pier

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Stop 9 - Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile

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Stop 10 - John Hancock Center

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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

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

Reviews

3.89

2,240 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Felicia is fabulous!

    stacey d,May 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Felicia was a wonderful guide/driver. She was fun and very informative. We got a nice overview of the city

  • Felicia bus is the best

    David H,May 14, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Felicia was our first driver and she was great as she gave lots of information and plenty of time to get pictures. Get on her bus and you won't be disappointed. I would also try to sit on the left side as it seams most things pointed out we're on that side.

  • Great way to see the city and hear its history

    Nancy J,May 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Dress warmly if it’s not summer. It truly is the Windy City! Best views are from the top. Be familiar with where you want to get off to see more because we missed “the bean” and Sky Deck not knowing where they were.

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  • Girls trip

    Renae F,May 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Awesome experience and learned a bit along the way. Highly recommend and ride up top if not too windy.

  • BIG Bus, BIG Bang for you Bucks.

    JG3Brehmer,May 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great way to see Chicago, with especially great narration from the ladies Felicia, and especially Candace. Hey Candace! We had the 2 day ticket and were even allowed to bring aboard our luggage on the 2nd day and exit at the Sears tower stop to walk to the train station. We were able to see so much more of the city by using this great travel aid. We got individual recommendations on places and restaurants to visit at each stop. We didn't feel rushed and had great conversations with other riders and the drivers as well. Great knowledge and love for the city came forth in Candaces narration. Much thanks!! Great Bang for your Bucks....do the 2 day if you can.

  • Good overview of downtown Chicago’s highlights

    Kathleen S,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    The bus had 11 strategic stops, mostly for sights but a few also located more conveniently near hotel areas. The most important downtown sights were included. The bus had an open top, which is helpful to see the skyscrapers (though chilly on cold days, so bundle up or head downstairs), and the recorded narration via earpieces was very informative. We rode the two-hour route in two segments, surrounding a lunch break: One driver was good and stayed quiet, but the other regularly added his own narration that a) briefly duplicated the recording and b) talked over the recording so that we couldn’t understand either – plus he added plugs for tips at each stop. One other slight negative was that the bus operator’s app that we had to download was not very accurate regarding the timing of the stops. But overall, this was a good experience to get a ground-level summary of Chicago’s highlights.

  • Don’t rely on app

    Rachael F,Apr 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    We loved the tour and all the stops, but there are supposedly live updates as to when the bus is going to be at each stop, and it is not accurate. So if you use the big bus app, do not rely on the bus tracking.

  • Wonderful experience!

    Diana R,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a wonderful experience even though it rained on us. And they didn’t provide ponchos. We ended up riding on the bottom floor. However it was raining so hard we couldn’t even see out the widows. Which isn’t their fault. Hence why I gave them a 5. Drivers were helpful.

  • Chi-town 30-30

    Jean F,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Gotta ride up top! If its cold or windy try to get behind the wind shield. Ride the full loop to see where you want to hop off later!

  • Fantastic tour

    gmandley953,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Anton was fabulous providing the history of the city. Fantastic personality. Thank you Anton. Thank Anton

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